In what way did life on the home front change in response to Australian involvement in World War 2? ... On 19th February 1942, soon after the attack on Pearl Harbour, Australia became directly involved in the war. ... The Australian government feared the worst and took precautions such as; blackouts at night so enemies could not find us, issuing personal identity cards in case you were killed, prosecution and imprisonment of protestors and the restriction of week day sporting events. Australians were shocked, bewildered and confused, as they never thought that they would be under di...

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The term Stolen Generation refers to the removal of Aboriginal children from their families by Australian government agencies and church missions between approximately 1900 and 1972. According to the official government report, at least 30000 children were removed from their parents. ... The Aboriginal children were being taken by the government and placed in these homes because the European/ White Australians feared them; they believed that they were a concern to the white Australians. ... Neville was put in charge of all Aboriginals in Australia by the Australian government. ... The three yo...

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Key Issues There are many key issues that could be related to criminal offences since this is such a wide spread topic, but basically the issues that need focusing or re-adjusting in the Australian law are... ... The emphasis on criminal Justice in society is on crime prevention, The Australian law commission focuses on this by thinking of creative, flexible and responsible strategies, and a cautious assessment should be made of claims that a single solution such as a "long sentence" is the answer to crime. ... The Australian government can not "fix" the crime problem for good, bu...

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I have been invited here to speak to you about Australian women and their changing roles since World War II. ... As the Australian industry suffered greatly from a lack or workers the Australian government allowed women to enter the workforce in great numbers. ... This kept the Australian industries going. ... By October in 1942 the were over half a million women working in Australian industries. ... However governments, employers and male dominated trade unions were slow to agree to this.. ...

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