Australia S Place in the World Overview

Australia S Place in the World Overview

Australia’s Place in the World Overview

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1. Citizenship – why bother?

  1. What is citizenship?
  2. Why is it important?
  3. Can you be a citizen of more than one country at the same time?
  4. Who can become a citizen of a country?
  5. Describe 3 rights that a citizen can presume to have
  6. Discuss whether you agree with this article? Can you really measure happiness?

2. Who is more important – government OR NGO’s when it comes to helping those in need?

  1. What is government aid?
  2. What is non-government aid?

3. Why is monitoring population so important?

  1. Why does Australia undertake a census?
  2. Where does the government provide the Australian public with the information gathered?
  3. Describe 3 waysthe government uses the information.
  4. From the 2011 census data answer the following:
  5. What is the % of men vs. women (from total population)
  6. Which state has had the greatest growth since 2006 (how much?)
  7. How many children (on average) does an Australian family have?
  8. Create a population pyramid using the data found in the People — demographics & education section ( )
  9. Find one other interesting fact that you think the class might want to know – why is it interesting to you?

4. What do boat people and the rights of humans have to do with each other?

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  1. Who are the “boat people” often referred to in the Australian press?
  2. Are they legal refugees? Why?
  3. Which human rights are they entitled to?
  4. Australia's Humanitarian Program is an important part of our contribution to the international protection of refugees; describe the 5 main areas currently being addressed. (

5. What is the importance of Reconciliation?

  1. Listen to (or read the transcript) from the ABC Radio National interview Program 3 - Unfinished Business and answer the questions below:
  2. What is the key point of this interview?
  3. Why is the Torres Strait area important?
  4. What did Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo vow to win?
  5. What was the important detail thatthe High Court of Australia ruled in 1992?
  6. Land rights legislation already existed in two Australian States prior to 1992, which states were they?
  7. What is the ‘onus of proof?’
  8. What should happen from an indigenous persons' perspectiveto settle land claims?

6. Australia’s place in our region

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  1. What is foreign policy?
  1. Who manages this?
  2. What are the 8 current international issues being dealt with by this department? Provide a brief description for each
  3. Who are Australia’s key allies?
  4. Listen to (or read the transcript) from the ABC Radio National interview “Program 12 - Australia's Place in the World

7. Your perspective

  1. Listen to (or read the transcript) Program 13 - Youth Forum.
  2. What questions would you ask Prime Minister Gillard if you were to attend such a forum today?
  3. What issue do you think most concern the youth of today?
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