Culture Of Australia
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Australian Arts, culture
Australia s Art and culture is a fine reflection of both contemporary and traditional societies dating back to the era of the Aboriginal Islanders. The indigenous inhabitants of Australia known as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were a diverse group of people with varied cultural beliefs, practices and traditions and spoke many different languages. The foundation…
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Americanisation of Australian culture
AustLIIDatabasesAlternative Law Journal2[2] AltLawJl 56 Berger, Charles - Americanization and Australia edited by Philip Bell and Roger Bell [2] AltLawJl 56; (2) 25(3) Alternative Law Journal 150 Americanization and Australia edited by Philip Bell and Roger Bell; UNSW Press 1998; $29.95. The term Americanisation is often deployed as a sort of conversation stopper. It is…
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Workplace culture in Australia
International students are advised to check with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on the rules regarding working in Australia, as they may change at any time. As a student, there are restrictions on the number of hours you can work even when you have been granted permission to work. You must obtain a Tax File Number (TFN) to be able to work in Australia. This can…
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Cultures of Australia
Although Australia is a predominantly Christian country, with about 64% of all Australians identifying as Christian, there is no official state religion. People in Australia are free to practice any religion they choose, as long as they are not breaking the law. All but three of the 22 major religions of the world are practiced in Australia, demonstrating its cultural diversity…
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Aboriginal Background
The spiritual views of Aboriginal people are complex and largely impenetrable to those not born and initiated into its world. For Aboriginal people, their land is populated with a parallel world of visible and invisible forces; the land is alive with spiritual forces and each and every Aboriginal person who lived in or passed through the landscape is culturally and emotionally…
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Australian cultural customs
Australia s multicultural society is made up of people from over 210 different nationalities, so it is difficult to define what is typical in Australian culture or social customs. However, there are some values most Australians consider important: That people will be given a fair go : that is, that you will be treated equitably. For example, La Trobe has advocates, grievance…
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American influence on Australian culture
Since America and Australia fought together as allies in World War One and World War Two, the two countries have shared a common bond. American soldiers stationed in Australia during the wars brought about an influx of American foods, such as hot dogs and hamburgers, which have since become staples of Australia s fast food industry. Many of the soldiers stationed in Australia…
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Australian beach culture
Sun Safety Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. Even when it doesn’t feel that hot, the sun here is very intense, especially between 11am and 3pm during daylight saving time (10am to 2pm during standard time). Always protect your skin, by staying in the shade or using sunscreen, a hat, a shirt and sunglasses. More information about sun safety can…
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Special events in Australia
We are now half way through the election campaign and it’s time to get informed, ask your burning questions and join the conversation. The Guardian’s political editor, Lenore Taylor, and deputy political editor, Katharine Murphy, will be joined by special guests in Sydney and Melbourne to discuss policies, candidates and the current state of play. The overarching themes of…
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Customs in Australia culture
Unlike many other cultures, Australians say what they really mean and are, in general, more individual and outgoing. They are mostly relaxed, easy-going, open and direct. People normally think that most Aussies dwell in the countryside but as a matter of fact, more than three quarters of them live amidst the crowded cities and urban areas, mainly along the seashore. Some key…
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