Election promises from Labor and liberals 2004 2004 is an election year in Australia and one of the issues that the parties have diverse election promises on is to which extent employers should be authorized to use casual workers‚ and what rights the casual workforce should be entitled to. Casual workers play a central part in the Australian labor market as it is the fastest growing form of employment. Next to Spain‚ Australia has the second largest casual workforce in the world (Munn‚ 2004)‚ with
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coronary heart disease or even cancer. In fact‚ in 2011 to 2012‚ it was researched that 10.8 million Australians were either overweight or obese and 4.7 million of that population were obese. This is a really overwhelming number as the population of Australia is 22.7 million. The ratio of the people with obesity to the whole population is nearly a quarter. In 1989‚ 47% of adults were overweight and in 2011-2012‚ it rose to 64%. Health issues related to having excess body weight‚ can impact the health
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Muslims in Western Media In July 12‚ 2008 publication of the New York Times‚ it was reported that the President of Sri Lanka was killed in a suicide attack. The religion of the suicide bomber was never reported. The very same newspaper (on November 5‚ 2009)‚ reported that how a Muslim attacker attacked the US Base and killed US army soldiers. This discrimination against the Muslims and Islam is nothing but the fruit of Western Media’s propaganda against the Muslims and Islam. In Western countries
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religious initiative towards unity within the Christian church. It is the promotion of co-operation and improved understanding between distinct religious groups or denominations within Christianity and other religions. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES IN AUSTRALIA (NCCA) The NCCA is an example of an ecumenical movement it brings together a number of Australia’s Christian churches in dialogue and practical support. It was also the first recognized coalition between the Catholic Church and other leading Christian
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Re: Discussion - Reading: White (Australia a ’middle power?’) by Susan Stone 8 September 2013‚ 6:08 PM - What does it mean to claim that Australia is a ‘middle power’ (White 2011‚ 92)? What do you think about this idea? - What does White say are some of the barriers to maintaining ‘middle power’ status in the region? An obvious point made is that to be a ’middle power’ "In military terms‚ that means being able to impose enough costs and risk on the forces that a major power could deploy in
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matters‚” it addresses the purpose of the ecumenical movements in Australia‚ to allow Christian churches of different beliefs to come together to promote Christianity and discuss relevant issues. Two councils which sustain and uphold these values are the national council of churches and the NSW Ecumenical Council. The formation of the uniting church in Australia in 1977 and the emergence of the National Council of churches in Australia in 1994 have been the most significant developments towards
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believe it but Australia is one the destinations that human trafficking occurs in. Human trafficking is becoming a major problem in Australia that needs to be stopped. More women from East Asia‚ South East Asia‚ and Eastern Europe are becoming sufferers of human trafficking within Australian borders. Some of theses women come into Australia voluntarily but are then forced into exploitative conditions. Project Respect says that the main reason why women are trafficked to Australia is 1. Less Australian
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unlawful in Australia this includes discrimination against aboriginals. Disability Discrimination:Disability discrimination happens when people with a disability are treated less fairly than people without a disability. Disability discrimination also occurs when people are treated less fairly because they are relatives‚ friends‚ carers‚ co-workers or associates of a person with a disability the Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (D.D.A.) provides protection for everyone in Australia against
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Even though Australia has experienced political and economic challenges‚ we have a duty to remain true to our values and help those in need. Providing services such as foreign aid to refugees which provides simple necessities such as food‚ clothing‚ medical assistance
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that there are some inequalities in Australia and it affects the education system. Because of these inequalities‚ he thought the concept of the meritocratic about Australian education is a myth. Therefore‚ there are some evidence to prove that Tait’s a valid argument. The research in Tait (2016) showed that Australia is not an economic equality country and it affects the education successful for the student. Ford (2013) stated that‚ in different areas in Australia‚ the gap and income rate is different
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