Current and Future Population Nineteenth century scholar Thomas Malthus famously argued that population growth, if not controlled, would outgrow resources, resulting in many social catastrophes. Malthus warned that it was mathematically inevitable, but is this the case for Australia? Population defines the number of people a country houses. This number is determined by the birth rate and death rate of a country as well as and country’s migration rate and fertility rate. Australia is a highly progressive
The Gold Rushes: Why were they so significant in the growth and development of the Australian nation? The gold rush era of Australian history is very significant in the growth and development of Australia as a nation. It had a major impact on the economy, migration, the changing of the convict image, racism and population. As a result of the gold rushes which began in 1851 Australian life change into a more progressive and more attractive prospect for Australians and people over seas. It had significant
Another current Australia religious landscape is rationalised by Immigration. The major significant reason for the increase in the diversity of the religious character in Australia is immigration. The large number of immigrants since the World War II can be attributed to a variety of factors. Firstly, in the consequences of the war many Europeans and some of non-European immigrants whose families and homes had been overwhelmed sought to start a new life in a safer and more secure environment. Secondly
gold effect colonial Australia in population and society ? The gold rush in Australia is to be one of the biggest turning points in Australian history. The gold rush did not just mean finding gold, but the population increasing dramatically, changes in culture, and social and political lives. The gold rush is one of the main reasons for such a population growth and has made Australia what it is today. How it started/Where The gold craze of the 19th century in Australia all started by one man
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND ONE OTHER ECONOMY IN ASIA The Australian economy can be compared to the economy of South Korea. They share many similarities yet at the same time, are different in many ways. These similarities and differences can be explored with reference to economic growth and the quality of life in both countries as well as the distribution of income, environmental sustainability, and the role of the government in health care, education and social welfare. ECONOMIC GROWTH As of 2014
AUSTRALIA The world’s sixth largest country, Commonwealth of Australia is a country comprising of the mainland continent of Australia as well as the island of Tasmania and other smaller islands. Since forming of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, the country has maintained a stable liberal democratic system with an estimated population of 23.1 million. It is a developed country and one of the wealthiest in the world, a nation governing an entire continent. It has the twelfth largest economy and
that is not native and has negative effects on the environment and health. Not all species are invasive but there are a number that are becoming a problem in certain areas. The Cane Toad for example is considered an invasive species due to its rapid growth in areas in has been introduced to. The toad is a prolific breeder, has very few predators, and has a wide range in diet making it easy for them to survive in many conditions. Cane Toads are a threat to the new environments they inhabit as well as
The current Australia religious landscape is rationalised by Christianity as the major religious tradition. Through 1947 Christianity had been established as the major religious tradition in Australia. This was due to the European settlers of the 18th and 19th centuries who imparted to Australia their traditional Christian churches especially the Church of England and the Roman Catholic, Lutheran Congregationalist, Methodist, Presbyterian and the Baptist churches. Traditional Indigenous religions
But there are only three main impacts. The three main environmental impacts are salinity, population growth and blue- green algal blooms; those impacts play a big part in affecting the Basin's health in the long run. A very good example of current environmental degradation in the area include the population growth because it will expand arable land which leads to a decrease of yields which turns in to a very high demand for food because there will be
not perfect, but Australia has always believed in it’s potential and supported its work. Over the years Australia has provided more than 65,000 personnel to more than 50 multilateral peace and security operations. Former Prime Minister Ben Chifley once talked about Australia’s greatest objective, to be the “light on the hill- which [Australia] aim[s] to reach by working for the betterment of mankind, not only here but anywhere we may give a helping hand.” With a population of 24 million people