Multiculturalism is a term used within a number of different contexts and thus can greatly vary in terms of its meaning. In the context of Australian political history however‚ ‘Multiculturalism’ can be viewed as a national ideology- a policy and framework that has guided and strengthened the cultural development of a unique Island Nation. Designed to embrace and promote unity amongst diversity‚ Australian Multiculturalism seeks to ensure that all Australians are simultaneously assured the right
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workplace‚ but everywhere‚ schools‚ sport and politics. In the words of Tony Abbott “What the housewives of Australia need to know when they are doing their ironing…” A few words created such fury‚ such Anger into many women living here in Australia. Julia Gillard‚ our first female Prime Minister spoke in anguish and fury as she performed a “slap
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The State of Two Political Systems Doing the comparison of political systems of different countries’ can be reflected in the idea that “It is in our best interest as individuals‚ and responsibility as citizens‚ to know how political systems work‚ and to do this we need to understand the political process that drives it”. (Singleton 2009). As citizens we may decide our form of government is the ‘accepted method’ of developing a liberal democracy. However‚ to gain a better understanding of our
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with many others‚ the couple decided to have the same surname despite not being married‚ were disappointed with the conscience vote approved at the conference. ’’I have to say to Julia Gillard‚ ’Damn you!’’’ Michele said. ’’All Labor MPs should be voting ’yes’ on this issue. The conscience vote is just a cop-out for Julia.’’ An observant Jew‚ mr.whitmont-stein dismissed arguments that allowing same sex marriage was an attack on religion. “the whole point of marriage is equality‚ it’s not about religious
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Language Analysis- Practice SAC “Gay marriage must get nod”- Susie O’Brien “Let us not forget the entire point of what marriage is for”- Miranda Devine And Mark Knight’s cartoon The recently re-sparked debate of the legalisation of homosexual marriage has once again come under mass furore which has resulted in many debaters aiming to empower their own perspectives upon the matter. While some support gay marriage‚ others attempt to come to its defence. In Susie O’Brien’s article‚ “Gay marriage
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(The Australian‚ AUGUST 23‚ 2013) The proposal was highly controversial‚ and following the appointment of Julia Gillard as Prime Minister‚ was replaced by a Mineral Resource Rent Tax. Even though this policy held some disadvantages the advantages were greater to Australia. Therefore Kevin Rudd had brought forward a very important taxation policy which changed many
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Curriculum’s narrow focus leaves students bereft of big ideas Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/politics/curriculums-narrow-focus-leaves-students-bereft-of-big-ideas-20100301-pdi2.html#ixzz2N1UHM6l2 Australia needs an innovative‚ world-class approach to school curriculum‚ but it is clear from the ’’back to basics’’ national curriculum draft that we have a long way to go yet. While maths‚ science‚ history and English - the disciplines the draft gives priority to - are all critically important
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energy taxes that are related to carbon content. But some are taxed on energy products and motor vehicles rather than on carbon dioxide directly. In June 2010‚ Julia Gillard defeated Rudd in a leadership challenge thus becoming Prime Minister of Australia. Shortly afterwards she called a federal election. During the election campaign Gillard stated that she supported a price on carbon emissions and that she would prosecute the case for action for as long as she needed to win community support. However
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acknowledged that women are capable and they deserve to be able to compete fairly against the men. As a result‚ women are treated equally in all matters. This is proven as we can see women playing important roles in the world today. A good example is Julia Gillard‚ prime minister of Australia. She is an exemplary role model for women across the world. A person’s culture affects his self-identity greatly. No matter where he goes‚ his culture is embedded in him. The way he presents himself‚ behaves and acts
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Brennan keenly incorporates former Australian Prime Minister and former leader of the Labor Party‚ Julia Gillard’s speech on the anniversary of Kevin Rudd’s National apology statement. Brennan acknowledged that her dialogue was indeed the truth and seemed sentimental enough that it would in way resonate with his intended audience. Gillard posed a series of truthful questions that Brennan believed exemplified the essence of his discussion: “How do we share this land on
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