This is where different
cultures come
together. It can be
shown in Australia
hrough all aspects of
life. Such as music, TV
etc. It is promoted
through increased
amount of migrants,
tourism, religion etc.
Changing Nature
and Patterns of
Work
This changes
because the size of
the labour force,
change in type of
work available,
technological
advances that have
changed the type of
work.
Demographic Change
This changes in a
different ways such as
population rise through
natural happenings and
immigration, Ethnic
composition causs a
multicultural place, urban
growth from change in
population distribution,
aging of population and
the delay of women
getting married leading to
drop in fertility rate.
Globalisation of
Economic Activity
This leads to the
signing of free trade
agreements, companies
outsourcing jobs
because of lower
wages, foreign take
overs of previously
Australian companies,
influence of global
media networks.
Lifestyle Expectations
This is the change in
the way people live.
The richer people get,
the more electrical
appliances. More cars
are owned at each
home and backyards
shrink as homes get
larger. Mortgage
debts are at an all
time high.
New Technologies
3G, internet and mobiles
have all become a vital part
in Australian communities.
Laptops and internet have
changed the way people
work. Internet has changed
everything. We can use it for
banking, finance, shopping
etc.
Recognition of Native Title
This is the concept of law
that recognises the
ownership of land to
indigenous people. It
enhances the well being of
indigenous communities. It
helps for reconciliation and
self determinatation of
Aboriginal communities.
Resource Depletion
If the people of the
community uses
natural resources
they will be
adversely affected.
It may cause a drop
in population.