Australia Essays & Research Papers

Racism is visibly a continuing pattern in Australian society. It has been prevalent for many years, and has infiltrated through many generations of Australians. It is a highly observable fact, yet often ignored. It can be seen that the reason for it, however, can be based on the poor education system in Australia. In my essay, I will be discussing how racism forms at a young age due to our education system, what is being done about it, racism towards ethnic students and how racism is prevalent...

Synopsis Australia is known as a multicultural country. It is because there are lots of people from different country, racial and ethnics settled in Australia. They called themselves Australian and make Australia as their home. Although nowadays most people can easily accept the others from different races, racism still exists in Australia. Immigrants and Indigenous were the group of people being discriminated and excluded from the society in the past. Their human rights have been neglected....

Main economic-geographical regions of the world. A complex set of social, economic, cultural, political criteria is usually used to classify the geographical regions. The regions are distinct in terms of size, population, development, potential of growth. Some are representative for the recent industrialization (south East Asia), others for economic and human backwardness (sub-Saharan Africa), others for economic supremacy and political hegemony (North America) or others for profound and...

Topic 6 Changing rights and freedoms Section B: Migrants Change over Time - the changing patterns of migration 1945-2000 Students learn to: - account for continuity and/or change over time in the relevant study ------------------------------------------------- Text - Chapter 6.2 Migrants: The Struggle for Acceptance p.307 The changing patterns of migration p.308 ‘Populate or perish’ p.309 The new Australians Before World War II * 1901: Immigration Restriction Act - White Australia Policy...

1. outback – dry, harsh conditions, cant grow nutritious food, not much water, to hard to survive in these conditions great Dividing range – more people live on the edge Artesian Basin : lowest point of elevation; settlement patterns – more water more people likely to live there Proximity to the equator – further from equator its cooler BigDessert with green edges – lush vegetation on the outside 2. further from equator, away from harsh conditions, platiful rainfall, Aartesian...

Table of contents Executive summary Table of contents 1.0 Analysis of Organisation 2.1 Mission/vision statement 2.2 Product/brand portfolio, core activities 2.3 Capabilities and resources 2.4 Recent promotional campaigns 2.0 Analysis of International Markets 3.5 Macro Trends 3.6 Micro Trends 3.7 Numerical Trends 3.0 Situational Analysis 3.1SW- internal factors 3.2OT- external factors 4.0 Forecast Sales and Market...

Moving to Australia The past six week we have covered the likes of 3rd world living and the conditions that they provide to their people. The conditions of living have been focused on the geographic location of these countries, the social issues that take place, military status, economical well being and the technology that is possesses. Before I make the decision to uproot and move, I need to make certain of some things. I will most definitely not move somewhere where I will not...

Last time I checked the name of our country was not Ausmerica! So why are we slowly letting America make us the 51st state of the USA? The American media and imports have caused Australian culture to become submerged in the generic cosmopolitanism of the US! Good morning/afternoon Ms Bui and class today I will be speaking to you about the Americanisation of Australia's language and culture through music, film and television. The national spread of American media including; TV, film and music...

Define the industry to be analysed, the industry and organisation global or overseas: Postal industry is long history industry, and which is used be necessary in people’s life. Since 1809, Australian Postal Corporation (Australia Post) has been found by one postman in Sydney. And now, Australia Post has become the largest postman in Australia. Key product and services segment and industry cycle: The Australia postal industry can be divided into two main segments: 1) The parcel...

Racism in Australia Racism exists in Australia. This is a statement that most, if not all of you in this room believe is obvious. It is definitely indicated in this Report. However, it is not a truth that is readily acceptable by all Australians. As part of the consultations for the National Anti-Racism Strategy, which was launched in August this year, I heard from many Australians about their experience of racism. How did racism make people feel? This is what some recounted: It creates...

Racism affects everybody. This is shown in the movie ‘Australia’, how everyone can be affected by racism. Many different ways of racism towards people in the movie ‘Australia’. A few of the main characters that are affected in the movie is Nullah, The Drover, Lady Ashley. The people that are being most affected in the movie would have to be the indigenous, that’s because the time the movie was set in, was when the white australia policy was happening, so pretty much every Australian was being...

Demographics of Australia Demographics are the quantifiable figures of a given population. Demographics are also used to recognize the study of quantifiable subsets contained by a specified population which illustrate that population at a particular point in time. Australia’s estimated population in year 2013 is projected to be 22,917,910. In June 2012, the estimated resident population of Australia was 22, 683,600 people. This reflects an increase of 359,600 people since June 2011 and 87,100...

