The British literally shipped their convicts out of Britain and sent them thousands and thousands of miles on a one-way trip to Australia. Convicts from all over Britain were forced onto these ships and this led to a wide variety of English dialects and accents coming together. Why is English an official language in Australia? […]

The Australian Protective Service (APS) was established in 1984 when 420 Constables transferred from the Australian Federal Police. Who is Australia protected by? the Australian Human Rights CommissionIn addition to the efforts of the Australian Government, the Australian Human Rights Commission is responsible for overseeing and reporting on the protection of human rights in Australia. […]

New Zealand is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, an organisation of 54 countries — most with a shared history as part of the former British Empire. How is New Zealand involved? Is New Zealand still under British rule? New Zealand officially became a separate colony within the British Empire, severing its link to […]

As Australian citizens do not require a visa to enter Ireland, our scheme is not based on a visa, but on a Working Holiday Authorisation.This allows a qualifying traveller to engage in casual or temporary work in Ireland without the need for a work permit. How can an Australian work in Ireland? To get permission […]

It’s fair to say that Australia does not have a tipping culture per se – the idea that every interaction with people in the service industry or hospitality need to be given a gratuity to recognise their good service.Tip when you arrive at your destination. Is it rude not to tip in Australia? Tipping is […]

In Australia, a ‘mate’ is more than just a friend and is a term that implies a sense of shared experience, mutual respect and unconditional assistance. Is saying mate Australian? The word “mate” is very common in Australian and British English and can help you sound a lot more natural when speaking Englsih in these […]

Why it’s worth it While Australia isn’t the least expensive place to study abroad, it’s arguably one of the best– and why over 645,000 foreign students choose to study there each year. Australia is not only home to a great lifestyle and natural beauty in a comfortable climate, it’s also ripe with opportunity. What are […]

To apply on behalf of someone, you should create an Immigration Online account. You must create your own New Zealand Government ‘RealMe’ login to use this service. Your account will show a list of applications you are submitting to Immigration Online on behalf of your clients. Can I apply for a tourist visa for someone […]

Derived from the Census question: Age structure – Five year age groups Australia – Total persons (Usual residence) 2016 Change 20 to 24 1,566,792 +106,385 25 to 29 1,664,609 +151,814 30 to 34 1,703,852 +250,392 What is the population of Australia by age group? In 2019, around 19.28 percent of Australia’s population was between 0 […]

Traffic congestion, pollution, and long commuting times. Finding ways of reducing congestion and designing efficient transport systems that can support a growing urban population are pressing challenges for Melbourne and Bangkok. What will Melbourne’s population be in 2030? Melbourne is projected to overtake Sydney to become Australia’s largest city in 2026–⁠27, with a population of […]

Universal voting rights and rights to freedom of association, freedom of religion and freedom from discrimination are protected in Australia.Australia is the only democratic country in the world without a national bill of rights of some kind. What human rights do we have in Australia? 1 What are my human rights? a fair trial. vote. […]

According to NORC of Chicago, 20.6% of Australians don’t believe in God and never have, while 9.7% are “strong atheists”. Of those aged under 28, 26.8% have never believed in God and just 14.7% are certain God exists. What percent of the world is atheist 2020? According to sociologists Ariela Keysar and Juhem Navarro-Rivera’s review […]

In separating from Antarctica, Australia moved northward and, as shown by palaeomagnetic studies, collided with Southeast Asia no earlier than the Late Cenozoic. Was Australia part of another continent? As the country of Australia is mostly on a single landmass, and comprises most of the continent, it is sometimes informally referred to as an island […]

As of 2018, the CBD is the most densely populated area in Australia with more than 19,000 residents per square kilometre, and the inner city suburbs of Carlton, South Yarra, Fitzroy and Collingwood make up Victoria’s top five. What suburb in Melbourne has the biggest population? Here are the top twenty (20) most populated suburbs […]

Digger. Digger is a military slang term for soldiers from Australia and New Zealand. Why are Aussie soldiers called Diggers? The term ‘digger’ is generally accepted as slang for an Australian soldier, and the myth is that it came from Australians digging trenches at Gallipoli.”It was a term awarded by the British high command to […]