In 2019 National Australia Bank (NAB) was taken to court by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) for charging ongoing fees to customers for financial planning services that were not provided (Australian Securities Investment Commission, 2019a). This is one example of a larger issue within the financial services industry of companies not complying with both the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) Code of Ethics and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act). FASEA Code of Conduct Under...
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Devastating droughts, brazen bushfires and now; contagious COVID-19. Whatever our nation is threatened by next we assure you our government will be ready to act. Currently COVID-19 has infected 90 countries and has been contracted by over 100,000 people. This pandemic is creeping dangerously close to our Australian shores and likely has infiltrated our lands as we speak. Our government are immediately implementing preventative measures ahead of possible outbreaks in Australia. However, the main threat by COVID-19 is its detrimental...
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This review will use three studies from The National Immunisation Strategy, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare; and The Merck Vaccine Company. These have been undertaken to determine how the MMR Vaccine treats these diseases and minimises infection outbreak through immunisation children. Comment by NARAYAN, Sanjeev: More suited for evidence. Comment by angeletta demko: The results of these studies will be compiled to investigate data that proves the three studies are incorrect and proves infant immunisation has diminished MMR related...
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This essay will look at how people smuggling and illegal immigration have evolved through time and how and what policymakers have and should do as a response. People smuggling is the act of assisting individuals to cross international borders without official authorization in return for compensation that is either financial or material (Hidalgo, 2016). This essay will look to examine why this is considered an international crime, the reasons behind the motives of both migrants and people smugglers as well...
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China has the most diversity compared to most other countries. China has some well-known animals such as the giant panda, the golden monkey and the snow leopard. China has some of the most diverse plant life and one of the best ecosystems in the world. China has the greatest diversity of wildlife in the world. There are more than 2,000 species of terrestrial vertebrates, more than 10 percent of the world's total. There are 1,189 known species of birds, nearly...
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In the mid-1960s an indigenous civil rights movement was starting to occur and there were several individuals that had massive impacts on how indigenous Australians live today. One of these people was Eddie Mabo. Eddie Mabo was born in 1936 on Murray Island but by the mid-1960s found himself fighting for his rights as an individual and for the rights of all indigenous Australians. This endeavour began when he told two academics about how he dreamed about spending his last...
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Throughout the history of Australia, Aboriginal people have faced large amounts of discrimination in society and have not had equal opportunities. Between 1910 and 1970, Aboriginal children were removed from their families by federal and state governments and were forced to adopt a white culture to rid Australia or Aboriginal people. The US Civil Rights movement (1955- 1968), led by Martin Luther King Jr and other civil rights activists such as Rosa Parks, had a massive influence on Australian activism...
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The creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights helped pinpoint the discrimination of many Indigenous peoples around the world. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was made after World War II, in 1948, to prevent any similar events. When this was created it showed how, in many countries around the world, Indigenous people had little to no rights in comparison to others. Thus, the Civil Rights movement was created. Many Indigenous people stood up for their rights and protested...
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Introduction Vaccination is one of the few ways you can protect yourself and others from infectious diseases. If you vaccinate it limits the spread of disease and could potentially wipe it out all together and it foregoing into the future. To make sure you and your family are up to date and fully vaccinated there is a National Immunisation Program schedule that is set by the Australian Government ('Why immunisation is important', 2019). By getting vaccinated you are not only...
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In the current world, technology is used so widely and by so many. It assists in a variety of daily tasks such as communication, work and even education. It interconnects our world with the click of a button allowing information to be sent around the world instantaneously. Although allowing the ability for connection, the thousands of terabytes of private information on individuals held by technology and different companies raises the dangerous issue of privacy. While Australian privacy laws cover certain...
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The prejudice and misrepresentation of Aboriginal peoples in state and federal law has existed in Australia ever since the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The American Civil Rights Movement (1955 – 1968) was lead by Martin Luther King and encouraged by the people. This significantly affected the Australian people in realising the inequality in their country. One man that was greatly influenced by the social leader in America was Charles Perkins, an Aboriginal activist that was a huge...
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S.E Hinton's classic novel 'The Outsiders' is a universal and timeless narrative set in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1965. The story revolves around two rival gangs that go by the names of the Socs and the Greasers that hold a long standing grudge due to their difference in wealth, status and living proximity. The protagonist of the narrative, Ponyboy Curtis, is caught up in the conflict between the mutual hatred of these two groups. Upon closer inspection, it can be argued...
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Introduction In relation to the context of Australia, it can be mentioned that ethical codes and conducts can support workplace management. IT can help to mitigate the dilemma within a workplace. Based on six codes of ethics, it can provide support to professional conduct in the job roles of ICT. This study discussed a real-life case study to explain ethical dilemma. Description of the incident One.Tel is considered as such a company which has achieved second position in Australian telecommunication...
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Should the media be censored? Who should censor the media? And can self-censorship work? In order to answer these difficult questions, there must be an understanding of censorship laws, how censorship functions in society, specifically within Media Production and how the Media functions. Using a case study and law and ethics research, this paper will draw conclusions and propose in depth answers to these questions. Australia’s media is currently subject to broad censorship laws that are divided into a range...
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Trump has strong opinions on illegal immigration, should Australia follow… or not? There has been a recent spark in the public interest of the subject of illegal immigration, most attribute it to the said radical views of the President of the US: Donald J. Trump. There is a lot of controversy especially on his proposal to build a giant wall along the US-Mexico border to “keep out the illegal aliens”. Who allegedly “cost the Americans upwards of $200 billion per...
