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My question: What did the freedom ride set out to achive?
The freedom ride's purpose was to investigate and raise awareness of the racism and discrimination by white people against Indigenous people, in places such Moree and Walgett.



Question: Why did the ban of the Communist Party fail in the 1950s?
 

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Question: Why did the ban of the Communist Party fail in the 1950s?
because menzies held a referendum to make the banning of the Communisit Party legal had been unsuccessful.



QUESTION: describe one policy which one prime minister had introduced.
 

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QUESTION: describe one policy which one prime minister had introduced.
Gough Whitlam's Government introduced Medibank on 1 July 1975. Medibank is a universal health care insurance scheme which enables people to have access to high standard and public medical treatment, regardless of income.

The original proposition for financing Medibank was from taxpayer levy. However, it was rejected twice by the Senate on August and December 1974. Therefore, was funded entirely from general revenue.

Later, the name "Medibank" was changed to "Medicare".

Question: How did the 1967 referendum affect Aborigines?
 

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Question: How did the 1967 referendum affect Aborigines?
it decided aboriginal people should be included in the census and that the federal govt should have the power to make laws for all aboriginal people. it also led to the creation of a federal aboriginal affairs department.

question: why is the wik decision in 1996 so important?
 
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question: why is the wik decision in 1996 so important?
The Wik decision was so important to both Aboriginal land rights and Australian history in the fact that it legally recognised that native title rights exist on pastoral leases - both can co-exist. This coexistence provides the means by which many Aboriginal people, locked off grazing stations in the 60s and 70s, wishing to be recognised of rights to their traditional lands, can claim, though difficult, their land currently occupied by pastoralists and farmers. It overturned a number of components of the Mabo decision and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth).

List and describe the impacts the Vietnam War had on veterans and their families.
 
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- Agent orange was a major factor and it gave many vietnam veterans cancer as well as their children. Many of their children also had deformities which was later accepted to be because of agent orange
- Mental ilness like Post traumatic stress disorder was common in vietnam vets, some were scared of loud noises and stuff thinking it was bombs
- Many relationships broke up between the vets and their wives and family because they had changed and become "hardened from the experience".

what were women liberationalists and what did they aim to achieve/achieve? =D
 

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My turn: describe the experiences in Australia for a migrant group in the post war period.
Italians

- Came by boat in the late 1940's as migrants and/or refugees, a pretty rough journey =P
- The Italians congregated like tribes, being close to each other in suburbs in Melbourne and Italian enclaves such as Leichhardt in Sydney xD
- Italian people were called 'daggos' because of their darker toned skin via the predominantly Anglo community then. Other insults were made on them based on their race... (not sure which ones but there were particular ones)
- Under the assimilation policy applied to immigrants and Aborigines, they were expected to drop their culture and traditions and follow the Australian way of life. It did not expect them to drop their language or religious views.
- The Italian migrant group experienced a lot of hardship in Australian society, and for workers, their qualifications were not recognized so therefore they had to take whatever work was possible. Many Italian people also had difficulty learning the English language.

Or I could do Chinese =P

- Much of the Chinese culture until the abolition of the White Australia policy was altered into a more Chinese-Australian culture due to the restrictions of Asian people as a whole migrating into Australia.
- The first major group of Chinese that came to Australia were ethnic Chinese from Vietnam. They came to flee persecution from the Communist Government. They often experienced hardships living and dealing with the language and the environment they were living in and tended to stick together as a community.
- Chinese Migrants from Hong Kong migrated from the period of 1984-1997, unlike the usual migrant convention (mom dad and children), the dad would still work in Hong Kong while the mom and children would live in Australia.
- Bob Hawke allowed 50,000 visas to allow Chinese students to stay in Australia in fear of the Communist Party of China following the event of the Tiananmen Square protests. This allowed potential dissidents such as Chen Yong Lin to seek a safe place from the People's Republic of China.
- Chinese have achieved success in many fields today, such as Terence Tao and his research of Mathematics, Bing Lee and the start-up of the Bing Lee business and Poh Ling Yeow =P as a master chef contestant xD
- From the 1990's, Chinese people came as skilled migrants or International Students. Many of the Chinese students took the places of such courses like Business, economics, engineering and the sciences and skilled migrants worked as doctors, professors, start-ups of coaching colleges/tutoring centers and other highly skilled professions.
- The Chinese in Australia have lead to the contribution of more diverse Chinese foods, such as Shanghainese, Sichuanese, Taiwanese and Qingdao cuisine xD



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Describe the political, social and cultural changes that happened throughout the late 1960s as a result of the Vietnam War.
 

