Australia and New Zealand Australia and New Zealand have some similarities but at the same time differences. Both countries share similar histories with regards to economic development and labor market regulation, and they also share British colonial history. Australia and New Zealand have different regimes when it comes to government. New Zealand appears to be more economically integrated with Australia than with any other country. Comparisons of different political systems and events around the
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
It is estimated that there are more than 370 million indigenous people spread across 70 countries worldwide with approximately 250,000 Aboriginals living in Australia . Aboriginal health and education is described by New South Wales Ministry of Health to be not just the physical wellbeing of an individual but the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the whole community in which each individual is able to achieve their full potential as a human being . Racism and Paternalism is a challenge
a devastating effect on Indigenous culture in Australia. Centuries ago, the indigenous Australian have already existed in Australia. However, with the European invasion in the 1700s, Aboriginal people have ended up been the victims of the world unnatural to their existence for thousands of years. Things started to change during the late 1700s, the time when colonisation was instigated by Europeans and the British, the indigenous culture in Australia was severely damaged. Conflict, diseases, the
In this essay, I will discuss my understanding of Liberal Democracy and how the Australian political system fits in to this particular type system. I will also give some examples on Australia liberal democracy attempts to enhance people’s well-being. Liberal democracy is a political system with liberal conceptions about the rights of individuals and the market-based mechanisms for economic production and distribution in which democratically based institution of governance. (Parkin, 2002, p297) Democracy
work together for the common good. Like all institutions the UN is 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
Australia is a federation of six states and two territories, and is a rapidly ageing society today, with about 20 million people, consisting about 13% of its population, at the age of 65 and above and is estimated to increase to 18% by 2021. According to the Facts of elder abuse – Australia (2011), it is projected that there are about 100,000 reported cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation throughout Australia every year, not including many newly unreported cases which accounts for almost four
doing so lives would be lost, but signing up anyway. In 1914 Australia had a fighting age male population of 820,000 of which by the end of the year 50,000 fit young men had enlisted to serve in World War 1. Preference was given to men with military experience to be the first to go and fight but there were many other men from all walks of life and backgrounds that stood tall and faced an enemy from the other side of the world. Australia was apart of the British Empire in 1914 and when war broke out
the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions” (page 2). The lack of health literacy amongst aboriginal communities affects their ability to navigate the healthcare system, share their past medical history with providers also hinders their ability to understand the concept of statistics and probability. Although the Australian government have been attempting to provide indigenous Australians with adequate
Was Australia a workingman’s paradise? Up to 1914 many Australians had come to admit that the country had developed into a working man’s paradise due to conditions for working people had improved so much. People pack then assume a workingman’s paradise to mean a place that has better conditions for only Australians. There are arguments supporting but also opposing this statement. In order to make a final judgement, there are four main key aspects to be discussed. Firstly, the working hours. Secondly