In Australia‚ during 2010 there was approximately 38 young people incarcerated per 100‚000‚ and this is why many believe the incarceration of youth to be one of the biggest issues in Australia. While these figures have dropped dramatically since 1981‚ many believe it can be lowered further. South Australia’s youth are prosecuted in accordance to the Young Offenders Act of 1993‚ which applies to youth between the ages of 10-17. This act aims to maintain social cohesion and progress‚ and it attempts
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proposed regulations and financial support. (Australian Government 2009) and (GovHK2010) The Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme is being promoted in Hong Kong and the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) programs are also being promoted in Australia. (Australian Government 2009) and (GovHK2010) These two programs have similar functions and policies. They are set out in the relevant appliance standards. (Australian Government 2009) and (GovHK2010) “For lighting‚ compact fluorescent bulbs are
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What explains the rapid growth of the internet? Why will it continue to grow at the same pace? Currently Australia is has a growing population. There is one birth every 1.7 minutes‚ one death every 3.6 minutes‚ a gain of one migrant every 2.2 minutes ‚ leading to an overall total population increase of one person every 1 minute and 18 seconds deducting the amount of deaths occurring. The media are systems or technology that assist and promote human communication (O’Shaughnessy & Stadler‚2008).
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and numeracy and the relevant policies used in Australia. Additionally‚ this report will explore some factors that influence one’s ability to learn literacy and numeracy. These include mental health challenges‚ socio economic status‚ homelessness and being a refugee. The Australian curriculum states that‚ being literate means having the ability to develop the knowledge and skills to interpret language in a range of contexts (Commonwealth of Australia 2009 p.6). Literacy involves; listening to‚ reading
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You’re claiming that a humane and safer approach would be the best option right now‚ but your party still remains to be committed to offshore processing‚ regional resettlement and boat turnbacks. A zero-net immigration policy where those who leave Australia are replaced with migrants who are culturally suited with Australians and will belong‚ I think‚ would be a much better idea as opposed to what you stated. This policy will provide the government with enough time to create more infrastructure to cope
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the Year. Paragraph One: Australia is a great place to live because beautiful 10‚685 beaches‚ the lovely sunny weather‚ beautiful 8‚222 island‚ cute Australian animals such as wallabies and kangaroos‚ incredibly unique places to go and visit. Australians are friendly‚ great land marks to see like Great Barrier Reef‚ Uluru‚ Sydney Opera House‚ Sydney Harbour Bridge‚ Fraser Island and many more. Paragraph Two: Australia Day is celebrates on the 25th of January‚ Australia Day marks the anniversary
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Biology Research Assignment Essay Bradford College FSP2 Adaptations Australia has some of the oldest and largest rainforest in the world. It supports a rich and various life. What makes animals and plants suited to this particular environment or what kinds of features that an organism posse which they genetically inherited from their parents that enable them to
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Dos and Donts in Australia -keep space and eye contact in conversation -if going for functions or BBQ‚it is more appropriate to bring your own beer and wine -when eating‚ do not put elbows on table -Australian businessmen practice punctuality because by being late‚it goes to show that one is unreliable in business dealings. -Schedule business appointments one month in advance -do not blow nose in public -never make a visit without appointment - For business functions‚ wear a dark business
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This investigation relates to the area of economic and environmental influences‚ particularly the issue of poverty in Australia and its influence on children’s emotional and mental development. Poverty is a widespread matter present in many countries across the world that affects adults‚ working people and as well as children‚ who are considered as our future generation. It is important to prioritise the health and well being of children who are living amidst poverty‚ especially when involving their
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The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) which is also supported by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency‚ (AHPRA) have created several guiding documents. The guiding documents: The Code of Ethics; The Code of Professional Conduct; The registered nurse standards of practice; The Nurses’ guide to professional boundaries and The Social Media Policy‚ were all created to direct and guide Registered Nurses and Nursing Students of Australia‚ throughout their practices and on clinical
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