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what were women liberationalists and what did they aim to achieve/achieve? =D
Women liberationists were the women that lead the feminist movement from the late 1960s and they demanded equality for women, such as wages, the right to work even with pregnancy, maternity leave, education, etc..
 
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Describe the political, social and cultural changes that happened throughout the late 1960s as a result of the Vietnam War.
Through a developing opposition to the Vietnam War, Australians became much more politically aware as they had ever been. Previously, govt. decisions were accepted, however, as a result of the Vietnam War, more Australians became involved in govt decision making processes - influencing decisions by voting for certain governments + protesting. New technology, such as advancements in television, made transmitting social and political issues easier.

The youth of the 60s challenged the traditional values of previous generations and actively opposed the decisions of the government. There was a move towards a more liberal society, promoting equality.

Aust. population experienced further change. The population continued to arrive as some 90,000 Indo-Chinese refugees arrived in Australia at the conclusion of the VW, changing the makeup of the Australian population.

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Hm, another one. I'll go with Outline Australia's role as a global citizen in the post war period.
 

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Through a developing opposition to the Vietnam War, Australians became much more politically aware as they had ever been. Previously, govt. decisions were accepted, however, as a result of the Vietnam War, more Australians became involved in govt decision making processes - influencing decisions by voting for certain governments + protesting. New technology, such as advancements in television, made transmitting social and political issues easier.

The youth of the 60s challenged the traditional values of previous generations and actively opposed the decisions of the government. There was a move towards a more liberal society, promoting equality.

Aust. population experienced further change. The population continued to arrive as some 90,000 Indo-Chinese refugees arrived in Australia at the conclusion of the VW, changing the makeup of the Australian population.

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Hm, another one. I'll go with Outline Australia's role as a global citizen in the post war period.
lol i think this was in the trials anywayz
- australia became part of U.N in 1945 and took part in peace keeping this included sending troops to countries like iraq and afghanistan
- after vietnam war australia gave a home to indo-chinese refugees
- the colombo plan in 1950 involved providing aid to countries in south-east asia

QUESTION: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE IN POSTWAR PERIOD E.G HOUSING/ENTERTAINMENT
 
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Jesus Christ, you guys are genius for setting out a marathon. I've just been copying and pasting notes from here.

since as I don't know anything on history, i'm just going to ask the next question.
Explain social and cultural features of British OR American influence on popular culture.
 

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Jesus Christ, you guys are genius for setting out a marathon. I've just been copying and pasting notes from here.

since as I don't know anything on history, i'm just going to ask the next question.
Explain social and cultural features of British OR American influence on popular culture.
Britain: Gave australia 2 things, our language, our system of government and legal system. Also, "God save the Queen" was the national anthem at this time"

America: At the time Australia was going through rapid "Americanisation" as we were fllowing American popular culture through programmes on tv, films in cinemas and american music.

Hope that helped :)
 

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QUESTION: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE IN POSTWAR PERIOD E.G HOUSING/ENTERTAINMENT
I'm not sure if my answer is correct, but I tried anyway :)

Household Appliances: In the post war period, women were strongly encouraged to stay home and become the 'perfect', ideal housewife, meaning advertisements for household goods were directed at women, the main consumers. This idea, that women were supposed to stay home, provided much increase to sales of household appliances. Though, most household appliances had been invented before WWII, after the war there was a consumer and manufactoring boom, making such goods, that were once very expensive, affordable and more commonly found in a regular, Australian household.

Though, the role of women has changed dramatically since this era, actual changes to household appliances have been very limited. The only changes being, making products much smaller and compact and making them fully automatic, for example, the washing machine. In this day and age, it is very unlikely for a household in Australia to go without such appliances like microwaves for example, fifty years ago such goods would have been far too expensive for an average income to afford. We owe the luxary of having much access to household appliances to Japanese companies who have built cheaper, smaller devices over time.

