Australia is often known as the 'lucky country', but we have many neighbouring countries that are not so lucky. Australia has many regional and global links, and they interact with these countries in many different ways including:
- Aid
- Communication
- Culture
- Defence
- Migration
- Tourism
- Trade
- Sport
By interacting with different countries via these links, we are able to gain information about the countries situation- how they are coping, if they need assistance in any way or if they are 'on the right track'. By helping other countries, we are also able to gain help from the countries that we have helped if we are in a situation that requires global help.
Aid:
- Aid
- Communication
- Culture
- Defence
- Migration
- Tourism
- Trade
- Sport
By interacting with different countries via these links, we are able to gain information about the countries situation- how they are coping, if they need assistance in any way or if they are 'on the right track'. By helping other countries, we are also able to gain help from the countries that we have helped if we are in a situation that requires global help.
Aid:
Communication: Geographically, Australia is very far away from the rest of the world but we are able to bridge this distance with the advancements in technology and communication services. With the creation of satellite and cellular communication, we are able to speak "in person" with people from all over the global, when we cannot be with them physically. The media also plays a huge role in Communication through televised news and the social media networks, keeping us up to date with current events in seconds.
Culture: Australia is known to be a very multicultural country with diverse ranges of nationalities, religions, clothing, food and entertainment. By Australia being able to accomdate for all types of people and cultures, this reinforces and strengths our links with the root countries of these cultures globally.
Culture: Australia is known to be a very multicultural country with diverse ranges of nationalities, religions, clothing, food and entertainment. By Australia being able to accomdate for all types of people and cultures, this reinforces and strengths our links with the root countries of these cultures globally.
Defence: Australia's defence priorities are in the defence of Australia's borders and strategic interests linked to regional and international peace and stability. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) comprises of army, naval and air forces. These links are demonstrated by Australia's involvement in ANZUS, United Nations operations and disarmament and arms treaties, joint overseas military training, and the deployment of defence personnel in global operations to East Timor, Bougainville, Afghanistan, the Solomon Islands and the Persian Gulf, including Iraq.
Migration: Australia is known as the land of migration. It began as a white-only migration in the early years, but changed into a multicultural migration program. Around 30% of Australia's population is non-Australian born showing the extent of the migration. Though there have been issues, Australia as a nation has been able to overcome these issues in a humane way. Refugees that seek asylum have increased recently and we have accommodated sufficiently.
Tourism: Tourism has been Australia's single largest source of foreign exchange dollars and a
significant source of employment and economic growth. With increases in Australian's travelling abroad as well as an increase of tourists coming in from Japan, New Zealand and China, this shows the importance and role tourism plays regionally and globally as a link.
Trade: Trade is important aspect of the Australian economy. Australia has one of the world's largest exporters of minerals, energy and agricultural commodities. Australia has developed many goods and services including high-technology goods such as medical and scientific equipment, as well as wine and processed food. Major services exports from Australia include education and tourism, as well as professional and financial services. Australia's largest trading partners are China, Japan, the United States, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and India showing the strength of this link. Australia's trading success reflects its stable institutions, strong education system, flexible and skilled workforce, and rich natural resource base.
Sport: Sport is a very important aspect of the Australian culture and also is very important part of global and regional links of Australia. The 2000 Olympics has been Australia's most prominent international sporting event, attracting high levels of investment from participating countries and reinforcing regional and global links. Sport create links for Australia with countries where in other aspects we are not strongly linked, like in the Asia Cup. Australia has also participated in the Commonwealth Games, Asia Pacific Games, Pan Pacific ('Pan Pacs') swimming meet, Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australian Open (tennis), the World Rugby 7s, The Ashes Test Series Cricket and the Commonwealth Bank Cycling Classic held annually in NSW to name a few.
Migration: Australia is known as the land of migration. It began as a white-only migration in the early years, but changed into a multicultural migration program. Around 30% of Australia's population is non-Australian born showing the extent of the migration. Though there have been issues, Australia as a nation has been able to overcome these issues in a humane way. Refugees that seek asylum have increased recently and we have accommodated sufficiently.
Tourism: Tourism has been Australia's single largest source of foreign exchange dollars and a
significant source of employment and economic growth. With increases in Australian's travelling abroad as well as an increase of tourists coming in from Japan, New Zealand and China, this shows the importance and role tourism plays regionally and globally as a link.
Trade: Trade is important aspect of the Australian economy. Australia has one of the world's largest exporters of minerals, energy and agricultural commodities. Australia has developed many goods and services including high-technology goods such as medical and scientific equipment, as well as wine and processed food. Major services exports from Australia include education and tourism, as well as professional and financial services. Australia's largest trading partners are China, Japan, the United States, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and India showing the strength of this link. Australia's trading success reflects its stable institutions, strong education system, flexible and skilled workforce, and rich natural resource base.
Sport: Sport is a very important aspect of the Australian culture and also is very important part of global and regional links of Australia. The 2000 Olympics has been Australia's most prominent international sporting event, attracting high levels of investment from participating countries and reinforcing regional and global links. Sport create links for Australia with countries where in other aspects we are not strongly linked, like in the Asia Cup. Australia has also participated in the Commonwealth Games, Asia Pacific Games, Pan Pacific ('Pan Pacs') swimming meet, Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australian Open (tennis), the World Rugby 7s, The Ashes Test Series Cricket and the Commonwealth Bank Cycling Classic held annually in NSW to name a few.