Ashley Affholter Patrick Egan M01A English January 27, 2013 A Small Taste of Euphoria Although I am only 20 years of age and I have not had too many euphoric times in my life, I have had a life changing exploration of another country. Before my trip to the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia I had not been out of the United States. Australia is more of a liberal country that focuses on natural resources, free health care and land and animal conservation. This is a nice change from...

Economy of Australia Globalization has largely benefited the Australian economy. Australia has an abundance of natural resources that their population of 23 million people can’t use, so they sell the surplus to other countries that have a demand for the resources, giving Australia a world market of over 6.5 billion people. The Australian economy has experienced continuous growth and low unemployment, contained inflation, very low public debt, and a strong and stable financial system. By...

Inclusion for All! By Molly St John Mosse With time comes change. While this statement is very true, sometimes change does not come fast enough; especially when concerning Australian national identity. Australia needs to alter its national identity and fast, so as to enable all inhabitants of Australia to feel at home with their identity. Currently, Australian national identity still entails an anti-authoritarian, patriarchal, predominantly white model that was instigated during the colonial...

Multicultural Australia: Australia’s Immigration History and Current Political Debate Ryan Besgrove Word Count: 1,491 MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTRODUCTION People have always come to Australia through immigration. Whether it be 45,000 years ago via nomadic boats (Broome, 1994) or through the efforts of the British Empire to expand their Anglican empire (Ferguson, 2003). As a result modern Australia is a composite of many varying cultures and ethnicities. It is often said that Australia...

April 5, 2012 diploma class – navitas english | THERE ARE TOO MANY, TOO FEW, OR JUST ENOUGH IMMIGRANTS COMING TO AUSTRALIA. DISCUSS. | | There are too many, too few, or just enough immigrants coming to Australia. Discuss. Immigration is the semi-permanent or permanent movement from one country to another. There are many factors causing people to leave the country they have been living in such as economic, politic, cultural and environmental. (National Geographic Society, 2005)....

Katie Jankowski, Ashley Carvalho, Andrew Trottier, Joe Duffey, Giovanna Giosa INB 307 – Professor Walker Country Paper November 29, 2011 Australia Australia is comprised of six mainland states and two territories (Figure 1). The continent is the world’s largest island and sixth largest country. The total landmass of Australia is 7,686,850 sq km, “40% of which is covered by sand dunes and 18% is covered by desert” (Encyclopedia of Nations, 2007). Australia’s population...

The Federation Of Australia There are many reasons for and against the federation of Australia. These reasons will be conveyed in this essay. Before the federation Australia consisted of six colonies of Britain. Before 1872 the British colonies had nothing to do with each other, although a telegraph linked the colonies and the idea of being “Australian”. By the 1890’s songs and poems were being written to celebrated a nation and the idea of becoming a federation was becoming much more...

Multiculturalism in Australia ‘Assimilation’ was the official term used to describe government policy for migrants settling in Australia in the immediate postwar period. The basic idea was that, as soon as practicable, migrants should become part of the Australian way of life and be treated in the same way as other Australians. That would entail getting a job, finding a house, settling into the local community and eventually becoming Australian citizens. They mostly come from United Kingdom,...

Australia pest 1. Political and legal system Analysis Australia is democracy like many countries around the world. There is no violent political problem in Australia that can affect to the global or local business. Politic in Australia in the past few years still not quite stable because of the falling popularity of Labor leader, Mr. Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister and turn into the hands of Ms. Julia Gillard but the confidence in the eyes of global and also in Australia still be strong to...

In this world, there are all different cities, states, counties and countries you can visit. The country that I admire the most is Australia. Australia is my favorite country because it is a big island and it is an independent continent, and that is not the only reason. The other reasons are because of the unique cultures, and habitats, and the animals over there. I have never been to Australia, but I did research on it and I watched videos of Australia and the sight just seems so beautiful. I...

"Focusing on the viticulture industry in Australia, discuss the possible impacts of climate change on that sector or a portion of a sector, particularly addressing any relevant adaptation and mitigation measures. Are there any lessons that can be learned from comparisons between your chosen country and others experiencing similar issues?” The widely acknowledged increasing of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is set to drastically change the world’s climate in the coming years. The impacts...

