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the last 30 years”. The University of Queensland located in Australia. (July 21, 2015). Sweet revenge against Superbugs. Superbugs 3 The study shows a special type of synthetic sugar could be the latest weapon in the fight against superbugs. A team of scientists from The University of Queensland and Queensland biotechnology company Alchemia have…

When you hear the name Australia, what do you think of? Do you think of animals like kangaroos and koalas? Do you possibly think of famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House or famous people like Steve Irwin and the band AC/DC? The country of Australia is not just big cities, Sydney and Melbourne. In his book In a Sunburned Country, Bill Bryson shows the many forms of diversity in both the people who live there and the fauna of the country, which he explains using his humor. There are also…

suicide in Australia in 2013, three quarters were males; while the Indigenous adult suicide rate for the same period, was twice as high as their non-Indigenous peers (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2015). Suicide rates for children and youth in Queensland during 2012-2013, were the highest (n=22) since recording began in 2004 (Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian [CCYPCG],…

1. Nurse to patient ratios In 2011 the nurse to patient ratio was introduced to Queensland Legislation which means the number of nurses on a ward to the number of patients under their care. I feel that the ratio is not meeting the requirements of what is actually needed in our hospitals or any care facilities. This is a major problem that is facing our nurses in today’s society. Over my time working in aged care and also having placement in the hospital throughout my course I found that nurses…

woman’s right to decide what to do with her own body. A pregnancy can be a result of any circumstance, such as teen pregnancy and rape, yet, current laws in Queensland still classify abortion as illegal and consider it to be an act of murder. This legal essay shall discuss the advantages and reasoning behind the decriminalization of abortion in Queensland, inspect various cases/legal articles and refer them to the appropriate legislation and bill. Recommendations will…

1. Outline the development / Proposal 2. Examine the positives and negatives for this development 3. Make a decision on whether you would have allowed this development to proceed 1. The development was to make a dam to store more water to help Queensland in the drought. The proposal was formed in 2006 and was stopped in November of 2009. The dam would have affected major transport including the Bruce Highway. Residents who lived near the proposed area were not happy with the proposal. The wider…

to low teacher retention rates in Queensland primary schools? A number of factors were identified as contributors to low retention rates in Queensland. The four main factors which were apparent included added stress, increased workload, an overcrowded curriculum and a lack of support. The correlations between these factors were apparent in Phase 2. The teaching industry is experiencing these issues as a whole context and they are not only specific to Queensland. It is clearly evident from these…

by which a society is regulated” (Queensland Parliamentary Council, 2018). It consists of rules with regard to behaviour, both at the time of action. Rights also play an important role in achieving sustainable development; as they contribute to social and political stability. As Australian Citizens, we have found unity in our diversity and differences. All Australians should respect the values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law and natural respect (Queensland Parliamentary Council, 2018).…

Introduction In Queensland , there is a process in action that places offending prisons in a Magistrate Court to preside whether or not they shall be put into imprisonments or not. The Australian courts follow a system of diplomatic hierarchy. The Supreme court followed by the District court and then Magistrates court. But before the process of the court a police arrest may occur, this report provided by the police is used as evidence in the process of the hearing. Research Methods…

Death and dying is different for every person experiencing the loss and is influenced by a person’s culture, lived experiences, environmental factors, and the person themselves. Indigenous Australians practices regarding death and dying are not dissimilar to Western but have unique aspects and it is important that nursing professionals are aware of and understand the process and cultural aspects of death in Aboriginal culture in order to provide culturally sensitive care to the patient as well…