South Australia

Since the British colonization of Australia, the basic rights of indigenous Australian, including the land rights were despised, or even violated, by British settlements in many ways. Although the government’s policies have started to change from 1960s in order to protect human rights of indigenous people, the questions of reconciliation between them and Australian government have not been solved by now. In this essay, I will clarify Australia’s effort to make the reconciliation with indigenous…

1- There have been many instances where Bolt Pty ltd (‘Bolt’) an Australian electronics company have come under contravention of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). In Bolt’s advertisement promoting their new phone model the “Bolt Worldly” they have stated several terms in which is unethical and against the ACL. The issue with the advertisement firstly is that Bolt have claimed that the product Bolt “Worldly” is made “For Australians, by Australians” however the advertisement has in fine print at…

Refugees have existed ever since there has been conflict in the world; both World Wars, displacement of Jews and Palestinians, the India and Pakistan border conflict, and even the aftermath of Japanese imperialism. Although refugees have been a huge issue throughout history, the recent crisis has brought over one million refugees into Europe in just 2015. Today, more than 65 million people are forced out of their home country as a result of persecution, violence or natural disasters. The…

Due to the distorted retellings of Australia’s history, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has suffered and become widely misunderstood. Stories often provide a myopic, inaccurate image of the Indigenous people, portraying them as uneducated, violent or lazy. While many Australians seem to lack concern for the country’s first inhabitants, there is a large population who also wishes to protect them and resolve a number of issues deeply rooted in Australian history. In an effort to gain…

Aboriginal Spirituality is inextricably amalgamated to the Dreaming, in which the adherent is provided with grounding in the past, present and future- a vehicle for posterity in finding meaning and purpose. Here, “the Dreaming can be seen as an embodiment of Aboriginal creation which gives meaning to everything”, exemplifying the importance of Dreaming in determining Aboriginal Spirituality. Furthermore, the Ku Ring Gai people’s rainbow serpent creation story of Ku Ring Gai National Park…

During World War One, two referendums were held on the 28th of October 1916 and the 20th of December 1917 to the Australian public . The referendums allowed the people of Australia to establish whether the Australian government should introduce the proposal of conscription - the nationwide system of mandatory service to the national military. It was proposed but not introduced during the Great War; due to the severity of casualties on the Western Front as well as constant pressure from the…

line] Then, she sprinted right to the finish line just as she had sprinted into the nation’s heart. Our country will not forget that day, when one exemplary individual reflected the attributes that epitomize Australia and its people, all in the span of 49.11 seconds. Intro - On this Australia Day, as we celebrate our great country, as we venerate all those who have shaped our nation, as we commemorate our values of freedom, unity and equality and as we recognize our standpoint within the…

land. 3. How does the guide describe the feeling of Uluru? Answer: It is like a mystical place, you feel it as you draw nearer. When you are why underneath the Rockets it’s bigger than you can possibly imagine. 4. What can you see better in Australia and why? Answer: You can see the shooting stars about every 15 minutes. Great Barrier Reef 5. What is the Great Barrier Reef? Answer: The Great Barrier Reef is the biggest reef in the world 6. What is the nature reserve…

Native Title or Land Title is a common law that allows indigenous people to own their traditional land and/or waters. In 1993 Native Title became a part of Australian law because Eddie Mabo influenced the high court to understand and acknowledge the bond that some indigenous groups share with their land/waters. Torres strait islanders or aboriginals are now able to claim native title over land that isn’t residential freehold, farms held in freehold, residential or commercial purpose leases,…

The most common contemporary impact of other Cultures on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures is people having a lack of knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their culture, or their backgrounds. Being familiar with their behaviours, their history and their connection and relationships between people, their land and their culture is important in order to better communicate and work with and/or alongside them. It is important to acknowledge that…