Defence set to give US greater military access

What are the US and Australian military forces agreeing to currently? What the specific implications of this agreement?
TEAMS of US and Australian officials are finalising a series of agreements, to be signed at this month's AUSMIN summit, that will give US forces greater access to Australian military bases. They will result in a significant escalation of military co-operation, including more visits by US ships, aircraft and troops, and their forces exercising here regularly.

What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defense will meet?
AUSMIN summit

Which country is the US specifically reacting to?
China

What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?
As US planners looking for ways to move forces around the world more effectively broke the globe down into regions, Australian officials worked closely with them on the Asia-Pacific.

What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?
Other key areas for discussion at the talks will be cyber security, progress in Afghanistan and the state of the Joint Strike Fighter project.

What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?
this agreement ensures that Australia's Defence network and connections with other countries will be a lot stronger - especially the US. it also means we will have a "big brother" (US) and will be able to make more rash decisions involving other countries if need be. it is strengthening our alliance with the US which is beneficial for the country.

Source A-C
What is the predicted population growth rate in 2030?

0.75%

What is the predicted population change in 2030?

60 million

What region of the world is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050?

South and Central Africa

Source D
How many males and females are there in Ethiopia for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?

500 000

How many males and females are there in Italy for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?

1.8 million

Why do you think that there is such a difference between these two countries?

because etheopia is a developing nation and has a larger population.

Source E
What is located at GR831979?

Dicks Hill

What is the highest point at AR7997?

490

What is the contour interval for the map?

10 metres

What physical feature is located at GR820975?

wet swamp

Approximately how far is the Laurieton Sporting Complex from Hanleys Point on the Camden Haven Inlet?

 

Give the GR for the North Haven Public School.

GR829005

What is the highest point at Camden Head? Give the height and GR.

Laurieton 79m GR847986

Go Back To Where You Came From Reflection

• What is your initial reaction to the show?

it was a realisation that we are an extremely privlidged country in so many ways. it made me realise that there are people who are faced with horrific conditions that are unimaginable to someone like me who has grown up in such a lucky country. i felt sympathy towards the people in their situation, and can understand why they make the choices that are put in front of them. such as going on a boat and fleeing their home countries. it truly is a rude awakening and a reality check for someone like me.

• What percentage of immigrants are refugee?

1.5 percent are refugees.

• Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media? (Give your opinion)

although there is only such a small percentage, because the issue gets s much media coverage it is blown up into something a lot bigger. it's out there in the open for discussion although people don't completely know what their talking about. a lot of people make harsh judgments when really they don't have any idea. this is what makes it such a big deal both politically and in the media.

• Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?

Australia ranks 18th among countries accepting refugees.

• To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world? (your opinion)

i think that - as a country - we need to figure out when we should stop letting people in as refugees. obviously there are more people wanting to come in as refugess than we have the capacity for, which makes the decision to decide whether someone should be allowed to share our freedom or not very difficult. i think that as a country it is our duty to help other developing countries as much as we can. after all, sooner or later, bigger things like global warming and environmental destruction are going to be the most imminent threats we've ever faced as a unified planet.

• How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?

they don't recieve any extra support in comparison to other Australians

• How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?

11 Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention

• Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?

Australia is negotiating a deal to send Malaysia unprocessed asylum seekers in exchange for resettling refugees here. However, as a non-signatory to the UN Refugee Convention, Malaysia does not recognise the rights of refugees as defined in the convention, nor does it have the same responsibilities as signatory countries. this means that refugees will notbe treated the same in Malaysia, other countries that defer refugees to Malaysia can not guaruntee the conditions they face will be pleasurable or morally right.