My question (asked before, but never answered): Explain John Kerr's role in the controversial Whitlam dismissal.
 

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Bahaha i remember my teacher saying, "John Kerr had a brother named Wane...."
 

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My question (asked before, but never answered): Explain John Kerr's role in the controversial Whitlam dismissal.
John Kerr's role in the Whitlam dismissal caused much dismay through the general public on 11th November 1975. John Kerr used his power to dismiss Gough Whitlam, citing that Whitlam was unable to allow supply to pass through the Senate and the loans affair (a series of scandals involved with the Middle East). Malcolm Fraser was later appointed caretaker prime minister via John Kerr. John Kerr later became the most hated man in Australia at the time, due to this incident.
 

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I'm not sure if my answer is correct, but I tried anyway :)

Household Appliances: In the post war period, women were strongly encouraged to stay home and become the 'perfect', ideal housewife, meaning advertisements for household goods were directed at women, the main consumers. This idea, that women were supposed to stay home, provided much increase to sales of household appliances. Though, most household appliances had been invented before WWII, after the war there was a consumer and manufactoring boom, making such goods, that were once very expensive, affordable and more commonly found in a regular, Australian household.

Though, the role of women has changed dramatically since this era, actual changes to household appliances have been very limited. The only changes being, making products much smaller and compact and making them fully automatic, for example, the washing machine. In this day and age, it is very unlikely for a household in Australia to go without such appliances like microwaves for example, fifty years ago such goods would have been far too expensive for an average income to afford. We owe the luxary of having much access to household appliances to Japanese companies who have built cheaper, smaller devices over time.

My question (asked before, but never answered): Explain John Kerr's role in the controversial Whitlam dismissal.
Sir John Kerr as a central figure in the dismissal. Gough Whitlam appointed Kerr as governor general because he had a previous role in the Labor Party and he had several friends in the Labor party, even though the two were not close

- Both had different views on what the role of governor general was.
- Whitlam merely say the role as a ceremonial figure
- Sir John Kerr saw the role as a central role, and important figure in decision making.
- Kerr ignored the convention of 'only consulting his prime minister' and consulted Sir Garfield Barwick on what he should do about the supply problem.
- Barwick suggested Kerr use his 'reserve powers' and sack whitlam and leave Fraser as caretaker prime minister.
- Kerr believed that if he consulted Whitlam about his intentions of sacking him, he would also get the sack.
- On the 11th November Whitlam was dismissed.
- On the same day, Sir John Kerr swore in Fraser as caretake prime minister and must pass the supply through the senate. He must also not create any new bills until the next election.
- Liberals win the election by a landslide.
- Many people were against Sir John Kerr's dismissal resulting in various protests.
- Questions include: How could the queen's represenative, a role chosen by the prime minister himself, sack the elected Prime Minister?

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What were the changing patterns of migration 1945-2000?
 

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What were the changing patterns of migration 1945-2000?
From 1945, after World War II ended, Arthur Calwell was established as the first immigration minister as a result of needing to populate the country in the event of a possible invasion from a foreign country, which resulted in the quote 'populate or perish'. Arthur Calwell saw the need for immigration, however, he supported the White Australia Policy to keep out Asian migrants from Australia. He prioritized migration from Great Britain, which only ten pounds was needed to enter Australia. Those British people that entered in the post WW period were called 'ten pound pommies'.

In 1947, Australia signed the treaty from the International Refugee organization (a temporary agency of the United Nations), which allowed refugees from war-torn countries such as Italy, Greece and East European countries. Since then, more migrants apart from Great Britain have entered into Australia.

The Colombo Plan was signed in 1950, allowing students from Asian countries to study in Australian Universities.

In 1957, non-Europeans with 15 years residence were allowed to become Australian citizens. In 1958, the Dictation test was abolished and a new and simple way of entry was introduced. Previously, immigrants were avoided from settling into Australia due to the Dictation test.

In 1966, Immigration Minister Hubert Opperman reviewed the immigration policy and allowed well qualified people to settle into Australia. More restrictions were relaxed on immigration from countries that were not European. This therefore allowed migrants from Lebanon and the Pacific Islanders to settle into Australia.

In 1973, the death of the White Australia Policy has finally arrived =P (sorry just ignore that but you get what I mean) and this meant that anyone, regardless of background/race were allowed to settle into Australia.

