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There is without a doubt that shark threats reduce the public safety on Australia’s popular beaches. How to maintain the safety and protect the environment is a current issue in Australia. Some say shark barrier nets and drumlines are most effective way to avoid shark threats. Buswell (2015) states that by extension, catching sharks that proximity of beaches is making those beaches safer. However, there are also negative impacts on sharks and other marine life by using shark barrier nets or…

From the first English arrivals in Australia, the Aboriginal people have lived in the shadow in their own country, with many issues that have not been resolved yet. Noel Pearson is one of the country´s most respected Aboriginal leaders and impressive intellects and powerful orators in Australia. He is a popular defender for Aboriginal rights, especially Aboriginal land. He has changed the approach to welfare, child abuse, child protection, education and economic development. In 2007, together…

imprisonment without the option of parole is that there are inconsistent meanings behind the punishment across the different Australian states. In Western Australia and Queensland, life imprisonment can refer to either the natural life of an offender or having the option of release after ten years in Western Australia and twenty years in Queensland (Anderson, J 2012). In comparison, according to Anderson (2012), life imprisonment in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania,…

Shut Up and Dance At the age of three, I walked on stage to perform my very first dance recital. Little did my parents know that I wasn’t there to dance but to fluff up the tutus of my fellow dancers. I was very concerned with the beauty of myself and my classmates. That’s why I made sure to help them look their prettiest. That was my main concern as a young child but as time as gone on, I have grown up. I now care about more things then my dance class or team being pretty. I care about my…

1. Introduction Indigenous Australians suffer significant disadvantages in life expectancy, health and welfare status in comparison to non- indigenous Australians with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular, liver and respiratory diseases contributing significantly to this disparity. Complex interrelated factors such as high-risk behaviours, limitations in access to health services, cultural and historic beliefs and influences on the management of these conditions have a significant…

vIntroduction In today’s society, the LGBT community is being accepted by some people and other countries. Everybody has their own opinion along with their different views about equality of human rights and in Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender widely known as LGBT. An American hip hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released a song called "SAME LOVE". In the song “Same Love,” Macklemore gives his opinion through a song against the issues of discrimination, gay rights, and marriage equality that we…

Having a court hierarchy in Australia’s legal system contributes to a great extent in achieving justice. The existence of a court hierarchy provides a structured format, dividing different types of courts with different jurisdictions to deal with their specialised category of cases. Without the existence of the court hierarchy, the Australian legal system would struggle immensely to operate as effectively and efficiently as they presently do to achieve justice in the Australian legal system.…

Population of Toowoomba Australia is an exciting place to visit full of one of a kind creatures and true adventure. If you have ever traveled into the country, you have probably visited the capital city of Queensland, but even though this is the most popular area, the outlying cities are growing in popularity as well. One of the most popular smaller cities is known as Toowoomba. The city plays host to many carnivals and festivals throughout the year and has become a draw to many tourists as…

Reflection 1 - Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System Restorative justice is another process that can be used to find justice. Restorative justice is an important part of the criminal justice system as it is not on retribution but restoration. I believe that restorative justice can help with the grieving process but it comes down the victims if they want to face them or if the offender wants to participate. Restorative justice is defined as to "bring victims and offenders and their…

Introduction Music encourages the intellectual, creative and emotional development of all learners through an art form, which holds significance in everyday life (Queensland Studies Authority, 2013). I strongly believe that music education plays a vital role in the social and cognitive development of students. Furthermore, the skills acquired in music are cross-disciplinary, relevant and engage all learners. The following report will discuss the Australian curriculum and discover how curriculum,…