1. For AUSTRALIA, give the following information:

1. capital
2. location/the countries that share its borders
3. the religious breakdown of the population
4. the type of government
5. the chief of state (and head of government if different) If monarch or dictator, since what date has he/she ruled? – include name of heir apparent for monarch
6. the population

Find the answers at the CIA World FactBook website. For each country, answers can be found under the “Geography” “People” and “Government” headings.

NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the info under “Background” and watch the video under “Resources” below.

2. For AUSTRALIA:
a) list the who, what, where and when of the news item
b) Folau was warned by the rugby union not to post comments disrespectful to anyone. What consequences does he face for disregarding the warning and posting that particular graphic?
c) Israel Folau is a superstar rugby player. He risks losing his career if he does not take back his post and apologize. His post was referencing a biblical passage (1 Corinthians 6:9). Read his explanation under “Background” below. What do you think of his decision? Explain your answer.
d) Do you think it is wrong for a famous person to express his religious beliefs on social media? (Christians also say the bible says that any person - regardless of how good they are - who does not repent of their sins and put their trust in Jesus Christ will not go to heaven. If they believe this to be true, is it wrong for them to say this to others?) Explain your answer.
e) Could the rugby union say they are not responsible for the social media posts of their players, or are they right to put limits on what a player can or cannot post? Explain your answer.