does it mean to be an Australian? SOSE: Kristian Penna In my opinion being an Australian is one of the most satisfying and fulfilling privileges that a person could wish for. It is not a duty that I take for granted‚ but instead embrace and receive great joy in return. Technically‚ being an Australian is someone who is a ‘citizen of Australia’.[1] However the factors that form a deeper implication to what it actually means to be an Australian are often intangible
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marginal tax rates‚ which is the most economically productive use of tax surpluses. Moreover‚ financing Social Security privatization‚ and tax reform‚ as much of the rest of the world is now doing‚ would enhance the long-term growth potential of the Australian economy substantially more than retiring Government Bonds. This country is on the brink of economic utopia‚ and the real worry is that this government is squandering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to position Australia to have a positively
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Australian ectotherms and endotherms A- TYPES OF TEMPERATURE REGULATION 1- The cat‚ human and platypus could be described as true endotherms‚ as they all maintain a relatively constant internal body temperature that is independent of the external temperature. As the environmental temperature rises from 5C to 40C‚ the humans body temperature remains constant‚ the cat’s and the platypus’ increases by around 3▫C. 2- The lizard and echidna are ectotherms as their body temperature fluctuates according
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The Australian federation was a time of unification and making all the places in Australia one. The intention of this essay is to argue that the Federation of Australia was a triumph for all Australians as it gave a sense of pride. The federation of Australia was a triumph for Australian unity as it gave Australia better trading systems as it allowed Australia to trade more goods across the entire country‚ the federation also gave Australia one national defence which was better than having a separate
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popular culture‚ throughout history. “Having a fair go” and the great outdoors are pivotal aspects in the formation of what is define as Australian popular culture. Australia also defines itself by its Aboriginal heritage‚ innovative ideas and a thriving arts scene. But it is never mentioned or included how the influence of overseas developments have impacted Australian culture and identity. Many countries have influenced Australia’s culture. It has been especially evident that the popular culture of
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Is our Australian identity a matter for pride or shame? Is it thongs‚ the beach‚ the bush‚ lamingtons and the sun? Or Flies‚ kangaroos‚ wife beaters and the Bunnings sausage sizzle? Depictions like these have been used to describe Australia for decades‚ however is this the epitome of the Australian national identity? Poetry‚ a practical and engaging form of language has deepened and challenged my understanding of Australian Identity through the questioning and exploration of the treatment of Australian
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‘Afterwards’ was written by Thomas Hardy in at the age of 77 –an age where his thoughts wandered to the subject of his death. In this poem‚ Hardy expresses his growing anticipation as he explores and foresees the potential means of his demise‚ such as when it will happen and how‚ and he wonders if people will remember him when he is gone‚ how they will remember him and what they will say. It takes us on a journey as Hardy delves into the possibilities of when his death could draw near and changes
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Linda Sue Park once said‚ “The books in the library showed me that there is a whole world out there big enough for misfits like me‚” In every one of us there is a little bit of extraordinary deep inside of our most ordinary thoughts. Even a plain girl like Jane Doe‚ with no talent‚ no skills‚ no extraordinary gifts‚ can find her own remarkable story. Her story involves pirates‚ evil twins‚ and a whole lot of laughs for anyone looking for a new twist on the ordinary “talented kids story”. This story
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The Australian Greens‚ also known as the Greens‚ is an Australian green political party‚ that are formed in 1992. They have 10 senators and 1 member in the lower house‚ 23 representatives in the state territory parliaments and more than 100 local councilors (Australian Greens). The current leader of the Australian Greens is Richard Di Natela‚ and its deputy leaders are Larissa Waters and Scott Ludlam. 2.1 Where are they based The Australian Greens are based in Australia with its headquarter at 102
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The central theme of this essay is to what extent does the Australian curriculum achieve what it sets out to do. To answer this question‚ four main areas will be covered including‚ what the Australian Curriculum is‚ positions for and against the Australian Curriculum‚ the effectiveness of the Australian Curriculum and implications for the students when implementing the Australian Curriculum. Each of these four aspects considers literature to determine to what extent the curriculum is achieving what
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