Essays Tagged: "Australia"

The Koala

The KoalaInroduction The koala is the Australian jewel. It has very furry, ash coloredhair, a rubbery black nose, sharp claws, fuzzy ears, ... d species.Habitat The koala is distributed along the eastern coastal semi-tropicalforests of Australia, ranging from north Queensland, New South Wales,Victoria, and a small area in the south of ... xtinction Since the koala population has dropped since 50% since the turn ofthe century, the Australian government passed a law banning anythingharmful to the koalas. At first, in the 1920's th ...

(4 pages) 61 0 3.8 Nov/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

Euthanasia

ke another person's life or his own when he/she is incurably ill and in pain. That is what whole of Australia is trying to decide. The N.T all ready has passed a law that legalise euthanasia in that s ... a in that state. Now other government leaders and members are in support of this are pushing for an Australian euthanasia law. Christian Groups and Anti-Euthanasia have seen euthanasia as a sin and a ...

(3 pages) 113 0 3.3 Jan/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

How is the independence of the judiciary guaranteed in Australia?

a) How is the independence of the judiciary guaranteed in Australia?While the Westminster system had largely developed because of the doctrine of separation o ... e the Westminster system had largely developed because of the doctrine of separation of powers, the Australian system of government is largely based on the Westminster. This doctrine of separation of ... government power by dividing it.a) Why is the independence of the judiciary an important feature of Australia's system of justice?The judiciary is the government branch that is concerned with the admi ...

(3 pages) 79 1 4.7 Mar/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Children, TV, and Violence

and very real. Why is it then that America has the most crime and violence. Why not Switzerland or Australia. Are we not as civilized and advanced as they? I believe it is this numbness to violence t ...

(10 pages) 360 0 4.7 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Privacy issues: ECHELON and the UKUSA agreement enable leading world governments to intercept the world's communications. A report discussing how and why they get away with it.

1. IntroductionSince 1948 Australia has been part of a secret agreement called UKUSA. Under this agreement Australia has colla ... n the intelligence agencies specialising in communications intelligence in America, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand in which they agree to cooperate in the gathering and distributing ... their joint global Comint activities (Campbell 1999, p.1). The other three second party countries - Australia, New Zealand and Canada - joined in 1948. The existence of the agreement is still official ...

(9 pages) 162 0 3.9 Apr/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights

The independence of the judiciary in Australia

a) How is the independence of the judiciary guaranteed in Australia?While the Westminster system had largely developed because of the doctrine of separation o ... e the Westminster system had largely developed because of the doctrine of separation of powers, the Australian system of government is largely based on the Westminster. This doctrine of separation of ... government power by dividing it.a) Why is the independence of the judiciary an important feature of Australia's system of justice?The judiciary is the government branch that is concerned with the admi ...

(3 pages) 99 0 4.3 Mar/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Describe the key issues involved in the Women's Liberation Movement, as well as discussing the outcomes of the movement.

scussing the outcomes of the movement.The Women's Liberation Movement was officially established in Australia in nineteen seventy. The members fought for legal, social and economic equality. It was es ... iberation was also established in the late 1960's, which gave inspiration to a minority of women in Australia. The main figures involved in the Women's Liberation Movement included Germaine Greer and ...

(5 pages) 389 2 4.1 May/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Economic Reform/Policy Mix, Covers macro and micro economic reforms in Australia

Question:What role do governments have in modern mixed economies such as Australia? Using appropriate indicators (macro economic aggregates) outline the present state of the ... my. In what ways is the Commonwealth government using fiscal and monetary policies to influence the Australian economy? What are the main features of the government's micro economic policy? Why is the ... licy? Why is the government concerned about microeconomic reform?Synopsis:The role of government in Australia today has less influence on the market than they did a decade ago. It function now is to p ...

(7 pages) 286 1 4.5 Mar/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

Alcohol, how behaviour changes when alcohol is introduced

eo of his behaviour the previous night. Explain how alcohol may affect human behaviour.Some Facts(1)Australian industry loses more than one billion dollars a year because of sickness caused by alcohol ... ar because of sickness caused by alcohol.Alcohol plays a part in more than 50% of serious crimes in Australia. In violent crimes it plays an even bigger part: more than 75% of them are linked to alcoh ...

(4 pages) 262 0 4.1 Jan/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Trigatipede

s failure was becoming apparent. Mycrew and I had been researching on a little island just south of Australia for over threemonths, and we were making little progress. I was hired as the team leader f ... ates with nothing to show of our three month stay. Our time was up,however, and the crew and I left Australia disappointed and empty-handed.At the airport in New York, I was greeted by Mr. Shrinton an ...

