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    oversimplified standardised image or idea. The Australian stereotype‚ as thought of by other countries mainly consists of kangaroos‚ koalas‚ boomerangs‚ Crocodile Dundee‚ didgeridoo‚ crocodiles‚ dingoes‚ convicts‚ footy‚ Crocodile Hunter‚ the outback‚ g’day mate‚ crickey‚ bugger‚ etc. The Australian stereotypes that emerged from colonial texts‚ such as ‘The Man from Snowy River’‚ ‘The Ballad of the Drover’ and ‘The Wild Colonial Boy’‚ portrayed Australians as brave‚ courageous‚ passionate‚ determined

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    Non-residents: * Section 6-5(3) ITAA97 states that assessable income includes ordinary income derived directly/indirectly from all Australian sources during income year * Section 6-10(5) ITAA97 states that assessable income includes statutory income from all Australian sources. Definition of resident: Section 995-1 ITAA97 provides that an Australian resident means a person who is a resident of Australia for purposes of ITAA1936. Section 6(1) ITAA1936 contains tests of residency for

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    Territories)‚ Queensland (1859)‚ and Western Australia (1890). These one-time colonies became states within a federation as the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901‚ created by a British Act of Parliament. Now the British Monarchy is merely a figurehead in Australian politics. An appointed Governor ’ General represents the monarchy but has little actual power. The country is a parliamentary democracy whose legislative branch is made up of an elected Senate and House of Representatives. The executive branch consists

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    The Current Australian flag is in need of a change because it leaves certain elements out that are crucial to the Australian Identity. The current flag represents a blue ocean which symbolises Australia as an island. The first component is the Union Jack‚ illustrating the link with Britain being our mother land. The second aspect is the Southern Cross‚ representing Australia because the constellation can only be seen from the southern hemisphere and is a reminder of Australia’s geography. The Commonwealth

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    Southern Gothic Literary Tradition Jamie Friend South University Online Miss Emily Grierson fits the description of Southern Gothic tradition in “A Rose for Emily” due to the fact that she is portrayed as a character with symptoms of mental illness that cause her to do horrific things. She is also a symbol of respect in the town and considered a “fallen monument” (Faulkner‚ 1930‚ p. 543). The community of Jefferson never thought Miss Emily was “crazy”‚ but that she was an ill person. Although

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    continent. In land area it ’s the sixth largest for a country and the smallest continent.<br><br>Australia is a very dry‚ thinly populated country. Very few coastal areas receive enough rainfall to support a large population. The largest group of Australian people live in two large cities‚ Sydney and Melbourne. The vast interior is mainly desert or grassland and there are very few settlements. As a whole‚ the country has a density of six people per square mile.<br><br>The down under is famous for vast

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    Dingoes The dingo is an Australian wild dog that came to Australia about 4000 years ago. The dingo is found all around Australia except Tasmania. This dingo is found near the main lands with very good water source the dingo is a warm-blooded animal and it’s a carnivore that eats everything. This animal called a dingo is an endotherm which means a warm blooded animal. That survives on its body heat to keep it warm in winter. They are meat eaters‚ and try to feed mainly on this. If unavailable

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    and federal legal systems were originated and developed‚ based on what was relevant to the new colony and what was not. Origin of English Law To understand how the English legal system had an influence on the concepts and institutions in the Australian legal system‚ it must first be known how it was established and developed. The Battle of Hastings in 1066 which saw the Normandy takeover by William the Conqueror‚ saw a change in the way England was ruled‚ and the further development of the Feudal

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    Ochres is a magnificent dance work‚ which skilfully combines the traditional Indigenous Aboriginal Australian movements and the modern contemporary movements from today’s society. Collaboratively choreographed by Stephen Page‚ Bernadette Walong and Djakapurra a member of the Yirrkala tribe‚ Ochres premiered in Sydney‚ 1995 by the Bangarra Dance Theatre. The performance represents the cultural and spiritual significance linked to ochre within the Aboriginal people. The unique interpretation of the

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    Question: Outline the main reasons for Federation. What was the main reason? Federation happened in 1901 when the six separate Australian colonies 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

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