There are a number of augments in favor of the diversification of energy sources in Australia. Using alternative sources of energy of the dependency on fossil fuel such as coal may reduce the greenhouse gas emission impact on the environment. Nicholls (2009) speculates that using clean energy that depends on natural wind‚ sun and geothermal in not only practical and has economical advantages but it also may be able to reduce the CO2 emission to 50% by 2040. In addition‚ sustainable energy is not
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In nearly all aspects of social life‚ indigenous Australians experience disadvantage. An inquiry into Australia ’s health in 1994 revealed that indigenous Australians were 3 times more likely to die of childhood diseases and were 15 to 20 years more likely to die earlier that other Australians. Indigenous people were nearly twice as likely as member of the
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livestock over vast areas made a traditional Aboriginal lifestyle less viable‚ but also provided a ready alternative supply of fresh meat for those prepared to risk taking advantage of it. As large sheep and cattle stations came to dominate outback Australia‚ Aboriginal men‚ women and children became a significant source of labour‚ usually on a voluntary basis but sometimes under conditions that amounted to virtual slavery. For European workers‚ life in the outback was harsh‚ dangerous and ill paid.
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Youth unemployment in Australia has been a problem of the past and is rising with poor implementations. As such‚ various factors have to be contributing towards the issue. Contributing factors are approaches or methods that escalate the problem‚ and needs attention should be accorded. Answering the question will develop insights on some of the causes that are global‚ but are not significant in Australia. The cause of unemployment according to Bond et al. (2015) is low education level and skills.
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occupations in Australia‚ constantly operating in emergency and often extreme situations. A major challenge that paramedics face is they often operate in extreme or emergency situations‚ this can lead to paramedics getting injured. Maguire (2014) ‘The injury rate for paramedics was more than two times higher than the rate for police officers.’ The same study also said‚ ‘Ten Australian paramedics were seriously injured each year as a result of an assault.’ One way that the Government of South Australia is trying
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Does globalisation imply cultural homogenisation? Your answer should consider specific and local global media examples and should include reference to the Appadurai and McChesney article in the course reader. The role of globalization has had a major influence on society and the world‚ and this essay will argue it has resulted in cultural homogenization. This can be illustrated through an introduction to globalization‚ the consolidation of media‚ ownership and vested interests‚ world standardization
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The issue is between whether Australia has a working federal system‚ capable of delivering the benefits of federalism‚ or just a facade of Commonwealth’s desire to centralise power. A working federal system‚ with healthy and accountable democratic institutions at all levels of government
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PROTECTING CONSUMER INTERESTS UNDER COMPETITION LAW ___________________________ INTERNSHIP PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED TO: THE COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF: DR. VIJAY KUMAR SINGH DEPUTY DIRECTOR (LAW) SUBMITTED BY: SHUBHANGI GOEL ILS LAW COLLEGE PUNE. ____________________________ COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA NEW DELHI OCTOBER 2012 Protecting Consumer Interests under Competition Law ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to take this opportunity to thank all
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March 1992. Later on in the same year on the 21st of November the legislation for the diocese that had wanted to ordain women so General Synod had passed the legislation. Out of 23 diocese in Australia there are only around four that won’t ordain women priest these are diocese of Ballarat‚ North West Australia‚ Sydney and The Murray‚
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Gambling is a form of entertainment that is responsibly enjoyed by most people. However for some‚ it has become highly destructive as it ruins lives and destroys families. Every year‚ Australians spend $1.1 billion on gambling‚ this includes betting on horse races‚ buying lottery tickets‚ bingo‚ poker machines‚ a night out in the casino or any other ways of winning or losing‚ the total amount is increasing every year. Mr Charles Kenna‚ lecturer in psychology at the University of New South Wales
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