to divorce had to apply under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1959 (Cth) on the ground of “fault” – that is‚ on the basis that one or both spouses admitted to acting in a way that undermined their marriage (for example‚ adultery‚ cruelty‚ insanity and desertion). However‚ the first major change to family law in Australia occurred when the law took reform in this aspect with the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)‚ which states that the only ground for divorce is the “irretrievable breakdown of the marriage”‚ such
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through the gantlet (2 rows of men whipping him with sticks as he ran through it) 4 times and each man with 9 swichies‚ also known as the dreaded cat o’ nine tails‚ should punish him (this was actually a rather merciful punishment‚ most punishment for desertion is death). John Newman seemed to have a mutinous and criminal nature and received 75 lashings and was not allowed in the permanent party. Lastly‚ Thomas Howard was ordered 50 lashings for being hostile to natives but was forgiven by Lewis. Some men
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The Great Gatsby explores a number of themes‚ none is more prevalent than that of the corruption of the American dream. The American dream is the concept that‚ in America‚ any person can be successful as long he or she is prepared to work hard and use their natural gifts. Gatsby appears to be the embodiment of this dream—he has risen from being a poor farm boy with no prospects to being rich‚ having a big house‚ servants‚ and a large social circle attending his numerous functions. He has achieved
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affected Antigua dramatically before and after Antigua gained its independence from Britain in 1981. In A Small Place‚ Kincaid revealed the greed and corruption in Antigua’s government (Metzger 1165). The result of a neglectful government caused by the desertion of British rule was described by Kincaid; “Antigua used to have a splendid library‚ but in the earthquake… the library building was damaged. This was in 1974‚ and soon after that a sign was placed‚ saying‚ ‘this building was damaged in the earthquake
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Capital punishment‚ also dubbed the "death penalty‚" is the pre-meditated and planned taking of a human life by a government in response to a crime committed by that legally convicted person. Passions in the US are sharply divided‚ and equally strong among both supporters and protesters of the death penalty. Arguing against capital punishment‚ Amnesty International believes that "The death penalty is the ultimate denial of human rights. It is the premeditated and cold-blooded killing of a human
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Ancient Rome saw two different classes of people with the Patricians and the Plebeians. Between these two classes arose a divide between them in terms of economics and political power which led the way for Plebeian revolt. In this essay‚ I will discuss the differences between the two groups‚ what led to the revolt and the results of their secession. When Rome was first organized there were three tribes that made up the Roman community. Those tribes were the Romans (Ramnes)‚ Sabines (Tities) and
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Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health and Social Care Unit 204 Level 2 NDAQ number A/601/8574 101 Know how to recognise signs of abuse Definition of physical abuse Physical abuse is non-accidental pain or injury inflicted on a service user by a health or care worker. This can include hitting‚ shaking‚ rough treatment or inappropriate use of restraint. Definition of Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse usually refers to any sexual activity that is unwanted and is inflicted by physical
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In this novel A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway‚ Hemingway brings about the evolution of Frederick Henry being converted into a code hero in realistic ways. Frederick Henry achieved the six code hero characteristics by the end of the novel with the help of Catherine‚ a code hero herself. All the characteristics seem to follow the path of a manly person who is continuously striving to live his/her life to the fullest. Throughout this novel‚ Frederick Henry’s behavior matures to the code hero
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Throughout the Vietnam War‚ the Americans used many tactics to defeat the Vietcong. The reason for the American involvement in the war was to prevent the spread of communism. This spread was known as the Domino theory. Two of the tactics used were ‘Search and destroy’ and ‘defoliation.’ Both of these tactics were used greatly throughout the War. As well as this‚ both tactics were implemented by General Westmoreland. There were two kinds of Search and Destroy and they were search and destroy in
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The Role of Family in Early Modern England During the early modern period of England’s history‚ the role of family played an important part in society. This was the same for both governed and governing classes. The nuclear family (father‚ mother and children) as opposed to extended family was central to the residential and emotional affairs of most people. Patriarchachal society was the style of the time‚ males dominated in all aspects of life. The male was always the head of the household
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