Introduction to Political Science Research Essay What does Elite Theory reveal about the Enterprise Migration Agreements for large mining companies? What are the strengths and limitations of this theory in relation to this particular case study? It is questionable and difficult to prove whether a group of elites in a society exists. All that can really be done is to study the actions of powerful figures and assess their consequences on society. However, with the first Enterprise Migration...

The subject of republicanism on its own may not seem intimidating to the wider community. However, when spoken in context with the separation of Australia from its monarchical foundations by amending the Australian constitution it is guaranteed to provoke a response. Such as the response made by Prime Minister John Howard who professed his opposition to Australia becoming a republic and suggested that it would not happen in his lifetime. Firstly, this essay will explore the legal issues involved...

Australia’s multicultural composition is at the heart of our national identity and is intrinsic to our history and character. Multiculturalism is in Australia’s national interest and speaks to fairness and inclusion.It enhances respect and support for cultural and religious diversity. It is about Australia’s shared experience and the composition of neighbourhoods. It acknowledges the benefits and potential that cultural diversity brings. It also allows those who choose to call Australia home...

During the 18th to 19th century, It had a large group of convicts were transported to Australia. Convicts are the people who found guilty of crime. All the convicts were transported Australia by ship and fleets. After the first fleet arrived to Australia, there were a lot of fleets arrived to Australia as well. Consequently, The Australia’s government were kept for each convict and up till the mid-1800s they recorded names, date and place of trial and sentence. The convicts were transported to...

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Is Australia a Racist Country? Summary: With the Australian history of penal colonization, the racism-provoking policies and the most recent riots, it is undeniable that Australia was, and still is, a racist country. And in the aftermath of Hansonism and now Cronulla, all John Howard concerned about is our denigrated image in the region and the world. Answer this simple question: is Australia a racist country£¿Yes or no? With two-thirds of Australians believing that there is underlying...

Australia is famous for it's strange animals. There are many kinds of animals living only there. We can also find there our typical animals. Sheep can be found on the West Coast and in the East. Cattle are bred on the Northwest coast and Southeast coast. We would like to introduce you some of not so common ones. Koalas Everyone knows these cute animals, looking like a teddy bear. Of course, they aren't really bears at all. True bears don't have pouches and their babies aren't as big as your...

Salinity is a major environmental issue in Australia. Salinity describes the salt content of water or soil. When the salt content rises to an extreme, it degrades the water quality and land efficiency. This is the problem that is being faced in Australia; salt levels are becoming so extreme that is affecting plant and animal survival, thus damaging infrastructure. Dryland salinity is caused when the rising water-table surfaces natural salts in the soil. The salt remains in the soil and becomes...

 COMPANY OVERVIEW The Planters Company was founded in 1906 In Pennsylvania by Amedeo Obici, an Italian immigrant along with his pal/business partner Mario Peruzzi. Peruzzi developed a method of blanching whole peanuts, getting rid of the non-desirables, the hulls and skins. With a little success under the Planters’ name, in 1913 the first mass production processing plant was built. Amedeo believed that in order to have continued success prices, growth and brand name were very important....

Australia Facts: Interesting Facts About Australia The Land Down Under is an anomaly in many regards. It is an island, a country, and a continent at the same time. Keep reading to learn some very interesting facts about Australia. Situated in the Southern Hemisphere, the Commonwealth of Australia comprises the continental mainland, the Tasmanian island, and many other smaller islands. One of the interesting facts about Australia is that the oldest skeleton found in Australia is reportedly...

Italian Immigration Speech Good Morning/afternoon class, for this assignment I have chosen the country and culture of Italy. In this presentation I will be explaining my information and findings of globalisation, and the influences of Italian immigrants on Australia’s cultural identity. Italy is located in Western Europe, north of Mediterranean Sea, and bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. An Italian immigrant is someone who has come to the country to add to society...

During 2001 Australia celebrated its century as a federation. Evaluate the apparent benefits and defects of this constitutional arrangement for Australia. Federation is the creation of a nation by uniting previously separated states, which will retain some powers of self-government but will also give some powers to a national government. In Australia's case, federation began in 1901, after Australia was formed from six colonies: Western Australia, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and South...

Executive Summary Table of Contents Introduction – Hennes and Mauritz (H&M) was first established in 1947 and have since expanded internationally and currently operate in 34 countries (H&M, 2009). As H&M continues to expand every year, the following report has chosen Australia as the new market, where analysis has been conducted to provide H&M with recommendations of which market entry method they should adopt and the threats and issues they must overcome to be able to succeed. 1.0...

