outset of federation‚ Australia immediately constructed what has been termed the ‘White Australia Policy’. This consisted of attempts to keep Australia’s image to the rest of the world as a white European society‚ devoid of any other colors and ethnicities. Those that were of non-European descent were forced to assimilate to the European mode or face being ostracized from society. Following World War 2‚ there was increased pressure from the international community for Australia to change its current
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After WW2‚ Australia felt that the population was too small to defend itself in case of another event. It also felt that Australia needed an economic boost and an increase in the population was the way to do so. In a speech to parliament in 1944‚ Immigration Minister Arthur Calwell expresses the need for migrants; “…Only by filling this land can we establish a title to hold it” (House of Representatives‚ Debates‚ 1944‚ vol. HR177‚ p.935). The Chifley Labor government’s aim in the late 1940s was
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Asian Influence on Australia The Australian perception through defining the identity of Asia/Asians and Australia/Australians has been significantly shaped by the influence of Asia. The implications of ideas of citizenship and migration‚ the growth of the Asian’s economy‚ the equality and the multiculturalism of Australia directly impacts on what Australia in Asia is comprised of. This essay will demonstrate the influence of Asia on Australia. At first‚ it is needed to know how to identify someone
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Australia and Japan Economic growth Australia is a small open economy with a population of over 21 million. It is characterized as an advanced economy by the World Bank with a gross domestic product of US$766.8 billion; whereas Japan has the third largest economy in the world and is the second most technologically powered economy after the US. It has a population of over 127.4 million and has a GDP of US$4.346 trillion. However in 2007 Australia had a slightly higher GDP per capita than Japan
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The White Australia Policy (WAP) was a policy that was introduced in 1901 by the newly federated government. It was officially known as the Immigration Restrictions Act 1901 and the Pacific Island Labourers Act 1901. These policies were put in place to keep Australia white for racial issues‚ economic issues and for the preservation of democratic freedom. In order for the WAP to work‚ a “Dictation Test” was put in place that would monitor who was allowed into the country such as undesirables including
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Social Welfare in Australia Social security in Australia is a system of social welfare payments provided by the Commonwealth Government of Australia. These payments are administered by the Department of Human Services. Most benefits are subject to a means test. Payments are made to a variety of groups of people; Indigenous students and New Apprentices‚ age pension‚ assistance for isolated children (families with a child who lives a fair distance from school)‚ carers‚ disability support pension
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AUSTRALIA: RUNNING LLOYDS BANK IN AUSTRALIA: Political factors: Australia is a democracy which is the following: The Constitution‚ the Federation‚ and the judicature. The Australian nation‚ (which is also known as the Commonwealth of Australia)‚ started in 1901 when the six former colonies owned by the British agreed to join together (Federate.). This is now Australia’s six states. Since Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia‚ Lloyd’s bank wouldn’t have a problem to run in Australia. All
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Strait Islander descent‚ would have their human rights better satisfied a Bill of Rights within the Australian Constitution. The Bill of Rights would formally recognise the legal rights of all Indigenous people within Australian. The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1990 is a set of policies‚ commencing 1st of January 1901. The Constitution has shaped Australian society‚ customs and practices‚
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Australian icons Flag of Australia Adopted • 3 September 1901 • The flag includes the Southern Cross‚ Union Flag (The Union Jack) and Commonwealth Star. The Commonwealth Star (also known as the Federation Star‚ the Seven Point Star‚ or the Star of Federation) is a seven-pointed star symbolising the Federation of Australia which came into force on 1 January 1901. Coat of arms of Australia Adopted • 19 September 1912 • Granted by King George V; an earlier design was granted by King Edward VII
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The country that I have chosen to research is Australia. Australia is located in the southern hemisphere in between the Indian and South Pacific Ocean. The capital city is Canberra. The Australians are relaxed and friendly. The culture of Australia is very family oriented Family life Australian families have changed significantly over the last thirty years but they remain the basic unit in society for caring for each other and raising children‚ according to data released by the Australian Institute
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