White Australian Policy was one of the first acts Australia passed during its federation in 1901.This racist act restricted the entry of non-Europeans into Australia by means of a dictation test. The origin of a "white Australia" can be traced back to the 1850 ’s when resentment towards Chinese diggers progressed into violence on the Buckland River‚ Victoria‚ which resulted in the restriction of Chinese immigration. Closer to federation‚ Australia was in fear of invasion‚ people felt threatened by
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contributions to the United Nations Australia has a huge contribution to the United Nations now and in the past in three major aspects‚ financially‚ providing personnel for security operations and help peace keepers. The first is financial contributions‚ on average Australia contributes US$22.9 million dollars per year. Australia also has a major contribution to the UN in troops and soldiers to help them in many-sided peace and security operations. The last major way the Australia contributes to the UN is
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22/08/13 | Gudied | Performance | | Australia is a very different and diverse country (Australia Government‚ 2013)‚ compared to other countries in the world; Australia is the second largest multicultural country‚ Multicultural means multiple or different cultures. It can sometimes specify various races or ethnic groups (Dictionary.com‚ 2013). Australia is a democratic society‚ were all cultures are fee and have a right to a vote an opinion and a voice. Australia shows that it is a Multicultural country
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Australia is a Unique environment Reasons Australia’s environment is unique far outweighs the insane minimal reasons it is considered not. Australia has the world’s most unique fauna and flora‚ our landforms are like no other‚ the geographical perspective on how Australia was formed is unlike any country/continent and finally the natural hazards Australia experiences on a daily basis is unlike the world has seen. Thus it is obvious to say that Australia definitely has the most unique environment
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Australia’s Relationship with Britain in 1914 In 1914‚ Australia and Britain maintained a strong allegiance for both political and personal reasons. Australia demonstrated loyalty to the Great British Empire as Britain was‚ in terms of land covered‚ the largest Empire the world had ever seen. An allegiance with this great empire had many political advantages including benefits with defence and trade. The general public had a varied opinion in relation to the allegiance. Many supported the Government
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living in Australia. The best things about Sydney are free: the sunshine’s free‚ the harbour’s free‚ and the beach is free.” - Russell Crowe a famous actor and producer once said. Australia‚ land of amazing natural sights‚ human creations‚ and so much more food-wise and culture-wise. Most tourists that come here will explore the Great Barrier Reef‚ the famous Opera Bar‚ eat a Tim Tam‚ and just view the culture in their own way. There is absolutely no end to what you can find in Australia no matter
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The 21st century has been called the ‘Asian Century’. If so‚ what are the implications for Australia? The successful and continuous economic development over past four to five decades in Asian region have lead to a defining feature of the 21st century – Rise of Asia in Asian century. The weight of global economy is shifting towards Asia‚ It has been estimated that by the middle of this century‚ Asia could account for half of the global output‚ trade and investment. With the continuous hunger for
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BMO5501 – BUSINESS ETHICS AND SUSTAINABILITY Country Briefing Paper Sustainability: Issues and Challenges in Australia and Afghanistan Prepared by: 1. Massouda Nazari (3867371) 2. 3. 4. 1. Introduction: Background & Context 2. Economic Context 3. Economic & Political System
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identities competing to be the true Australian national identity. The two main parts of this competition is the bush legend and the beach and suburbs. However it should not be thought that either of these parts is a completely set idea and image of Australia. This essay will argue that the Australian identity to a great extent is now based on ideas and images that relate to the beach and suburbs rather than the bush. Although it is important to know that the bush legend has not been wiped out totally
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came together to form what is now the Commonwealth of Australia. It occurred for many reasons including: to unite the defence of Australia; to make uniform bank laws; taxes and tariffs resulting in better trade and communication between states; and to put the "White Australia Policy" into practise. Federation came about with the aid of many political leaders‚ federation lobby groups‚ many drafts of the constitution and the people of Australia‚ through a series of conventions held in different colonies
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