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Aborigines
History The first people to live in Australia were called Aborigines. They migrated there about 40,000 years ago. The continent remained relatively unknown by outsiders until the 17th century. The first Europeans to settle were British convicts in 1788. They arrived at Botany Bay in southeastern Australia. Australia grew as a group of British colonies during the 19th century, and in 1901 the colonies federated to form a unified independent nation. National Government The federal parliament consists of a bicameral legislature. The House of Representatives has 146members elected for three years by a popular vote. The Senate has 76 members also elected by popular vote, but for a six year term. One half of the Senate is elected every three years. Voting is compulsory at 18. Supreme federal judicial power is vested in the High Court of Australia in the federal courts, and in the state courts invested by Parliament with federal jurisdiction. The High Court consists of seven justices, appointed by the Governor-General in Council. Each of the state has its own judicial system. The Constitution This document was drawn up in constitutional conventions in the 1890s and ratified at referenda in all six colonies. It reserves for the Federal Government the power over defense, foreign affairs, trade and commerce, taxation, customs and excise duties, pensions, immigration and postal services. Other powers are left with the States, but federal law prevails if there is a conflict over concurrent powers. The Federal Government also has the power to ensure observance at the state level of Australia's international treaty obligations. Currency Australia's currency is called the decimal with the dollar as the basic unit. (100 cents equals $1). These notes come in denominations of $100, $50, $20, $10, and $5. The coins come in 5c, 10c, 20c and $1, and $2 denominations. Taxes The principal elements of the main federal taxes of Australi... Please login to view comments from other users.
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