Australia's National Identity When such questions as "What is an Australian? ... Now with a clear definition, it would seem relatively easy to determine Australia's National Identity. ... (Culture, language, ideas, values and attitudes) It is a dynamic force- it brings cultures together thus having an impact on local community some way or another. ... So why is our National Identity so important? ... An individual Identity is quite accomplishable, however in defining our National Identity, is clearly impossible. ...

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The dominant national culture was defined in Anglo-Celtic terms and all other cultures were excluded from its self image. ... While the preference at that time was for British migrants, others were accepted on the understanding that they should shed their cultures and languages and be assimilated into the host population so that they would rapidly become indistinguishable from it. ... The test was given to people who were seen as "unsuitable" and it required the migrant to write down a fifty word passage dictated in any obscure European language. ... These polices recognised that large num...

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The Governments policies and practices regarding the removal of children, their treatment and the continuing effects cannot be resolved, despite the occurrence of the National Inquiry. ... They weren't aloud to speak their own language. ... In addition an annual National "Sorry Day" is celebrated on May 28 to remember the history of forcible removal and its effects towards Australia. On the 27th of May 1997, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission presented to parliament information from the National Inquiry. ... Although the occurrence of the National Inquiry, the Australi...

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Subcultures are formed when a person's values and beliefs are shaped around particular styles of fashion, music, language and other individuals with the same or similar interests. ... Subcultures are formed when an individual's attitude, images, experiences, values and identity are shaped around particular styles of fashion, music, language and culture. Subculture can be seen as a subdivision of a national culture; it exists between the parameters of certain cultures" (Najman, 2000)Identity can be defined as "The distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity...

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Introduction Australia is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse nations in the world with over 6 million Australian residents born overseas, 25% of the population with a language background other than English and over 75% identifying with an ancestry other than 'Australian'. ... Data on the correlation between background and school success can demonstrate social trends and patterns and can be used for comparison of national education systems. National and international organizations such as OECD and UNESCO draw heavily on such findings. ... Thus students may devel...

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I'll highlight that the 2007 National Intervention Strategy has failed our country's children, with regards to teaching, preserving their language and culture. ... National policies such as 'Closing the Gap' on provision for youth has become a mainstay for efforts to reduce social inequality undoing the effects of social exclusion. ... The most disadvantaged Indigenous Australians live in remote areas of Australia (National Indigenous Languages Survey Report, 2005), it is these people that have been failed by all stakeholders in not developing these communities in order to...

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These are the Constitution, Parliamentary democracy, freedom of speech and religion, English as the national language, the rule of law, acceptance and equality. ... Social equity allows us all to contribute to the social, political and economic life of Australia, free from discrimination, including on the grounds of race, culture, religion, language, location, gender or place of birth; and 1 Benefits for all - all Australians benefit from productive diversity, that is, the significant cultural, social and economic dividends arising from the diversity of our population. ... With 43% of the ...

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Although the preference was for British and Irish migrants, a small percentage of other white Europeans were also accepted on the understanding that they shed their cultures and languages. ... It was argued by many people that in the interest of national security, it was essential to rapidly increase Australia's population. ... By 1973 migrant groups were forming state and national associations to maintain their cultures, and promote the survival of their languages and heritages within mainstream institutions. ... During a census taken in 1996 it was revealed that 14.6% of Australians, 26...

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The company is nationally applauded for its impressive and compelling dances. Bangarra's key objectives are to "Rekindle the links between traditional Indigenous cultures of Australia and to help better the lives of Indigenous Australians and tell their stories through superior, world-class dancing." Their program includes national and regional tours each year and an international tour to maintain their global reputation for excellence. ... Stephan was chosen to be Artistic Director of Bangarra in 1991 and ever since then he has built a powerful reputation for the company touring nati...

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There are many aspects that impact the Australian culture they include, language, fashion, multiculturalism, Australian films, food, songs, sport, Aboriginal art and major cultural events. The Aboriginal culture has had a major impact on the Australian culture, from 1970 onward the Aboriginal culture has enforced their cultures and ways into the national prominence across many fields including in paintings, photography, design, theater, literature, dance and music. ...

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Albert Namatjira was an Aboriginal artist well known for his watercolours of Australia's outback. He was the first Aborigine to be given Australian citizenship. The Archibald Prize-winning portrait of Albert Namatjira by Sir William Dargie (1956) Albert Namatjira's Early Life ...

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The federal courts and High Court of Australia solve the national state, federal and territories problems, according to "Doing business in Australia ". ... Besides those laws, Investors and registered enterprises are given some basic rights and guarantees, such as the repatriation of investment; the remittance of earnings; the right to remit at the exchange rates prevailing at the time of the remittance such sums necessary to meet payments of interest and principal on foreign loans and foreign obligations arising from technological assistance contracts; the freedom and no requisition of proper...

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These tools used by the British were technology, the introduction of diseases and culture with a specific emphasis on language (Kennedy, 2014). It was the ability of the British to use written and oral communication with other western countries, such as Europe that disadvantaged Indigenous Australians as they were not familiar with the concept of written language. ...

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Executive Summary Mission Statement Pandofandlejoie Breweries Inc. produces products of high quality and impeccable taste that nurtures a sense of community by bringing people together. Vision Statement Pandofandlejoie Breweries Inc. will produce only the highest quality ales and lagers that will help redefine the International beer culture, and reeducate the consumer about what beer is supposed be. Operate a profitable business whose annual growth is fueled by exceptional employees who are given opportunities for development, challenging work, candid communication, autonomy, and support. ...

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All of these contribute to our diminishing capacity to shape our national destiny as we are re-colonised by deregulated global capacity. ... The preferential admission of children of migrants to universities under the unfair LOTE (Language Other Than English) bonus ensures Australian children will be disadvantaged and the government will create an educated ethnic elite to take over positions of power and control in Australia. ...

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Introduction The organisation that will be discussed throughout this essay is a large retail company, which is located right across Australia. For the purpose of anonymity, this organisation will be known as 'Company X'. Company X has been a part of the Australian retail industry for over nine...

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