Governor-General of Australia

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    of fear and anxiety for loved ones in combat will not be eternal. North Vietnam with all her treachery and greed, remains unsubdued. We must now devote all our strength and resources to the completion of our task, both at home and abroad. Advance Australia. “What I want to do today is just to put before you, honestly, and as clearly as I can, a short account of how this crisis has developed” (Menzies, 1939). The history of recent years in the Indochina conflict has been an eventful one. It will exhibit

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    from various sources and are constantly changing and edited to suit the current needs of society. For a law to passed it must first start as a bill and is voted on through parliament going from the house of representatives all the way to the governor general where it is given the sign of approval (Office, 2016). The government is able to regulate the conduct of society through specific contract and consumer laws. The Competition and consumer act, 2010 is an example of how legislation is able to support

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    The increasing complexities of present diverse societies have led parliaments to develop various types of laws and regulations on the basis of the establishment of these intricate notions of rule of law, separation of powers and responsible government in order to maintain social order and harmony between police, citizens and the government. These implementation have distinctive application within contemporary society and the way in which they are applied to policing, as they all aim to achieve civilized

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    Assignment 3. Monetary policy outlook – Australia [section – recent actions] In the May meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA, “the Bank”), the cash rate was cut by 0.25% to 1.75%. This continues the run down of the cash rate and comes on the five and a half year anniversary of the last increase in the cash rate back in November 2010, and a year after the last rate reduction. Rates were left unchanged when the Bank 's board met again on 7 June (RBA 2016a). In their corporate plan (RBA

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    Constitution Comparison

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    The basic framework of the two is basically the same in that universally the first three deal with the Federal Government in the same order: Parliament (Australia)/Legislature (US), the Executive Government (Aust.)/Executive Branch (US), and the Judicature (Aust.)/Judicial Branch (US). Again both the US constitution and the Aust. Constitution have segments dedicated to state powers and alteration; however

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    the same respect as others and stops people from doing the wrong things. The Australian Constitution was drafted at constitutional conventions in the 1890s but was put to work in 1901. The constitution are laws that are made by the Government of Australia which all citizens must follow. The Australian Constitution voted for this in a couple of referendums. (PEO, 2013) It is fair because if a person does not follow the rule/law that everyone must follow, there will be consequences. Depending on how

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    Globalization, when considered in relation to trade and money, can lead one to wonder if it is all about powerful people, organised as corporations, making goods where labour is cheapest, carting it to where the price is highest, benefiting no one but themselves, trampling the planet in the process. Was it all worth it? Globalization, when considered in relation to human rights, can restore one’s belief that it really is worth it. Much has been agreed. Much has been achieved. Much, however, is still

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    trial for both criminal and civil cases at common law. The first jury in Australia was held in 1824 in New South Wales. It was the first jury in Australia that consisted of 12 members of the public, these people being white men. Following a decision of the NSW Supreme Court on 14 October 1824. The NSW Constitution Act of 1828 effectively terminated trial by jury for criminal matters. Trial by jury was then reintroduced into Australia in 1839 and the decision of the NSW Supreme court was abolished. The

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    gambling throughout the globe especially in American. The racing involves more than one horse galloped by jockeys in a race. In Australia, thoroughbred horse racing is a popular gambling sport having A$ 14.3 billion wagered in 2009-2010. Australia has two features two types of racing, level racing and over fences in Victoria and southern parts of Australia. Statistically, Australia has the highest number of racecourses globally. After the United States, it follows with the number of horses beginning the

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    The Central Bank The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) located in Sidney, South Wales, Australia, is the Central Bank of Australia. All the responsibility that this bank has over the country comes from the Reserve Bank Act 1959. The duty to contribute for the stability of their currency, maintain full employment and the economic prosperity with the welfare of Australian people. Using strategies as setting cash rate to settle the medium term of inflation target, managing to control a strong financial

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