Question: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples have since colonization been politically active. Discuss drawing from readings and research about various forms of political engagement. Since the beginning of European colonization in 1788, Aboriginal people have experienced displacement, have been the targets of genocidal policies and practices, and have had families destroyed through the forcible removal of children. Decades of colonial exploitation and a prolonged systematic attempt to...

Australia, the large Island continent, has been generously furnished with abundant natural resources. With these resources, not surprisingly the various kinds of industries utilizing these resources are emerged in Australia. One of the most important industries is mining. Australia has the world's largest reserves of several mineral commodities in both minerals and energy resources. The Mining sector includes all units mainly engaged in mining, including the mineral exploration, and the...

Australia Australia is the world's smallest continent and sixth-largest country. With proportionately more desert land than any other continent, Australia has a low population density. Lying completely in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the west and south and by the Pacific Ocean on the east. These oceans merge on the north in the Arafura Sea between Australia and Indonesia and New Guinea, and on the south in the Bass Strait. The coastline length,...

Australia Executive Summary There are many components to a successful organization, among them is a steady flow of innovative products that are consistently produced to high standards, available to customers when and where they are needed, and backed with diligent service and support. We will demonstrate the viability of capturing a significant market share of sunscreen products Down Under. We will inform you of our unique market entrance plans, our unique product and its marketable...

On the 6th of November 1999 Australia was very close to becoming a republic. There was a 4% difference in the vote for the referendum with 46% of voters in favour for Australia to become a republic and 54% of voters against becoming a republic winning by the smallest margin. But why become a republic? First of all a republic is a state in which the supreme power resides in the body of citizens entitled to vote and is exercised by representatives chosen directly or indirectly but them...

Geography Australia is both the smallest and oldest continent in the world, and it is the only country that is also a continent. [1] It is an island located between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific, just south of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. At 2,941,299 square miles, Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world and only about 150,000 square miles (about the size of Montana) smaller than the continental United States. Its interior land is a flat and sparsely populated...

THE IMPACT OF GLOBALISATION ON AUSTRALIA Globalisation is the breakdown of traditional barriers between nation states, allowing the movement of goods, capital, people and information. Globalisation has immensely impacted Australia socially, economically and politically. Australia has been affected socially by globalisation, which has resulted in Australia experiencing Americanisation. Many American movies, shows, media, music and news gets publicised in Australia, which influences...

A Gentleman’s Agreement by Elizabeth Jolley, The Drover’s Wife by the Henry Lawson and The Kangaroo by Eve Sallis are three short stories that all convey a strong sense of Australian identity which contrasts to stereotypical gender roles. At the heart of each of these short stories is a brave independent woman protecting their families. Landscape is represented differently in each short story but it is used to compliment the strong women in A Gentleman’s Agreement, The Drover’s Wife and The...

Expository Essay Prompt- The power to of the group is often the cause of losing our individual identity. The question of identity is always a difficult one for those living in a culture or group, yet belonging to another. This difficulty frequently remains in the mind of most immigrants, especially the second generations who were born in a country other than their parents. Younger generations feel as if they are forced to change to fit the social standards despite previous culture or group....

In the movie Australia directed by Baz Luhrmann is dealing with the same sort of idea that an outsider Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman), is trying to fit in to a country that is completely new to her. The way she belongs to the new country is by understanding the aboriginal’s thought and accept the way they live and try to fit in. With the introduction of the rough cow’s drover (Hugh Jackman) as an assistance of Sarah Ashley, the drover helps her to save her remote cow station. In this case,...

Edward Gough Whitlam was born on 11th July 1916. He is well known as Gough Whitlam, Australian politician and 21st Prime Minister of Australia. He was Australia's Prime Minister elected in 1972, Whitlam's term as prime minister ended in 1975 when he was dismissed by the Governor-General. It ended three years of extensive social and cultural reform. Anti- discrimination Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Was introduced to eliminate racism and promote the understand of other races. It applies...

We live in a world shaped by human migration. Everyday, people make a decision to leave their hometown — or even their own country — and move elsewhere to work, study, retire, or reunite with their families. Migrating is a huge decision to make and personally, I think it’s impossible to choose one out of the 196 countries in this world! There are so many examples of people doing just that but I’m going to talk about the Chinese people and their decision to move to Australia and not any other...

