The threat this posed to England's control over Australia was warrant enough for Sir John Kerr, then Governor-General, to sack the Whitlam government. ... The position of Governor-General has no real power today, as evinced by the resignation of The Right Reverend Dr Peter Hollingworth, which was essentially the decision of the Australian people and their government. ... What is worse is that the Australian government has shown a willingness to accept control by following the US blindly into unpopular and, at times, immoral wars. ... It is time for the Australian government to wake ...

• Word Count: 1147
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Another policy that the Australian government implemented was the "Forward Defence Policy" which was implemented so defence forces could move forward into Asia to stop any perceived threat from communism. ... Australian forces moved in to combat these problems and other problems such as the lawlessness and government corruption in the Solomon Islands. The Australian government also supports a country's right to self-determination, which means supporting itself rather than being run by outside governments such as the colonial rulers. ... How strong it was came to light when American troops...

• Word Count: 1983
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The diversity of origins of Australians has made Australia to be one of the countries that adopt multiculturalism. The migration to Australia happened since centuries ago and still continues until the present. Up until the 1960's, Australia was defined as a White Nation. ... When Australia was made into a federation, it needed more people to develop the land. ... In 1966 the Liberal-Country Party Government began dismantling the 'White Australia' policy by permitting the immigration of 'distinguished' non-Europeans. ...

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The dispatch of Australian troops to 2nd Gulf War is another example of practical line of government. Australia's Prime minister told why his government has taken an unequivocal role in the war on terror and the coalition to disarm Iraq. ... The security guarantee that American alliance represents is very important to Australia. ... And finally Prime minister said, "The American alliance is very important to us - The word "important- in the quotation has implication meaning about Australian government policy relationship between U.S. Protests were all over the world and obviously almost ...

• Word Count: 2405
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Arguing that the Serbian government was responsible for the actions of the Black Hand, the Austro-Hungarians took the opportunity to stamp its authority upon the Serbians, crushing the nationalist movement there and strengthening Austria-Hungary's influence in the Balkans. ... The Austro-Hungarian government expected assistance from their ally, Germany, which they would come to their aid if the unthinkable happened and Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary. ... With Britain's entry into the war, its colonies and dominions abroad variously offered military and financial assistance, a...

• Word Count: 706
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Japanese wanted to destroy the US' Pacific Fleet in order to clear the way to conquer Southeast Asia - US reacts by declaring war on Japan and inspiring men to enlist in the armed forces, creates a battle cry, General Kimmal forced to retire, America bombs major Japanese cities in revenge The Home front (life in the US during the war) - Farmers grew enough crops to feed the US and all its Allies - planes, bombers, tanks, scout cars and carriers, armored cars, trucks, light vehicles, rifles and side-arms, machine guns, artillery and ammo were produced in factories - production during the...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Germany, Ottoman Empire, Great Britain, France, New Zealand and Australia and Russia are the most important countries that existed in the name of Gallipoli War. ... Heyningen talks about the reasons of French government to join the war in Gallipoli, the struggles French forces faced and last the evacuation of the French troops from the Dardanelles. ... The government saw the battle an easy one, as it could be won by just the naval force because there would not be a strong defense that would try to stop them. ...

• Word Count: 3181
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In the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia, in September, athletes from both of our nations paraded together under the neutral flag of the Korea Peninsula. The government of the Republic of Korea is interested in promoting worldwide union and peace. ...

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Also in attendance were thousands of delegates from more than eight hundred non-governmental organizations (UNHCHR, 1996). ... Another self-determination success was in Australia. ... The Penan implemented blockades and roadblocks, while receiving international help from the European Parliament, Australian dock workers, the Japanese Tropical Forest Action Network, and a host of other industries and governments who banned the use of tropical timber (Wilmer, 2000: 192). ... By becoming a signatory on this convention, the "governments agree that children should be protected and not exploited" ...

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During the restoration, Japanese political system was returned to the Emperor Mutsuhito, and he seized military power from the Shogun and established new government. ... Within Japan, the new government aggressively go ahead with westernization and modernization. ... When Japan occupied Hong Kong, trading activities with China and other Japanese occupied territories decreased and the trading with Australia, the colony of Great Britain, was completely stopped as they declare the war with Japan. ... Following the day after Japanese Imperial Army surrendered Hong Kong Government; they decreed Jap...

• Word Count: 1898
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The relationship between state and nation is important, a state is "generally recognized by other countries as possessing legal sovereignty over what happens in its territory, being responsible for the institutions of government, who both formulate and enforce the laws of the state, and are responsible for its security and protection" (Brown 1995: 10). ... Australia: Longman. ... The ideal of a world community was also captured in the 70s in Alma-Ata . " need for urgent action by all governments and the world community to protect and promote the health of all the people of the world." ...

• Word Count: 1928
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The world-wide environmentalist non-government organization phenomena ( such as the World Wildlife Fund, directed by Prince Phillip ) was created top-down, with a complex web of financing, from the circles of the British oligarchy. ...

• Word Count: 3054
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Through much of history, the strength of a nation has been determined by the strength of its leader. Despite the appearance of holding power, leader's often are undermined by their own subjects as the case of Emperor Hirohito of Japan. It is true that during his reign Japan has seen a territorial...

• Word Count: 5382
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: Undergraduate