The Australian population currently exceeds 20 million‚ with most of the population located primarily in the cities and along the coast; it also spreads to rural and remote indigenous communities. The Australian Government spends in excess of 66 billion dollars per year on health care‚ averaging out to approx $3‚300 per person. (Medicare Australia 2009) This essay will discuss the structure of Australia’s healthcare system‚ known as Medicare. It will also discuss the role of the Government and
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In POLS2017‚ the problems arising in Australian politics have been demonstrated with a decision-making exercise‚ to educate students on how a political system is formed and executed in Australian society. The issue that was debated was whether student participation and engagement in the subject should be assessed. Thus‚ in tutorials a political process was designed to decide on a participation percentage. Issues in the Australian political system such delegating representation for citizens and youth
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With the introduction of the Australian National Curriculum into all education systems across the country‚ many questions and debates have occurred in reference to its effectiveness. From the often perceived conflicting curriculum definitions to the unfortunate failures of past attempts of curriculum implementation‚ every member of the community has an opinion on this significant shift in the way Australia thinks of its children’s education (Rudd‚ 2007). The Australian Curriculum however‚ has attempted
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How does the staging of Australian plays help us gain a better understanding of ourselves and our different cultural and social contexts? The staging of Australian Drama and Theatre allows an enhanced understanding of ourselves and our different cultural and social contexts. Dorothy Hewett’s (1972) play‚ The Chapel Perilous and David Williamson’s (1971) play The Removalists both reveal sometimes disturbing social and cultural contexts within Australian society of the time of the play’s production
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Australian Identity Speech Good morning teachers and students. Though our national identity is an evolving one‚ aspects of our identity are constant. Some of these aspects include the iconic sporting legend‚ mateship‚ the notion of the underdog and the Aussie battler. This is conveyed in a number of texts in a variety of ways. The texts we will be discussing today include “The Man from Snowy River” by Banjo Paterson and an episode from “My Place” by Nadia Wheatly. The two texts thoroughly present
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Cummeragunja walk off‚ International pressure against Australia‚ and the 1967 referendum. It was not until the late 1930’s and 1940’s that really caused the Aboriginal rights movement to really surge with the combination of international pressure on the Australian government grouped with Aboriginal political activism during this time period. In order to get an understanding of the progress of Aboriginal Rights from the 1920’s all the way to the 1967 Referendum we must look at the Aboriginal Rights before
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Persuasive Speech Almost twenty five percent of Australian residents were born outside of Australia. Then why do we proudly show this absurd flag that only represents our connections and history with Britain? A flag is a symbolic representation of its nation and people. We need a flag that can better reflect the values of the twenty first century Australia. I have created a new Australian flag that acknowledges all of its people and that reflects its status as a fully independent country but is still
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Appreciating Australian Dollar Essay Discuss the impacts on the Australian economy of a sustained appreciation of the $A The Australian economy can fluctuate due to many factors‚ but exchange rates in particular can have great influences on the economy. Over the last two decades the dollar has been appreciating at a sustainable rate‚ because demand of the $A is increasing and supply of $A is decreasing‚ which has seen such effects as a worsening of the CAD‚ reduction in GDP along with a few
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schools and locations. It is continuously broadcasted and featured throughout the media‚ giving it a broad variety of audience. With its growing popularity‚ it is a very effective way to express opinions and make a social comment in contemporary Australian society. Social media is an incredibly powerful tool when it comes to publicising information quickly and adequately to a substantial group of audience. There are a several number of dance productions that have been broadcasted and shared
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An Australian Icon An Australian Icon is defined as “an image or symbolic representation‚ which often holds great significance and importance to the Australian culture.” Every country has icons that represent their culture and values; Nelson Mandela is an example of a South African icon but also an icon of the world‚ who represented statesmanship‚ courage‚ freedom and equality against apartheid. Australia also has many significant icons such as the Sydney Opera House‚ Uluru‚ vegemite‚ Ned Kelly
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