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In my first topic of two i have chosen arguably one of Australia's most famous traits “AFL”, when people think of Australia people think of absurd stereotypes like “riding a kangaroo” and always having a “shrimp on the barbie” and one of the very few stereotypes everyone “loves AFL” and AFL was a sport that really transformed Australia into a prestigious country. Football was created in 1857 by a man named Tom willis Football was advocated in the winter, football...
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World War One (WW1), was a devastating historical conflict between many countries all over the world. This war began in 1914 and ended in 1918. WWI is still known as one of the biggest wars Australia has ever fought in. WW1 had a significant impact on many different countries, unions, and religions, including Australia’s Homefront. WW1 politically impacted Australia over the debate of conscription which divided political parties. Australian women were greatly affected due to the number of men enlisting,...
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To be a citizen means you have your say and are part of making your community how it is. We all have rights and responsibilities, even just being in the state, such as the simple laws like 'Don't steal' or 'Don't go through a red light', those very simple yet recognizable laws that shape our nation. Being inside but not apart has its perks, can't be forced to choose and judge, such as being a permanent resident in Australia, you...
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In today’s day and age, the terms “Inclusive” and “Inclusion” are used interchangeably, in the education world and in today’s society. Novak (2018) has defined Inclusion as “involving all children in class regardless of their capabilities and variability” while defining Inclusive as the actual practice wherein children are given opportunities to learn through cooperative and adaptive learning. These approaches serve to challenge and support individuals in their interactions with others. Renowned psychologist and Early Childhood theorist Lev Vygotsky emphasized the...
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In the 21st century, Australian women have continued to fight and gain many fundamental rights in all aspects of life, however, it is not arguable that there is still a long way to go. Since the declaration of pandemic status, the Coronavirus has only intensified the disparity in Australian gender inequality and could threaten this issue in years to come. In 2006, the World Economic Forums Global Gender Gap Index reported that Australia was 15th in the world for gender...
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A couple of days to millions of years, this process takes time. In this essay I am going to focus on the rock cycle, how it helped create the Karlu Karlu rock formation (the Devil’s Marbles), and how indigenous Australians use rocks and minerals in their everyday lives. Rocks are the hard substances that make up the Earth and are classified into three main groups: igneous (granite, pumice, basalt), sedimentary (limestone, chalk, sandstone), and metamorphic (marble and slate). The classification...
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Daylight saving time, DST, more commonly called daylight savings has been part of Australia since at least 1971 except for Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia. However, this should change. All of Australia should partake in daylight savings. Good morning/afternoon Ms. Rae and class. By only having selected states or areas participating in daylight savings, it puts the rest of Australia out of sync. Daylight savings have many beneficial features that would help that outweigh the negative short-term transitional...
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Introduction Culture exists as people’s spiritual support, and has a non-negligible impact on people’s lifestyle, behavior, and values. It is not something fixed, instead, it is always changing with the expansion of social interaction and cognitive development (Schaeffer, 2011). Multicultural education is becoming a trend in education, as it promotes the concepts of freedom, tolerance, equality, and harmony. With the process of globalization, modernization, and informatization, the coexistence and development of diverse cultures will unavoidably lead to a plurality of...
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Child labour and the effects on life During the Industrial Revolution, a number of children were forced to work in non-suitable environments. As a result, their quality of lives was drastically affected in terms of health, and society. However, it was a prevalent phenomenon of using younger workers because of demands across industries. The children workforce will be discussed and then lead to a reasonable conclusion. Child labour played a significant role during the Revolution. Many work fields relied on...
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In recent years, pizza has evolved from being just ‘party food’ to being an ‘any-day-of-the-week’ food. In Melbourne, we have seen pizzerias mushrooming left, right and center with pizza becoming a go-to meal choice for people, no matter the occasion. Pizza toppings and flavors are more diverse now than they have ever been. This means that there is something for everyone - from those who enjoy a good old plain Margherita pizza to those who prefer the punch that is...
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Introduction Australia is a unique continent that is home to some of the most diverse and interesting creatures in the world. Many of these animals have evolved to survive in the harsh conditions of their environment. This essay will discuss how Australian animals have adapted to their environment to ensure their survival. Camels Australian animals have developed a wide range of adaptations to survive in the harsh, dry environments found throughout the continent. From freshwater crocodiles that can survive in...
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Dating back to 1880, the nickname ‘Marvelous Melbourne’ was given to our city, this was introduced when Melbourne was progressing into a major world city. This was a result of the Gold Rush. The Gold Rush caused Melbourne to become one of the richest cities in the world. During this time of the Gold Rush, Melbourne expanded rapidly, causing the population to rise by. This essay will investigate the creation of Melbourne and how it came to be a ‘Marvelous...
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Victorian police have immense discretionary powers and are considered the most authoritative agents of social control in Australia. With the most dominant power comes great responsibility towards a proper performance for the safety and duty for the community. Police accountability must be reviewed when the understanding of issues is raised in society due to police powers being abused. Issues connected can entail ethics and integrity, ensuring police actions are steered by a professional code of conduct. To ensure a steady...
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Australian cultural identity is the notion that all people within Australia share the same beliefs and values surrounding a single culture. It includes the history of our nation as well as the beliefs and virtues which shape the nation's character, as perceived from a global point of view. However cultural identity is inherently flawed as it suggests that we all share the same perspective on the way in which our society as a whole should act. John Kinsella’s anthology, The...
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Introduction Australia is revealed to be ranked 41 in terms of suicide—1,320,000 people in total having committed suicide and with approximately 3,287 dying annually—out of 183 countries (Suicide Rate by Country 2020, August 2019). One method that has recently been observed and could potentially end one’s suffering and the rate of suicide is assisted dying, or well known as assisted suicide. Assisted suicide is medically defined as “the act of providing the means to commit suicide knowing that the recipient...
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