The first intake of Asian migrants (in 1976) were the Vietnamese refugees who fled the fall of Saigon which occured in April 30 1975. The refugees attempted to flee the Communist Take-over of South Vietnam. Australia allowed the refugees to enter because Australia was involved in the Vietnam Warm, fighting with the South Vietnamese.

The Vietnamese Chinese fled to Australia and other countries in 1978 as a result of the oppression from the Vietnamese Government to the ethnic Chinese in Vietnam.

From the period of 1984-1997, Hong Kong Chinese settled into Australia as people feared the take-over of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China would affect their livehoods (Communist take-over). These bunch migrants for the first time, were middle to upper class people compared with other migrant groups.

In 1989, Bob Hawke issued 50,000 vias for Chinese students to stay in Australia following the fears of the Tiananmen Square protests. Since then, migration from the People's Republic of China has grown rapidly, and is now the largest source of migrants from Asia.

From the 1990s, younger people migrated to Australia to study in Universities. These groups included Indonesian Students, Chinese students (which would become the largest and most dominant proportion of the 2000's) and students from other countries. These people would initially study in Australia, and at the same time, apply for Permanent Residency so that their relatives could come over to Australia.


Talk about refugees from Africa?... if that's part of it?


Next Question;

What were the political changes of the 1960's-1970's that occurred in Australia?
 
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From 1945, after World War II ended, Arthur Calwell was established as the first immigration minister as a result of needing to populate the country in the event of a possible invasion from a foreign country, which resulted in the quote 'populate or perish'. Arthur Calwell saw the need for immigration, however, he supported the White Australia Policy to keep out Asian migrants from Australia. He prioritized migration from Great Britain, which only ten pounds was needed to enter Australia. Those British people that entered in the post WW period were called 'ten pound pommies'.

In 1947, Australia signed the treaty from the International Refugee organization (a temporary agency of the United Nations), which allowed refugees from war-torn countries such as Italy, Greece and East European countries. Since then, more migrants apart from Great Britain have entered into Australia.

The Colombo Plan was signed in 1950, allowing students from Asian countries to study in Australian Universities.

In 1957, non-Europeans with 15 years residence were allowed to become Australian citizens. In 1958, the Dictation test was abolished and a new and simple way of entry was introduced. Previously, immigrants were avoided from settling into Australia due to the Dictation test.

In 1966, Immigration Minister Hubert Opperman reviewed the immigration policy and allowed well qualified people to settle into Australia. More restrictions were relaxed on immigration from countries that were not European. This therefore allowed migrants from Lebanon and the Pacific Islanders to settle into Australia.

In 1973, the death of the White Australia Policy has finally arrived =P (sorry just ignore that but you get what I mean) and this meant that anyone, regardless of background/race were allowed to settle into Australia.

The first intake of Asian migrants (in 1976) were the Vietnamese refugees who fled the fall of Saigon which occured in April 30 1975. The refugees attempted to flee the Communist Take-over of South Vietnam. Australia allowed the refugees to enter because Australia was involved in the Vietnam Warm, fighting with the South Vietnamese.

The Vietnamese Chinese fled to Australia and other countries in 1978 as a result of the oppression from the Vietnamese Government to the ethnic Chinese in Vietnam.

From the period of 1984-1997, Hong Kong Chinese settled into Australia as people feared the take-over of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China would affect their livehoods (Communist take-over). These bunch migrants for the first time, were middle to upper class people compared with other migrant groups.

In 1989, Bob Hawke issued 50,000 vias for Chinese students to stay in Australia following the fears of the Tiananmen Square protests. Since then, migration from the People's Republic of China has grown rapidly, and is now the largest source of migrants from Asia.

From the 1990s, younger people migrated to Australia to study in Universities. These groups included Indonesian Students, Chinese students (which would become the largest and most dominant proportion of the 2000's) and students from other countries. These people would initially study in Australia, and at the same time, apply for Permanent Residency so that their relatives could come over to Australia.


Talk about refugees from Africa?... if that's part of it?


Next Question;

What were the political changes of the 1960's-1970's that occurred in Australia?

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Describe the pattern of migration to Australia in the post World War II period.
 

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