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What is Sustainability?
sustainability is about reducing our ecological footprint while simultaneously improving the quality of life that we value—the ‘liveability’ of our society. Energy •Water •Purchasing, materials, products and waste •Grounds and buildings • Biodiversity
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List the Top environmental problems in Australia
Water – Australia is worlds driest inhabited continent Climate change 2050 - 250000 homes at risk from rising sea levels.our hot environment will be even hotter. Energy Need to replace fossil fues with renewable power. Could use solar, wind, marine and geothermal energy. Coal We are the biggest coal exporter in the world. 20 coal-fired power plants – we are not looking at alternatives. Biodiversity 1500 land-based species threatened We are to concerned about climate change, land degradation and water issues – don’t care. Oceans Not protecting Great Barrier Reef Fertilisers, Soil runoff, rising sea levels Overfishing Population 2040 estimated 35 million – pressure on resources Need sustainable population Sustainable cities Australian are using more water and energy per person than most of the world. Need to invest in energy-efficient houses and infrastructure Transport Lack of investment in public transport. Need to be getting rid of cars on the roads. Ourselves Educating ourselves is key. Apathy is the greatest problem.
Path of a Bill in House of Representatives.
Bill comes from government departments, interest groups, committees of inquiry, private members, petitions, the prime minister, ministers, responses to major issues and events, private citizens. A bill is a proposal for a new law. 1st Reading the bill is introduced to the House of Representatives. 2nd Reading members debate and vote on the main idea of the bill House committee public inquiry into the bill and reporting back to the House Consideration in detail members discuss the bill in detail, including any changes to the bill. 3rd Reading members vote on the bill in its final form. Bill is passes The bill is passed in the House of Representatives and sent to the Senate. THEN GOES TO THE SENATE
Describe preferential voting
It is used in single-member electorates Requires the winning candidate to secure either an absolute majority (50% +1) of the primary vote or an absolute majority after the distribution of preferences. Voters place the number 1 against the candidate of their choice – known as their first preference. They then are required to place 2 3 against other candidates listed on the ballot paper in order of preference. The counting of the first preference votes (primary vote) takes place first. If no candidate secures an absolute majority of primary votes, the the candidate with the least numbers of votes is eliminated.
Map of Australia
Write on Life on the Goldfields.
Dates features events
Write on Australian holidays. Australia Day, Christmas Day, Harmony Day.
Celebrations and holidays
Australians commemorate certain days each year that have particular meaning or national significance.
Australia Day is on January 26 and commemorates the establishment of the first settlement at Port Jackson, Sydney, in 1788. It is an opportunity for Australians to come together to celebrate their country and culture. Christmas and Easter, two of the most important dates in the Christian calendar, are marked by national public holidays throughout Australia. Christmas Day is on 25 December every year, while Easter can fall in late March or early April. Harmony Day is celebrated around Australia on 21 March each year. It’s a day when all Australians celebrate our cultural diversity.
Write on ANZAC Day, Legacy Week, Remembrance Day Dates features events
Dates features events
Where is South Australia?
Where is Western Australia?
Where is Victoria?
Where is Tasmania?
Where is New South Wales?
Where is Queensland?
Where is the Australian Capital Territary?
Where is the Northern Territary?
