Wk 8 term 2 source analysis test Flashcards
What is Australia’s role within the international community and especially through the UN
Australia fulfils its responsibilities as a global citizen by collaborating in the following areas:
o Human rights: Declaration of human rights
o Health: Increase in vaccine rates
o Human rights issues: Helps people displaced through global conflict
o Migration: Safe movement of refugees
o Environment: Global work to stop climate change
What happens when AUS doesn’t follow int. agreements/treaties
result in international pressure to change policy
Shining a light on Australia’s poor performance in these areas may influence future policy change
Who monitors if we follow our agreements/treaties
- The UN plays a role in monitoring how Australia is performing in relation to its international legal obligations
Where has AUS gone wrong in following agreements
- Climate change:
Australia relies too heavily on fossil fuels
Needs to set stronger targets for reducing the effects of climate change - Refugees and asylum seekers:
It was noted that there is increasing hostility. Towards asylum seekers
Questions whether the current policy is fulfilling our international legal obligations
Where does AUS have int obligations in
areas such as human rights, environment, defence, security and trade
Define the two types of treaties
Bilateral Treaty: A treaty between Australia and one other country
Multilateral Treaty: A treaty between Australia and 2 or more countries
Who has the power to enter into treaties
Only the commonwealth govt. has the power to enter into treaties
A minister and often the cabinet make the final decision to sign and ratify a multilateral treaty.
What is the diff between signing and ratifying a treaty
Signing a treaty indicates that Australia intends to be bound by the treaty at a later date
Ratifying is the process that legally binds AU to implement the treaty
What are examples of a treaty signed by AUS and how they ratified it
Treaty: Convention of the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW)
Law created in AU: Sex discrimination act (1984)
What are the 4 sections of globalization
economy, ecology, society, political
Define globalization
Information distributed worldwide, everything used everywhere. The process of interaction and integration among people, organizations and countries.
How does globalization impact social and political
- Politics: Impacts climate change, terrorism, financial crises and health concerns/pandemics
- Society: Western culture become prominent and blocks cultural diversity (English language)
What are results of globalization
International exports increase foreign investment increases grow in multinational corporations politics more interdependent western culture becomes dominant.
What are the pros of globalization
Increased job opportunities, upgraded education, increased training
What are the cons of globalization
Limits cultural diversity, lower labor standards, migration issues
