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Australian Values › Citizenship
What is the significance of acknowledging Country at Australian events?
- A legal requirement for all public gatherings
- A greeting used only in rural areas
- A tourist promotion initiative
- A respectful practice recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land
Why this is the correct answer
Acknowledging Country is a respectful practice of recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians and first inhabitants of the land on which a gathering is taking place. It is a gesture of respect and recognition that has become a valued custom at public events, meetings and ceremonies across Australia.