1. Danielle Tuscher Period 2 Pacific Connection Speech AUSTRALIA

2. Facts – Physical Australia never got its name 'till 1817 From the Latin “terra austrails incognita” 6 states, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland. 2 territories, Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory "Aussie”

3. Facts – Community 18% of Australians can speak a different language than English Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese and Greek. European style foods + Asian style foods = “Fusion Cuisine” Vegemite is a national emblem Important public places include war memorials, sporting grounds and the Parliament House Natural places like Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef

4. News – Same-Sex Marriage Amended in 2004 The Greens, a democratic party Cross-party "I believe that collaboration in the development of a cross-party bill is the best way to secure the equality so many Australians deserve,".

5. News – Constitutional Convention 100 Indigenous reps. Held at Uluru Uluru is a big sandstone rock Convention to be recognized

6. US Hawaii Connection Same-sex marriage Already passed Stayed passed

7. Hawaiian Connection We are trying to regain our culture Kamehameha brings Hawaiian culture to our everyday lives. More publicity with our culture

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