1 Name
(1) This instrument is the Migration (LIN 20/166: Australian Values Statement for Public Interest Criterion 4019) Instrument 2020.
(2) This instrument may be cited as LIN 20/166.
2 Commencement
This instrument commences on 30 October 2020.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under clause 3.1 of Part 3 of Schedule 4 to the Migration Regulations 1994.
4 Repeal
This instrument repeals the Australian Values Statement for Public Criterion 4019 – 2016/113 Instrument (IMMI 16/113) (F2018C00207), in accordance with subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
5 Application
This instrument applies to an application for a subclass of visa listed in a table in Schedule 1, made on or after the commencement of this instrument.
6 Values statement for specified subclasses of visas
(1) For the subclasses of visas listed in Table 1 of Schedule 1, Part 1 of Schedule 2 is approved as the values statement.
(2) For the subclasses of visas listed in Table 2 of Schedule 1, Part 1 combined with Part 2 of Schedule 2 is approved as the values statement.
Schedule 2—Values Statement
Note: See section 6.
Part 1
I confirm that I have read, or had explained to me, information provided by the Australian Government on Australian society and values.
I understand that Australian society values:
· respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual;
· freedom of religion (including the freedom not to follow a particular religion), freedom of speech, and freedom of association;
· commitment to the rule of law, which means that all people are subject to the law and should obey it;
· parliamentary democracy whereby our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people, those laws being paramount and overriding any other inconsistent religious or secular “laws”;
· equality of opportunity for all people, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, or national or ethnic origin;
· a ‘fair go’ for all that embraces:
o mutual respect;
o tolerance;
o compassion for those in need;
o equality of opportunity for all;
· the English language as the national language, and as an important unifying element of Australian society.
I undertake to conduct myself in accordance with these values of Australian society during my stay in Australia and to obey the laws of Australia.
Part 2
I undertake to make reasonable efforts to learn the English language, if it is not my native language.
I understand that, if in the future I meet the legal qualifications for becoming an Australian citizen and my application is approved, I will need to pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people.