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What does it mean to be Australian Citizen?
Outline of session
• Indigenous People• Settlement and
Exploration• Migration• Geography • Government• Economy
• 22 million people• 200 languages• Sixth largest country in the world• An island and a continent• Secular government• Religion – Christian, Hindu, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism • Multicultural society
Australia 2011: facts and figures
AUSTRALIA
What do I Know? What do I want to Know What have I Learnt?
From this time forward, under God,* I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose
democratic beliefs I share, whose rights and liberties I respect, and whose laws I will uphold
and obey.Australian Citizenship Pledge
Australia and its People
Australia’s first inhabitants were the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are the Indigenous people of Australia. Australia’s Indigenous cultures are the oldest continuing cultures in the world.
Historically, Aboriginal people are from mainland Australia and Tasmania. They have lived here for between 40 000 and 60 000 years.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQGApoHMZYI
Indigenous Australia
Torres Strait Islanders are from islands to the north of Queensland. Indigenous people share common beliefs and traditions That still guide them today. They have a deep connection with the land that is expressed in their stories, art and dance.
Discovery and SettlementEuropean settlement started when the first 11 convict ships, which became known as the ‘First Fleet’, arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788. (Date now celebrated as Australia Day).
The first governor of the colony of New South Wales was Captain Arthur Phillip. He overcame many problems in the first few years of European settlement. The Colony survived and as more convicts and free settlers arrived, it grew and developed. More colonies were established in other parts of the country.
Early Migration
Early free settlers were from Great Britain and Ireland.
This British and Irish heritage has had a major Influence on Australia’s history, culture and political institutions.
The Nation of Australia
In 1901, the colonies were united into a federation of states called the Commonwealth of Australia. At that time, Australia’s
population was counted at about four million people. This number did not include the Indigenous people.
Migration a gradual change• 1966 – opened door for selective non European and skilled
Asian migration
• 1973 – removed all racial qualifications to immigration
• 1975 – after Vietnam War increase in migrants from Vietnam, China and India
• 1975 – acceptance of refugees from war torn countries
Since 1945, 6.5 million people have come to Australia. Over one quarter of Australians were born overseas.
Apology to the Stolen Generations 2008On 13 February 2008, the Australian Prime Minister made a national apology to the Stolen Generations in the Australian Parliament. He spoke on behalf of all Australians. He said Sorry for the way Indigenous Australians had been treated in the past. He said sorry especially for the way that Indigenous children had been taken from their parents.
Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
Australia is a democracy. A democracy is a system of government in which citizens freely choose representatives to govern the country and make laws on their behalf.
Australians believe in peace, respect, freedom and equality.
http://lhayman.glogster.com/citizenship/
Government
Head of State Governor General
Queen’s Representative
Prime Minister
I am, You are, We are Australian• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBrha_1
MUak
Culture Box - Australia
Different items in each box – each team to present on Australian culture from what they have learnt from presentation and what’s in the Box