History of Australia

majority of its history, but eventually gained independence in 1962. Algeria has overcome political turmoil and conflict that resulted in Abdelaziz Bouteflika becoming the president in 1999, and the government today is still under his leadership, while relying heavily on the usage of hydrocarbons. Algeria’s main language is Arabic, and the people there are predominantly Muslim.Flag of Algeria.svg Papua New Guinea was a country that has been occupied by numerous countries in its history,…

commonwealth of Australia outlining Native title, Indigenous Land Rights by activist Eddie Mabo to which was concluded in 1993. The case was stimulated due to the Australian Civil Rights Movement of 1957 - 1973, it refers to the leading fight that was put forward in an attempt to gain rights and recognition of land connection to that of the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders. The Mabo Case is a famous story and that of which is extremely important to the history and future of Australia.…

these questions, it concludes that in Australian defence policy, expeditionary operations are the offspring of the colonial history legacy which cultivated Australia’s continent ethos and sea insecurity. Therefore the level of Australia’s commitment to certain offshore campaigns and the way to support them largely depends on where the operations will be conducted and how Australia perceives the role of its major ally- the U.S. in those missions. Accordingly, an operation of necessity, an…

Tasmania is an island off the South Eastern coast of Australia, separated in the main land by the Bass Strait. Tasmania is the specific island as well as being one of the seven Australian states. Sometimes known as the Natural State, or the area of Inspiration, almost 40 % of Tasmania's land is preserved like a World Heritage Listed area. This temperate island paradise boasts 20 nature, and the mild sunny climate makes mtss is a prosperous region for making fine foods and wine. The capitol of…

1901 the white Australia policy excluded indigenous Australians from the vote and pensions. The roots of this policy can be seen all the way back in 1850 with the white miner 's hatred to the Chinese…

The 18th century explorer James Cook’s ambition in claiming Australia as authentically “British” manifested in the maps he produced. In the time he spent in Australia, James Cook named well over 100 different landmarks. Although it may seem at first as if the names he gave to these bays, isles, and mountains are arbitrary, they most certainly were not. The names given were all of English-style and more importantly arose from his history as a British-born citizen. He assigned names like “Cape…

out based on the code of law. Since every country is governed by its own set of laws and rules, due process for such criminal acts will not have the same punishment or consequences like those here in the United States. As such, the country of Australia will be analyzed in order to understand how the judicial system and the application of criminal responsibility work. The Australian legal system is based upon the fundamental belief of the rule of law, justice, and independence of the judiciary…

Migration Experiences – Topic 2 The Greek community in Australia is a vast and vibrant one. It is estimated that there is between 600,000 and 700,000 (including 2nd and 3rd generation) living in Australia now. This report will address the reasons for their migration, impact Australian Government policies have had on their immigration and the contributions they have made to modern-day Australia. Push Factors Australia saw Greek immigration in varying eras and numbers, highly dependent on…

Events in the pacific war led to Australia being involved in the battles of Kokoda, along with other pacific countries. Which steered many post war impacts on Australia. The battle of Kokoda had a significant impact in the war on the Pacific and Australia, ruining but yet building civilisations and making history within countries. Events in the pacific war in late 1941 and early 1942 of Japans conquer and determination to take of the Pacific; led to the July 1942, Kokoda jungle war in Papa New…

We’re All Australian Now by Banjo Patterson discusses how Australia united after rallying against a common enemy during war and was written to encourage Australians fighting abroad during World War One in 1915. The theme of this poem is to show the pride that Australians felt during WWI while they were proving that they were an individual country that could fight for themselves. This poem also shows how Australia united as a country instead of being just separate states that had their own…