History of Australia

made to Indigenous rights in Australia. Leading up to the passing of these legislative polices, Keating gave a speech in Redfern. The importance of the speech may not have been…

but it the people of Victoria have always stood behind it. Undoubtedly some relevant question will definitely arise in the context of the report, and I have tried to find those answers going deep into the native history and culture of Australia. What messages about Australian history and culture does the National Gallery, communicate to visitors? The gallery is studded with over 4000 medals which speak of the bravery of army men. It symbolizes those 100 Victorians who served the country in…

Refugees in Offshore Processing Centres The treatment of asylum seekers and refugees in offshore processing centres has been described in numerous articles as ‘overly harsh, inhuman and degrading’, with many scholars highlighting their concerns that Australia is not complying with their international obligation to refugees and subsequently, neglecting their responsibilities by transferring refugees to offshore processing centres in other countries. The Australian Government has rebutted any…

As Australia becomes closer economically and socially with the Asiatic region, ties with western countries are coming under scrutiny questioned. This growing concern has been perceived both within Australia and its’ neighbouring Asiatic countries. With questions as to where Australia’s true allegiance is invested. Historically Australia has always looked to larger countries for logistical and defence support; while looking to establish itself regionally as a dominant cultural and political…

believe, to address the issue we have to stop the cycle of hate and shame between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people. The past needs to be acknowledged and taught, however focusing on it can be detrimental to moving into the future. Knowledge of the history is important to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. But when negativity is the only focus this can breed further hate for the Indigenous students, and a feeling a shame for non-Indigenous students. This negativity only segregates…

will analyse the poem ‘Australia’ by Australian poet A.D. Hope. It will explore the underlying message of the poem in terms of Australian culture or lack thereof, as well as the ideas of patriotism and shame. This essay will also draw attention to the slight racist undertones of the poem. In the first stanza of the poem, Hope describes Australia as a "Nation of trees, drab green and desolate grey" that "Darkens her hills". By this description it would seem that he sees Australia as a country…

opposed. Open your eyes. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m your host, Thomson Poly, and tonight on NAIDOC week, I speak on behalf of Indigenous Australians as we dig deep into their history and uncover the cruel and tyrannous acts that were faced by the aborigines. Throughout this speech we will learn more about the colonisation of Australia (especially the effects on Indigenous…

significance in the role of campaigning indigenous land rights and to help make a change of the struggle for rights and freedom of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. The Mabo case was a significant legal case held in Australia to the High court of Australia, that recognized land rights of the indigenous people. Eddie Koiki Mabo was born on the 29th of June 1936, on Murray island located in the Torres Strait. His mother had died giving birth and because of this, he was adopted by…

My topic is about how the immigration impact with the Australian economy. Immigration has a transformational effect on Australia. We rightly celebrate the social and cultural contributions of multiple generations of migrants. However for too long, the economic contribution of migration to Australia has been devalued. Claims migrants steal jobs or undermine the labour market blur the public perception. Of course these claims are based on a premise that does not hold up. An economy is dynamic. In…

Kevin Parlato Global Context William Strutt Painting “Black Thursday” Australia has a unique but dark past when it comes to its colonial history. Remnants of this past still linger as significant problems for the modern era. These problems expose themselves in many aspects of the Australian culture such as politics, social ques, and art. If a foreigner, such as myself, takes a look at Australian art, I take it in at face value. It would take lots of research to determine any cultural…