Australia what makes it unique

Originally established as a penal colony, by the s the number of free settlers was increasing. Transportation of convicts to the eastern colonies was abolished in and to the western colonies in Australia follows a Westminster system of government and law inherited from the British who originally colonised the country.

There are two main political parties and a number of minor parties, which make up the Commonwealth Parliament. Each state and territory also has its own government. Jump to navigation Skip to main content. Close Contact Government Publications. Departments and Agencies Cross Government Bodies. International Relations How Government Works. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world The island of Tasmania is the ideal spot to experience the great outdoors - with air as clean as Antarctica, around one-third of the state is a national park or World Heritage protected.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest eco-system in the world The Great Barrier Reef is the pride and joy of Australia, made up of nearly 2, individual reefs and visible from space. Family Great Barrier Reef holiday from Brisbane. Discover Australia round the world holiday. Australia has over 60 separate wine regions You can't go to Australia and not try the wine!

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Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world The sandy shores of Fraser Island are a highlight of any trip to Queensland. Indian Pacific train has the longest straight section of train track in the world Australia boasts a number of spectacular rail journeys. Coast to coast: Indian Pacific Perth to Sydney.

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Home Plan your trip to Australia A handy guide to the Australian lifestyle. A handy guide to the Australian lifestyle. A spirit of friendship. Tim Faulkner, Australian Reptile Park "The time I spent in the bush as a kid with my family gave me the opportunity to develop a love and passion for animal conservation. A love of being outdoors. A rich and diverse cultural history. Read next. Read next Discover more about Aboriginal culture and experiences.

If you have seen A Space Odyssey, you may find this rock monolith eerily similar to the one aliens left in the movie. If you want to see biodiversity at full display, you have to visit Kakadu National Park. It is one of the largest national parks in the world and located in the Northern Territory. From flatback turtles to aboriginal rock paintings and saltwater crocodiles to thousands of plants, the park is home to some of the most unique living creatures and artefacts.

Being an island, Australia also draws attention to its long coastline hosting vast rain forests. The greenery on the coastal belt that allows plant and animal farming makes a great contrast with the arid, red, and hot Outback. As mentioned earlier, Australians have carved their own accent. It has more flair, fluency than the other English accents and hence is a bit difficult to understand for people who are fresh off the boat.

Similarly, Australian humour and slang are different from their other English counterparts. It is drier, sarcastic, self-deprecating, and high on irony. Australians are also the masters of turning words into conversational abbreviations. For people who just have arrived to study in Australia , it is important to get accustomed to those peculiarities to assimilate into society quickly.

A country that can serve wonderful food and drink always proves to be a great host. Australia is one of those hosts.