Journal and reflection Target group Migrants who came to Australia during the white Australian policy. WHITE AUSTRALIAN POLICY The Immigration Restriction Act 1901 was the result of the widely accepted view that the Australian population should remain a “white society”. This is one of the first Acts of the National parliament following Federation.(www.wikipedia.orgracisminaustralia.com) These beliefs came mainly from British white-settlers dating back as far as 1788 who formed racist...

Professor Robson Professor Robson IBUS 5511 February 11, 2012 IBUS 5511 February 11, 2012 White Paper By: Mayte Mariela Jimenez White Paper By: Mayte Mariela Jimenez Table of Contents * Gorgon Project * Introduction * Legal and Policy Issues: Protecting the Environment and the People * Recommendation- Trading Agreements * Benefits of Policies and Trading * Conclusion * Gorgon Project Overview The Gorgon Project is “one of the...

 Australia’s Political Links Year 10 Geography Assessment Task Meshari Algethami -Define your chosen link In our modern-day societies it has became essential and fundamental for any country in the world that aims to establish a modern country to have good political links and relations with other countries. Political links are links between countries that are established upon mutual interest between the countries so that each county can benefit without any conflicts within their...

The Fight to Legalise Euthanasia in Australia Euthanasia is defined by the Oxford Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 2013) as “the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma.” The word euthanasia originates from the Greek words, “eu” meaning good, and “thantos” meaning death, however the topic of this type of “good death” has become highly debatable in Australia. Sometimes referred to as “assisted suicide” and “mercy killing,”...

The Industrial Revolution had a great impact on not only Great Britain, but Australia as well. Wool, wheat and mining where just a few of the things that Australia provided during the 1800s. Australia provided Great Britain with many raw materials in the nineteenth century such as wool, to meet the demands of the new textile industry, wheat to feed the population and increase what was growing on British farms, metals such as gold, copper, lead, zinc, silver and tin, and other materials such...

Australia day In the beautiful country Australia, lives a culture where is almost forgotten. A lot of us Europeans actually don’t know. Isn’t it the British who lives in Australia? Which culture is almost forgotten? If you see back in the past 200 years, you would know that the British people actually did. There was a culture before the British arrived and clamed Australia as a British land. Now days we call them Australians Aborigines, but they are the real people of the country. It is the...

The great outback! Hey mate! Ever wanted to take an adventurous trip somewhere, but you’re not sure where? Well Australia would be the perfect place to start! Three reasons why Australia should be the first place you visit are for starters, the amazing scenery and beauty of the country, Secondly the exquisite variety of food, and lastly, the unique culture. Australia has one of the most breath taking sceneries in the world, all the way from the Great Barrier Reef to the city of...

 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSI 1358 Global Enterprise and Innovation National Innovation System in Australia Student name: Date of submission: 30th November 2013 Contents 1. National Innovation System in Australia The National Innovation System (NIS) means the flow of technology and information among people, enterprises and institutions which is the key factor for the innovative process on the national level (Edquist, 1997). With...

'Australian English is losing its unique characteristics to Americanisms and gradually dying' Australian English is a very interesting language, It has many features that makes it unique. Some believe that these unique features are being slowly killed by Americanisms assimilating into our language. This theory, believe it or not, is untrue. Americanisms in Australia withhold an extremely small area in mainly our lexicon and some morphology, with all other features of our language left...

The 'White Australia' policy describes Australia's approach to immigration from federation until the latter part of the 20th century, which favoured applicants from certain countries. The abolition of the policy took place over a period of 25 years. Following the election of a coalition of the Liberal and Country parties in 1949, Immigration Minister Harold Holt allowed 800 non-European refugees to remain in Australia and Japanese war brides to enter Australia. Over subsequent years...

Women The end of World War 1 showed a new age for Australia. During the 1920s the women of Australia changed before they were quiet, polite and modest. Primary sources indicated that Australian women of the 1920s had a cultural, political and social change. They worked in factories, smoke cigarettes in public, wore short skirts, started swearing, wore make-up, had short hairstyles and went dancing in the evenings. Unfortunately, women still remained largely excluded from most areas of public...

“Symbols are useful in films as they help to communicate underlying meaning to the audience” Symbols are significantly important in the film Australia by Baz Lurhmann. They assist in depicting and understanding underlying meaning in the text. Symbols in the film are used to represent central themes such as, social class or standing through aspects like dress code. For instance, Lady Ashley’s umbrella and fancy hats are evidence of her wealth and power. Adventure and travel are also shown...

