Territories)‚ Queensland (1859)‚ and Western Australia (1890). These one-time colonies became states within a federation as the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901‚ created by a British Act of Parliament. Now the British Monarchy is merely a figurehead in Australian politics. An appointed Governor ’ General represents the monarchy but has little actual power. The country is a parliamentary democracy whose legislative branch is made up of an elected Senate and House of Representatives. The executive branch consists
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The Current Australian flag is in need of a change because it leaves certain elements out that are crucial to the Australian Identity. The current flag represents a blue ocean which symbolises Australia as an island. The first component is the Union Jack‚ illustrating the link with Britain being our mother land. The second aspect is the Southern Cross‚ representing Australia because the constellation can only be seen from the southern hemisphere and is a reminder of Australia’s geography. The Commonwealth
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continent. In land area it ’s the sixth largest for a country and the smallest continent.<br><br>Australia is a very dry‚ thinly populated country. Very few coastal areas receive enough rainfall to support a large population. The largest group of Australian people live in two large cities‚ Sydney and Melbourne. The vast interior is mainly desert or grassland and there are very few settlements. As a whole‚ the country has a density of six people per square mile.<br><br>The down under is famous for vast
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Dingoes The dingo is an Australian wild dog that came to Australia about 4000 years ago. The dingo is found all around Australia except Tasmania. This dingo is found near the main lands with very good water source the dingo is a warm-blooded animal and it’s a carnivore that eats everything. This animal called a dingo is an endotherm which means a warm blooded animal. That survives on its body heat to keep it warm in winter. They are meat eaters‚ and try to feed mainly on this. If unavailable
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and federal legal systems were originated and developed‚ based on what was relevant to the new colony and what was not. Origin of English Law To understand how the English legal system had an influence on the concepts and institutions in the Australian legal system‚ it must first be known how it was established and developed. The Battle of Hastings in 1066 which saw the Normandy takeover by William the Conqueror‚ saw a change in the way England was ruled‚ and the further development of the Feudal
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Question: Outline the main reasons for Federation. What was the main reason? Federation happened in 1901 when the six separate Australian colonies came together to form what is now the Commonwealth of Australia. It occurred for many reasons including: to unite the defence of Australia; to make uniform bank laws; taxes and tariffs resulting in better trade and communication between states; and to put the "White Australia Policy" into practise. Federation came about with the aid of many political
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report investigates the epic battle between the Australian Rugby League which has been around for 87 years and the Super League concept for the control of Rugby League in Australia. One man‚ Mr Rupert Murdoch‚ is trying to take over and run a rebel Super League to enhance his power and for financial gain. This Super League is proposed to run in 1996 with a 10 team competition as its prospectus. This report reviews the history of the Australian Rugby League‚ the battle between Mr.Murdoch and
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Life without services is unimaginable. Today everything we need or do is a service. Service is usually defined as something intangible. However‚ it is not the norm nowadays. From education to electricity‚ services have taken over everything. The Australian Roundtable Services defined services as a source for delivering any intellectual content or an experience. It may also include some kind of help‚ care or utility or even some information. But the main point is that the major part of that activity
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values * a sense of national pride * All speeches examine what makes an’ Australian National Identity’ National Identity >> Purpose >> Keating and Dean * Aimed to create a national identity based on the qualities of Aus. Life. National Identity >> Keating and Dean >> Keating >> Themes >> Honour and Resemblance * The Unknown Soldier represents all Australians who have served and died in past conflicts and possible future
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the Marriage Act to legalise same-sex marriage in Australia‚ all of which have been unsuccessful. As it stands Australia are not looking to modify the current legislation‚ but over time Australia could potentially change their Marriage Act. The Australian Marriage Act 1961 was developed by the
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