(6 pages) 41 0 3.0 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Song Analysis for "My Kind Of Scene" by artist "Powder Finger" Topic: Discuss the relevant lyrics and explain what message the song is giving that you think is important for the future.

Australian StudiesMusic AnalysisThe song "My Kind of Scene" is about the way that life is today in o ... name of the song and also the main chorus which is "It's not my kind of scene." I think that if all Australians where to think that about life and the things that some people do the way this song says ... s where to think that about life and the things that some people do the way this song says, then in Australia life would be more enjoyable and people would be doing better in life, emotionally."Tell m ...

(2 pages) 89 0 4.5 May/2002

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

An Essay on wheather or not Mary Reiby should be on the $20 note.

Mary Reibey, born Mary Haydock, may not be one of the most recognised Australian icons, but in her lifetime certain achieved many great accomplishments. She came out to A ... "The Royal Admiral" after being convicted of stealing a horse and being sentenced to seven years in Australia. She arrived in Sydney in October 1792 and two years later was married to Thomas Reibey (A ... as married to Thomas Reibey (An Irish officer on the "Britannia") whom she met on her voyage out to Australia, this however is questionable as new evidence suggests that they did not come over on the ...

(5 pages) 37 0 4.2 May/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers

What are the reasons for, and costs and benefits of microeconomic reform for Australia? Evaluate its effectiveness.

In Australia, MER has worked towards improving the productivity and competitiveness of the economy. It ... as 'the changes in government policy directed at improving the efficiency of use and allocation of Australia's resources'. This suggests that MER is about making the Australian economy work better fo ... ensure we get the best use out of them. Currently, MER is taking place in three major areas of the Australian economy: internationalizing the domestic economy, domestic reform measures and reform of ...

(5 pages) 115 0 3.3 Oct/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

'Gallipoli was a turning point in Australia's history' Assess the impact of the ANZAC experience on Australia and Australians since 1915.

The ANZAC experience that first touched the lives of many Australians in 1915 has continued to have a significant impact throughout the 20th century. As old d ... udly wear their medals and take their place in the Anzac Day service. The number of visitors to the Australian War Memorial has steadily increased each year as young Australians remember the ANZAC exp ... tralians remember the ANZAC experience. After that fateful day at Gallipoli on the 25th April 1915, Australia was never the same again. No longer were we an extension of Britain; we had won for oursel ...

(5 pages) 130 0 3.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

"Drugs" and Australian laws

Self explanitory, fairly big in nice numbering system. got a good mark. its based on australian laws by the way.[1.] IntroductionDrugs have been, and always will be a controversial issu ... talkative manner. In larger quantities depressants can cause unconsciousness and death.[2.1] Use in AustraliaAlcohol is the most widely used drug in Australia. People drink to relax, celebrate and hav ... People drink to relax, celebrate and have fun. Alcohol is part of most social occasions. One in two Australians (aged 20 to 59 years) drink alcohol at least once per week. In 1997 Australia had the se ...

(6 pages) 75 0 4.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

Child Prostitution in Australia

This is about the younger women selling sex on the streets of Australia. Took notes on a former pro and then wrote up the essay.Child ProstitutionBy.. aco.This es ...

(2 pages) 41 0 3.5 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters > Child Abuse

International Business

tional business environment. Five of the uncontrollable forces to be identified and their impact on Australia and Italy discussed are economic forces, financial forces, physical and environmental forc ... el of unemployment. When unemployment falls people seek more goods which are likely to be imported. Australia's real GDP is 4 per cent with an inflation rate of 2.2 per cent and unemployment rate of 7 ...

(8 pages) 731 1 3.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The History of Austraila's economic recovery after the first World War, and the affects various leaders of the country had on the country.

After the war Australia found itself dealing with immense consumer shortages. Leading to extensive strikes and tur ... for production and expansion as well as the overall condition of the economy.The post war period in Australia commenced with chronic shortages of consumer and capital goods. This position however chan ... buyers market for the first time since the war. (Boehm, E.A P. 51)Sir Robert Menzies served as the Australian Prime Minister for 17 years (1949-1966). Menzies' rise to power was due to the split up o ...

(11 pages) 87 0 3.2 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

The civil war in America; Its place in history.

e secure. The rapid growth of their population united the marvels of Lancashire with the marvels of Australia; it created vast cities, and peopled an enormous territory with their overflow. The accumu ...

(28 pages) 272 2 4.5 Dec/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Australia's population rate

SYNOPSISThis report presents clear and simple concepts, information and recommendations on Australia's increasing population rate and the consequences related to resources, environmental impa ... pulation rate and the consequences related to resources, environmental impacts and social issues if Australia were not to achieve a sustainable population in the near future.TABLE OF CONTENTS1.0Introd ...

(5 pages) 66 0 1.9 Feb/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Anthropology