What's+so+great+about+Australia?!-Maygan

What does it mean to me, being an Australian?  In Australia we are so privileged with a democratic approach to our government. Therefore we can have our own say. We have the right of religion, making us a multicultural country. The right of speech, our right to say what we like without being prosecuted. Also the right to protest, so if we feel strongly about something we do or don’t like we can protest for or against it.

I love the climate of Australia. It's not freezing in Winter, and though it can be hot in Summer, it isn't that bad in this part of Queensland. But I can't complain with the beaches! We have some fantastic beaches in Australia, Queensland especially. With the best only hours away I really believe we have the perfect lifestyle as well. Most of Australia I'm pretty sure is a mix of city AND country lifestyle.



Our lifestyle is probably the best and fairest. The Australian government is always looking to protect our people further, and to make us feel safer. Many other countries don't have the resources or knowledge to properly manage it. We are lucky because we have a government that will help us and not fight against us. Another reason we are lucky is because if people like Sir Henery Parkes and Edmund Barton hadn't suggested the idea of federation, we wouldn't have all the great things we do now, like a national identity which though the years we've earnt our selves respect as a country and continue to do so.  I love Australia and it always a place to come back to. Though I've never left the country, I've relised over the years how different other countries and their religions are. How, many people are under-priviledged and don't earn what they deserve, and how a small change can make the biggest difference in their lives. Why refugees would much prefer to come to our amazing country over the others that are less likely to help.

We are one, and proud of it; We are a nation, and proud of it; We are Australians, and we are proud