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= Federation =

When did this occur? 1901 What did it mean for Australia’s colonies? It meant all of the colonies are one nation. Explain the role of the Governor General. The Governor General represents the Queen in a different country. What is the Constitution?The Constitution is the set of legal principals by which Australia is Governed. Explain the meaning of federalism and bicameralism.Federalism means the federal principal of Government. Bicameralism means having two branches, chambers, or a house, as a legislative body.

Explain the three levels of government in Australia. Write a brief explanation on the roles and responsibilities of each level of government? > trade, immigration, currency and defence. > education, forestry, public transport and main roads. > regulations and land subdivisions, and public health and recreation facilities such as swimming > pools. Name the title for the leaders of each level of government. Federal-Prime minister. State-Premier. Local-Mayor. How are decisions made and passed into law at a state and Federal level? Australian governance is multi-tiered. It involves the cooperation of federal and state parliaments and local councils that make laws. Laws are implemented by executive governments and bodies at each level.C COAT OF ARMS. The coat of arms represents Australia, The shield in the middle represents Australia's states, The Kangaroo and the Emu represents Australia's native animals and The Wattle Represents Australia's native plants. List some of the tasks of the Australian prime minister.chairing the weekly party meeting in which the party decides policy and examines new legislation. Selecting other members and senators from the same party to be ministers. Deciding with the ministers in cabinet what new laws should be introduced into parliament. Leading the government as the chief government spokesperson in the House Of Representatives. Representatives the Australian government overseas. Advising the Governor-General about important appointments such as the appointment of ambassadors, heads of government departments and other constitutional matters,and deciding when to call an election and leading the party in the election. Write a short explanation of the voting process used in Australia.Go to Poling Booth then you get checked off after that you get a piece of paper and write what party you vote for.Look at these symbols for some of the political parties that exist in Australia.I think Labor and Liberal used Red and Blue because red and blue are on the Australian Flag.I think The Greens, The Nationals and The Democrats used Green and Yellow because the colours of Australia and they are environmentally friendly.
 * Federal-Looks after the country.
 * State-Looks after the state.
 * Local-Looks after your area.
 * 1) Federal Government responsibilities include: foreign affairs, social security, industrial relations,
 * 1) State and Territory Government responsibilities include: justice, consumer affairs, health,
 * 1) Local government responsibilities include: local road maintenance, garbage collection, building

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 * // The Antarctic Treaty //**


 * // I //****// n 1959, 12 of the countries signed an Antarctic Treaty. People from every country formed a peace sign in the ice. 42% of Antarctica is claimed to Australia because of a famous Australian Antarctic explorer named Sir Douglas Mawson. As soon as your country signs the treaty you must follow its rules. //**


 * // D //****// uring year 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic treaty. These countries were Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, UK, USA & the former Soviet Union. The UK was the first country to sign the treaty. The treaty also stated all the claims from different countries. //**


 * // P //****// eople who claimed parts of Antarctica formed a peace sign in the ice. The peace sign showed that there would be peace in Antarctica. There would also be no wars. //**


 * // A //****// ustralia’s claim was the biggest because of an Australian Antarctic explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson. He mapped the Antarctic coastline, explored glaciers & collected rock samples. He went on an expedition with Swiss Scientist Xavier Mertz & Army Lieutenant Belgrave Ninnis. It was a sad journey because Mertz & Ninnis died during the expedition. //**


 * // A //****// fter signing the treaty you must follow its rules. The rules state that no weapons will be tested. There would be no nuclear waste can be dumped there & no-one is allowed to build military bases. //**


 * // I //****// t has come to my concern that the treaty has helped save people, animals & environments in Antarctica. If weapon testing & nuclear dumping was available the people, animals & environments would die or hurt badly. That is why we must work together to preserve & save animals & environments such as those found in Antarctica. //**