Essay On Australia's Response To Ww2

While there were divisions in Australia along class and religious lines, as well as competing visions for the future of the young nation, at first Australians were overwhelmingly united in response to the war. Politically, normally divided political parties united in the face of the crisis. Then Liberal Prime Minister Joseph Cook publically committed 20,000 troops and funds to the cause, opposition leader Andrew Fisher declared that Australia would defend the Empire “to the last man and the last shilling”, and, in December 1914, the War Precautions Act pass through parliament with “little overt dissent”, according to Joan Beaumont. But it was not only within the political arena that support for the war effort was strong. With few exceptions, newspapers across the country reported a growth in patriotic sentiment, with individuals wearing emblems of England and France and the national anthem being played at nightly cultural events. In addition, enlistment rates were high, with the 20,000 men promised to the war effort easily found within six weeks, forcing the government turning away tens of thousands of eager volunteers. This widespread support for the Empire may be explained in a number of ways. Pam Maclean argues that “pro-imperial propaganda” had been inculcated in the population for a decade prior through the education

World War 1 impacted Australian society greatly. This event did change society forever. Women were seen differently as their role in society changed. It brought along the idea of conscription and propaganda to influence the civilian population.

INTRO: So, what is a republic? A republic is a democratic nation in which the highest public office is held not by a monarch, who inherits the position by birth, but instead by a citizen chosen on merit. Australia is a monarchy because it was colonised by the British in 1788. With them, they brought their lifestyles, culture and system of government. This type of government has remained up to this day.

The issue of not changing Australia day can be very sensitive to indigenous people The date suggestion of moving Australia day to another date is 1st of January, 25th of April (Anzac day) or the 1st of September (wattle day). The solution that Smith proposed was January 26th is a date that’s orientated towards when we gained our independence from British rule or perhaps a date bases on when Mathew Flinders when he first used the word ‘Australia’. The intended audience of this article is everyday Australian multi-cultural Australians. Smith focuses most of his attention trying to persuade people to change 26th of January (Australia day) to change it to First Fleet Day instead. In this article the truth is January 26 should be first fleet day, not Australia day by Smith in the

Australia Day is one of the most unique national day’s in the world throughout history, celebrating the day of when our ancestors first arrived on the borders of Australia, in 1788. Rather than unite people as one whole though, the spirited outcome of this event isn’t what as anticipated by everyone and has divided the Australian society for good. And so it should be held at an alternative date, where Australian citizens feel worthy of their identity and not cheated by it. However, the celebration shouldn’t be adapted to like that of other commemorations like ANZAC day. Essentially, this day will always be a tragic memory for the indigenous and be viewed as the invasion of their homeland. Also, while it’s significant to note the ‘foundation day’ of Australia, many people say that there were many other good memories made after that that are just as or if not more important. Finally, ANZAC Day is often thought of a replacement but shouldn’t

During World War 2 (1939 – 1945), Australia had a variety of impacts on both its government and its people. The war had a great effect on the place of indigenous people in Australia as indigenous men and women joined services throughout the country. The Aboriginal Australians, both the men and the women had contributed in the second Great War. Meanwhile, when the Aboriginals of Australia had jobs during World War 2, Australia’s economy boomed with the help of the war as many Australian troops had gone out to fight for the British. The economy had boomed during the period of the Second World War as Australian products could be produced as well.

Popular culture in post-war Australia was immensely influenced by American and British culture. Upon the end of World War 2, Australians experienced increased leisure time with nothing to fill it with. The Union had successfully enforced the 8 x 8 x 8 principle, thus supplying Australians with 8 hours of work, 8 hours of leisure and 8 hours of sleep. Increasing globalisation meant that the average Australian became more aware of the world around them, rather than the impenetrable bubble of their farm or township that they belonged to. This knowledge of foreign ideas and behaviours were quickly adopted because of their tantalizing appeal and soon became extremely common in Australian society.

In all Australia ‘s main reason for involvement in the Vietnam War included; eradication of communism in Indochina and Indonesia, Ensuring Americas continued allegiance with Australia through means of militaristic support, to honour its SEATO and ANZUS commitments as well as Australia’s consecutive leaders during the Vietnam War era having strong distaste for communist ideals all played a major role for Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. These facts have been supported through a plethora of sources derived from numerous non-bias outlets and outline Australia’s willingness to fight

This extends to going to war. Shaun Tan and Gary Crew’s ‘Memorial’ represents how the bonds of friendship have led Australians into the most horrific of circumstances. The tree in the book embodies the memories of soldiers of past. It represents three generations of war in which Australia has fought and remembering the fallen comrades that died in battle. The book demonstrates an image of patriotism within Australia. Australian’s are prideful of past endeavours in war and celebrate this twice a year in ANZAC day on the 25th of April and Remembrance Day on the 11th of November. They celebrate this because the war represented the ultimate from the mateship. A prime example of this was the battle of Gallipoli, were the Australian soldiers (diggers)

The Great War for ANZAC 's, Although death and much despair, Australian troops had formed a name for Australia, out of there sense of brotherhood and pride. They were forced to britains aid though not there war to fight. This war thought not there 's had given a opportunity for travel and to meet and become fond with other cultures. As of now Australia is proud culture, we should know to pay tribute to our ANZAC 's, as I believe we lack to do so to a curtain degree. For our young soldiers where the reason for Australia 's identity and sense of

Australia remains loyal to Britain throughout the war even though war was not what they expected. Australia had little experience in war and some soldiers were peer pressured into enlisting but they continued to support Britain as they were their ‘mother country’. Britain and Australia has very deep connections and will be there to support each

These various geopolitical and trans-societal factors all play a significant role in the development of Australian military-policy and public opinion throughout the Vietnam War period. These fears and concepts may sound quite brash and juvenile from our hindsight-based, contemporary perspective, but for many Australians then, time to intervene was simply running

The cold war was a silent conflict between the East and West; a war based on being threatened by different ideologies. The world was hungry for power, to make their nation superior to one another. The cold war and Australia’s involvement has a large chapter in the books of history; political manipulation to increase Australia’s position of power. This essay will outline the motivation in the Australian political positions to aid the Unites States; the reason Australia joined in the Cold War. Using the Parliamentary Debate by Sir Robert Menzies, and then the newspaper entry by Australian ambassador Allan Renouf. The reasons for involvement, mainly include the seek of the United States aid as an ally in a powerful world, and the prevention of

In the book chapter ‘ Understanding Australia’s neighbours: an introduction to east and southeast Asia’, Nick Knight briefly outlines the importance of Australia’s bilateral relationship with Asia in terms of political engagement, with the aim of foreign policy and trade. Drawing largely upon the main complications occurring with Australia’s sense of national identity and history . Knight accounts the comparisons between Asian and Australian societies, despite apprehensions and criticisms the Australian influential figures were keen to maintain a relationship in order to benefit from Asia’s economic, social and political spheres.

We’ve all heard the Australian stereotypes. But where do the stereotypes come from? Australia’s identity encompasses many widespread stereotypes, some of which are used advantageously to promote Australia on a global scale. Globally, Australia’s main stream identity is that of a baron outback. Adding to the collective stereotype; bogans and yobbos have played a developmental role in the Australians characteristic identity. Australia has developed an alcoholic culture that has been celebrated and generalized by many others.