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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What does freedom of association mean in Australia?
- The right to form exclusive clubs that exclude others
- The right to associate with anyone regardless of their legal status
- The right to join or leave any lawful group, organisation, political party or trade union voluntarily
Why this is the correct answer
Freedom of association means Australians can choose which groups, clubs, unions or political parties to join, and they cannot be forced to belong to any organisation. It also protects the right to leave any group freely, without penalty.