AUSTRALIA’S CHANGING PLACE IN A GLOBALISED WORLD By Tobi, Kevin, Lachlan and Jasmine

AUSTRALIA'S LINKS WITH THE WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL LINKS Over the past 200 years, Australia have had links all over the world with countries such as Great Britain and America. When major events happen such as the World wars, these links can be weakened as others strengthen. For example after the second world war, our link with America grew as our link with Great Britain weakened. The whole world have environmental links in common. Our water cycle and ecosystems never change. Natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis are also common however some countries are exposed to these disasters more than others. Microbes and diseases can also be common within countries and continents as they can be spread with contact.

GLOBALISATION Economic, trade and tourism Importing and exporting Trade organizations The stock exchange Transnational corporations Travel Hospitality transport Government and non-government AusAID World vision Amnesty international Red Cross Green peace Civil society organisations Overseas volunteer organisations

GLOBALISATION Communications: global organisations United Nations World-trade organizations World bank Diplomatic missions International agreement Cultural and sporting links Cinema TV Music Food Clothing Sport Religion/language/culture

GLOBALISATION Defence, aid and migration links Wars Australian peacetime alliances Foreign aid refugees Communications and technology links Global media networks The internet Mobile phones Cable and satellite technology Mapping and location systems Social networking

AUSTRALIA’S GLOBAL LINKS Australia has global ties with other countries through import and export agreements, sporting events and foreign aid. These global ties have been strengthened by the international relationships. Due to the treaty Australia signed with the United Nations (UN), Australia maintains ties with over 100 countries. This treaty enables Australia to export and import many resources.

GLOBAL LINKS Advantages Provides livelihood Skilled immigrants Internet (source of information and communication via social media) Australia's aid helps reduce poverty in developing countries The Australian defence force participates in the UN global peacekeeping force Disadvantages The Americanisation of our culture. Loss of jobs Lower paid workers