Location
SE Asia
Definition
A system of government where power is vested in the people, who may exercise it directly or through elected representatives, and who may remove and replace their political leaders and government in free and fair regular elections.
Australia's role
Australia is strongly engaged with the rest of the world because of a long-standing recognition that its prosperity and security are integrally linked to global engagement.
Which two characters did the same actor voice?
Batman and Tweety
Papa smurf and Jafar
Optimus Prime and Eeyeore
Optimus Prime and Eeyore
Capital city.
Jakarta
Features
freedom of election and being elected
freedom of assembly and political participation
freedom of speech, expression and religious belief
rule of law
other basic human rights.
Bilateral agreement
an agreement between two countries
High Court
•is the highest court in the Australian judicial system
•interprets the Constitution
•is the court of final appeal and is often referred to as the court of ‘last resort’
•acts independently of Australia’s political system.
Colonised by
Dutch
Resilient democracy
resilience is also on display when countries and public institutions show they are able to adapt, evolve and transform themselves in response to changing circumstances
Bilateral, Multilateral and Non-government
Aid
First Pixar Movie.
Monsters Inc.
Toy Story
Finding Nemo
Toy Story
Title of leader
President
Elected representative
person who has achieved a role through a voting process, for example: a local councillor or a member of parliament.
Treaties and conventions
International treaties and conventions are contracts signed between countries.
Once a country signs a treaty or convention, it becomes ratified. This means formal consent and it is officially valid.
In the Simpsons, what is Ned Flanders wife's name?
Maude
Marge
Mary
Maude
Importance to Australia
Trade
Closest neighbour
Large population
Economic activity
Education
Opposite
Dictatorship
Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage and its influence on Australia’s legal systems
–The Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, which establishes the National Heritage List, and includes natural, Indigenous and historic places that are of outstanding heritage value to the nation.
–The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984, which enables the Australian Government to respond to requests to protect important Indigenous areas and objects that are under threat.
What is the first song you hear in the movie "Lion King"
The Circle of Life