Question 1. Why are exports so important to Australia? The fundamental reason which underpins the importance of exports to Australia is economic growth. Exporting within Australia is important on both a macro and micro level. On a Macroeconomic level exports assist the success of imports within the nation and therefore help the expansion of the economy. Furthermore exports help Australia take advantage of economies of scale. Due to the fact that Australia is a small country, known in...

Film Critique Essay The film, “Australia” (2008), opens with a scenic backdrop as well as information on pre-World War II and its effect on Australia, specifically in the northern area. The film then transitions to the issue of Stolen Generations- the attempt of ‘whites’ to send mixed aboriginal children to mission homes on far islands to phase out their culture, setting the stage for the many complications and dramatic events in line to take motion. With the main characters of Lady Sarah...

HSIE Assignment Task Details: Use the five attached sources and your own research to address this question. Using the provided the sources and your own knowledge, explain ‘how’ and ‘why’ the Anzac legend was created? How well do these sources support the Anzac legend? Write a 750-word report/submission to a museum that explains ‘how’ and ‘why’ the ANZAC legend was created. Referring to the above question, you need to explain whether you think the sources attached to this...

Overview of hospitality and tourism in Australia Australia is a country comprising the mainland of the Australia continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It is the world’s sixth largest country by total area. Neighboring countries include Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the north the Solomon islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia to the north east and New Zealand to the south east. Blue skies, lush landscapes, fine wine, kangaroos and a rich history... it's...

Australian Parliament Joint Standing Committee on Migration Submission No. 3 MULTICULTURALISM AND THE BENEFITS OF MIGRATION IN AUSTRALIA SUBMISSION: Committee Secretary, Joint Standing Committee on Migration House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600 NH 28 February, 2011 The beginnings of white migration and multiculturalism in Australia saw our British forefathers arriving in boats on the shores of the “land down under”. Boat loads of prisoners – reluctant...

Essay: Why do governments interfere with personal liberties? Can Australia be seen as a ‘Nanny state’? Governments across the world interfere with personal liberties, some on a higher level than others. Some governments prefer to sit back and let society function by itself, with little interference, whereas others interfere greatly with the aim to help society in one way or another. The government in Australia has recently begun enacting legislation, which could be seen as violating personal...

Rod Mugleston Global Migration Stories Dr Charles Fahey Immigration Nation The demise of the White Australia Policy (WAP) was brought about by a combination of external and internal push-pull factors. The strongest influence that realized the downfall of the policy was war. The event of war on a global scale began a cascading effect of interwoven causes outside and within Australia which would ensure the eventual destruction of the WAP. In this sense there are four main points that can be...

The Australian Aboriginal kinship system has a large impact on how the culture behaves beginning with their creation stories and then onto how children are raised, children entering adulthood, and relationships that are taught. These examples of kinships can differ from culture to culture especially in the Australian Aboriginal culture which could bring a culture closer together or it can damage the culture. Kinships can change how a culture behaves through their beliefs. Aboriginal culture is...

To the Editor of the Bulletin, I am writing to draw your attention to the urgent matter of Federation and its unquestionably destructive effect on our people, our nation and our lives. Federation is another scam of an idea aimed to undermine, smaller colonies, like mine Tasmania. By enforcing this notion iscolated colonies like South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania will be overpowered and forced to follow the rules of New South Wales and Victoria which is basically unacceptable....

What makes Australia unique? Australia is a very unique and diverse continent that is an island and consists of one nation. Its physical features and cultural environment make it different to other places. Australia is a multicultural country meaning that it respects all cultures, religions, ethnicities and races. Such features give Australia a special, recognised identity. Because of Australia’s long geographic isolation it has resulted in an exceptional variety of plant and animal life. Most...

Refugees are people who fled from their homes in the face of persecution, or threats to their lives. But there is no reason why the Australian government should be obliged to welcome asylum seekers who use illegal methods to come here. We have the responsibility to protect our borders and way of life against what could amount to a huge arrival of immigrants whose backgrounds and possible criminal status are unknown. Australia shouldn’t accept the refugees as they are over populating the country...

The White Australia Policy (WAP) was a policy that was introduced in 1901 by the newly federated government. It was officially known as the Immigration Restrictions Act 1901 and the Pacific Island Labourers Act 1901. These policies were put in place to keep Australia white for racial issues, economic issues and for the preservation of democratic freedom. In order for the WAP to work, a “Dictation Test” was put in place that would monitor who was allowed into the country such as undesirables...

