Welcome dignitaries‚ new citizens‚ families and friends. Australia is a nation built on diversity; where individuality is valued for the richness it adds to our culture and the skills that enhance our society. To you‚ our newest Australians‚ I extend a warm welcome. You will enrich our nation with your stories and traditions‚ and in return Australia will give you a haven from the terrible things some of you have had to endure at the hands of your fellow humans. We extend the hand of friendship‚ as
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Should Australia accept refugees? During the next few minutes‚ I will be speaking on the topic ‘Should Australia accept refugees?’ Using both fact and visual presentation‚ I will explain and convince you of the truth of this statement. Before we continue‚ let’s first understand the meaning of “refugee.” According to the Macquarie Dictionary‚ a refugee is “one who flees for refuge or safety‚ especially to a foreign country in a time of political upheaval‚ war or persecution.” Refugees
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the continuation within common law of their rights over land which pre dates the European colonisation of Australia. In the absence of an effective extinguishment by the crown‚ this title presents through heritage the original occupants right to possession of their traditional lands in accordance with their customs. The judgement has‚ at long last‚ rejected the "Terra Nullius” bringing Australia in line with remaining common law countries. Eddie Mabo had died of cancer in February 1992 so he was not
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How significant was the impact of World War II on Australia? World War II made a very significant impact on Australia‚ larger than the impact previous wars had made. There were a lot of important changes to the country during the wartime‚ including the attacks and battles coming to Australia‚ the social effects on women‚ and the effects of rationing on the Australian population. Although there was a large impact on Australia‚ other countries were affected a lot more. One of the largest impacts
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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 Ashley
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Refugees are an international issue that can’t be ignored by Australia as it has a legal and moral responsibility towards them. We as Australian in this develop country have the moral responsibly to help those who can’t help themselves and protect and support those arrive on our shores. Legally we need put our difference aside and as a country we need to help make the difference on this international crisis and millions lives under persecution‚ famine and in war. As one of the largest country on
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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 change
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Mandatory Detention of Child refugees in Australia The mandatory detention of children is one of the most cruel and inhumane rules of modern day Australia. It is unfair and cruel for the children that have to undergo through this kind of trauma as it mentally and physically affects them in a way that cannot be reversed. It handicaps them‚ and when they finally do get released‚ they will find that life is much harder for them. Mandatory detention is an acceptable and well established rule‚ but
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------------------------------------------------- Doing Business in Australia SWOT Analysis Strengths * Australia is one of the world’s richest and most developed countries * The Australian Dollar is strong ($1 CAD = $0.96 AUD) * Strong economy with high employment rate * Controlled inflation‚ housing prices‚ * It offers very few barriers to entry‚ a familiar legal and corporate framework‚ and a sophisticated – yet straightforward business culture. * Healthcare in Australia is generally supported by the Federal
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Should Australia change their national flag? The current on-going Australian debate is one that I wholeheartedly agree with. Should Australia change their national flag? Yes‚ yes we should. As an Australian citizen I believe we need to acknowledge the ancestors of our land‚ the aborigines who were here long before European settlers. We need to also acknowledge the fact that we are an independent nation‚ the Union Jack in the top corners suggests Australia to be a British colony. The current flag
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