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 How globalisation affects democratic practice and citizenship  Identify and apply core concepts such as globalisation, citizenship, human rights and.

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1  How globalisation affects democratic practice and citizenship  Identify and apply core concepts such as globalisation, citizenship, human rights and democracy  GLOSSARY ▪ Anti-Terrorism Act 2005

2  Look at the cartoon ‘Globalisation and Democracy’ then answer the questions.  Write a list of examples of how your citizenship rights and responsibilities have been affected by globalisation (positive and/or negative). Think about how social justice fits in.  Look at the cartoons depicting Australia’s relationship with the United States. What impact did John Howard’s relationship with George W Bush have on the citizenship rights and responsibilities of Australians, and in turn influence democratic practice in Australia?

3  Dual citizens can vote in Australian elections, however cannot seek parliamentary election unless they renounce their other citizenship  Hung parliament in the hands of rural independent MPs, not urban citizens (e.g. rural voters want protectionist policies because globalisation destroys rural economy)  Free Trade Agreements must now seriously consider impact on rural communities  Australia is a member of the G20 meaning economic decisions relating to Australia may not made by the Australian Government, as they are made by the global governing body  Decisions made by the G20 could have adverse impacts on Australia  The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is an international body founded in 1995 to promote international trade and economic development by reducing tariffs and other restrictions  Decisions made by the WTO may be perceived as being undemocratic and take power away from individual governments and citizens, and gives power to corporations

4  Civil citizenship: Australian citizens living overseas when their children are born are able to register their children as Australian citizens by descent at an Australian diplomatic mission overseas.  Political citizenship: Increasing migration has seen foreign citizens apply for dual citizenship with Australia which increases their political engagement  Social citizenship: Sharia courts of law in Australia are being proposed to support cultural practices of Muslim Australia  The ease of travel has seen Australian citizens seek full consular assistance from Australian diplomatic representatives while overseas. However, Australian citizens must obey the laws of the country in which they are travelling. The Australian government has varied in its response to consular assistance:  David Hicks: Guantanamo Bay (held on terrorism grounds without charge)  Van Ngyen: Singapore (received death penalty for smuggling heroin)  Shapelle Corby: Indonesia/Bali (charged/detained for smuggling marijuana)  Bali Nine: Indonesia/Bali (charged/detained for smuggling heroin)  Brain drain as citizens relocate to countries offering greater financial incentives

5  Read the ‘Case Study: Democracy/Anti- Terrorism Act’ handout and respond to the questions.  The Australian Government is expecting citizens to give up rights such as due process before the courts by supporting national security laws that do not separate the government from the courts.  A Bill of Rights would ensure a separation of civil citizenship (courts) and political citizenship (laws) and preserve citizen rights.


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