Racism is discrimination or abusive behaviour towards another race or religion. Australia is a very young multicultural country where at hand is strong evidence to suggest that Australia is racist, and in contrast there are many examples that support this questions that we humans beings can live in peace and harmony with all Australians. According to the ABCDiamond The proportion of the population of Australians born overseas is quoted “over one quarter of Australians were born overseas”. This...

24759 Research Proposal 2011 Skippy Skoop – Research Proposal Due to the growing health food trend in Australia with consumers looking for healthier food options, in particular “healthy snacking” (Food Safety Australia 2010), a number of frozen yoghurt companies have begun to enter the Australian market. As this industry is set to become more competitive, the new Australian company “Skippy Skoop” wishes to undertake market research to determine the best ...

A New Life In Australia… Harry’s Migrant Journey The journey to an unknown country began for Harry on the 17th of August 1956 when he applied for a visa to Australia. His birth place Greece was still recovering from the War and his family struggled to live as there weren’t any secure jobs. His ambition in life was to have enough money to buy a house and take care of his future family. Fifty-seven years later, Harry will share his journey as a migrant which he came to Australia all on his...

Asian Influence on Australia The Australian perception through defining the identity of Asia/Asians and Australia/Australians has been significantly shaped by the influence of Asia. The implications of ideas of citizenship and migration, the growth of the Asian’s economy, the equality and the multiculturalism of Australia directly impacts on what Australia in Asia is comprised of. This essay will demonstrate the influence of Asia on Australia. At first, it is needed to know how to identify...

The first part of the Essay will go into the history of the great nation we know as Australia e.g. founding, WW2. Then it will go on about what makes Australia, Australia... Its culture and its people and events its held e.g. Olympics (Sydney) (Melbourne). Finally I will include Australia’s geography and main landforms e.g. Ayers Rock (Uluru) and many more. The initial inhabitants of Australia traveled here from far-southeast Asia, and from the Torres Strait islands. From their initial...

Subject: Effective Writing (EL1010) Topic: “Captain James Cook discovered Australia”. Discuss Grade Awarded: Distinction Lecturer’s Comments: A thoughtful, well-structured essay. The introduction is perhaps a little long in comparison with the overall length of the essay. (Note: This sample is provided in the exact form it was submitted and corrections and comments made in the text by the lecturer are not included. A Reference List was submitted by the student but this has not been...

3. Critically analyse the following quote from Sarah Wise (2011) “As Australians we promulgate the value of a fair go. Yet there are individuals and groups in our society that experience extreme and persistent disadvantage that sets them apart from the rest of our society”. (Reference: Wise, S. (2011) “Advance Australia Fairly” Sydney Morning Herald. January 14, 2011) One of the most predominant values in Australian society is that of ‘mateship’ (Henslin, J., A. Possamai and A....

Report on the cultural differences between Australia and the Netherlands Assignment 1: Cross-Cultural Dimensions Describe the effect of the cross-cultural dimensions of both Hofstede and Trompenaars on two subjects for both your home country as the country of your...

The burqa is a long garment, usually black, that covers the body from head to toe, leaving a small slit for the eyes to be able to see. It is worn by Muslim/Islamic women, often due to pressure from society, the men of their home countries or from the families of the women. Australia is one of many democratic countries. Democracy being a form of government in which all people have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Australia being a democratic country means we should not...

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History Assignment- Extended Response Describe the experiences of the Italian migrants from their arrival after WW2, through to the multicultural period in the 1970s The experiences of the Italian Migrants have changed from the time of their arrival after WW2 to the present day. The Italian migrants were forced to leave Italy after the war due to the fact that many of them were displaced as a result of sheer destruction that some areas had undergone. What was once a home, was now no more...

australia day year 3 history Australian curriculum Learning objectives * ACHHK063: Days and weeks celebrated or commemorated in Australia (including Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Harmony Week, National Reconciliation Week, NAIDOC week and National Sorry Day) and the importance of symbols and emblems. Resources required * Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, Taronga Zoo (Duration: 2.34) Lesson outcome: Students learn about the significance of Australia Day for people who have immigrated...

Social Welfare in Australia Social security in Australia is a system of social welfare payments provided by the Commonwealth Government of Australia. These payments are administered by the Department of Human Services. Most benefits are subject to a means test. Payments are made to a variety of groups of people; Indigenous students and New Apprentices, age pension, assistance for isolated children (families with a child who lives a fair distance from school), carers, disability support...

Background of Refugee Rights Political Movement Since 2000, both the refugee rights political movement in Australia as a whole as well as the Australian National Committee on Refugee Women (ANCORW) have primarily been focused on key issues such as the differential treatment of asylum seekers based on how they arrived in Australia or apply for protection, the Pacific and Malaysian solution, the detention of asylum seekers and combating the view that boat arrivals are not ‘genuine...

The case for Australia not to become a republic. Australia has deep-rooted ties to its founding nation; the UK. To sever the few remaining links to our ally and historical parent under peaceful conditions (unlike the American war of independence) would be a crying shame. The first thing that we would notice would be the astronomical cost of setting up a republic, this would be a cost that we as tax-payers would have to reach into our pockets for and give money for something that doesn’t...

Afghanistan is a war torn country located in central Asia. There are currently approximately 319, 000 internally displaced people in Afghanistan. (Encyclopedia of the Nations, 2012) The poverty is extreme, there are frequent natural disasters that tear down cities and villages, (Refugees International, 2001) and the people are in continual danger of violence. This violence includes constant suicide bombings, ambushes, abductions and rocket attacks. In 2009 there were at least 12 of these...

As there are a lot of different countries in the world, there are also a number of different cultures as well as different races. In the presence of different peoples in one area or country, there is often a lot of racism, which leads to inequality to particular ethnic groups. For example, in Australia, since European people arrived there in 1788, they have discriminated against indigenous people, Aborigines (Kuhn, 1998: 30). The European invaders drove most of Aboriginal people out of the...

A CONTEMPORARY LAW REFORM ISSUE: SPORT AND THE LAW (Word Count: 1012) Sport is an important part of Australian culture with a long history dating back to the 1800’s. We have progressed immensely since then and we now have numerous of professional sporting leagues in Australia for example; the A-League, Rugby League and AFL. Sport has always been Australia’s pride and passion as we have competed in many international levels including the Olympics and the Commonwealth games. ‘Sport law’...

Australia in the Vietnam War Australia in the Vietnam War How did the Australian government respond to the threat of communism after WW11? Australia and its politicians immediately recognised what would happen in a result of the domino theory. Australians wanted to stay a democracy, they wanted someone who could lead them away from this and respond against communism and that’s why they choose Menzies because of the spread of communism. Australia acted fast and joined USA to fight the spread...

A PESTEL analysis of the Australian market Australia is the 15th richest nation in per capita terms and is the 6th oldest continuously functioning democracy in the world. Australia has the 14th biggest overall economy in the world and the 9th biggest economy. Australia’s economy is open and innovative. Over the past decade solid productivity gains have been accompanied by low inflation and interest rates.Also Australia has low barrieirs to trade and investment .Australia foreign and trade...

The Rabbits The Texts studied in class focus on a few elements of Australian culture. The reality is, considering Australia is a multicultural society, that there are many different cultures within our society. “The rabbits” by Shaun Tan and John Marden provides a critical version of the colonisation of the British from the perspective of the numbats, the numbats symbolise the aboriginals. Whilst in the poem “My country” by Dorothea Mackellar they show the difference between the two countries,...

"The Unknown Southern Land" Even in medieval times there were stories about a large continent in the Southerh Hemisphere. But Europeans had never seen it. They wondered what it was like and whether it inhabited. They called this land terra australis incognita 1 or «the unknown souther land» – Australia. Nowdays when people speak of Australia they can mean three things: 1) Australia as a continent; 2) Australia as an island and 3) Australia as an indenendent country....

Nature and Location: China is a country located in East Asia. It is the world's most populous country, with a population of over 1.35 billion. China is the fourth largest country in the world behind Russia, Canada, and the United States. Australia is a continent and a country in the Southern Hemisphere, lying to the south of Southeast Asia, which divides the Indian and South Pacific Oceans. The population of Australia is 23 million. In 2009 China surpassed Japan to become...

How was the removal of Aboriginal Children from their families justified by the Australian Government and white society?? At the turn of the twentieth century the systematic forced removal of Aboriginal children from their mothers, families and cultural heritage was commonplace. There were several reasons that the government and white society used to justify the separation but the prevailing ideology of nationalism and maintaining Australia for the ‘whites’ was the over-riding motivation and...