What does Australia lead the world in?

What does Australia lead the world in?

But it’s not just uranium – according to Geoscience Australia, we’re also the world’s leading producer of bauxite, rutile and zircon and are sitting on the world’s largest resources of gold, iron ore, lead, nickel and zinc.

Why is it important for Australia to protect its environment through quarantine measures?

Quarantine is fundamental to the protection of our unique environment. It keeps out pests and diseases that could have a devastating effect on our native fauna and flora.

Who is responsible for Covid in Australia?

While the Commonwealth has responsibilities in this area, state and territory governments carry primary responsibility across a wide range of health matters. The Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) guides the Australian health sector response.

How do biosecurity laws help keep pests out of Australia?

Biosecurity is also a process – a set of linked science based protocols and procedures aimed at stopping unwanted pests and diseases from arriving in Australia, detecting and rapidly eradicating them if they do arrive, or (if they become established) trying to minimise their impact by using long-term management …

What happened to the Australian emu population after WW1?

While a number of the birds were killed, the emu population persisted and continued to cause crop destruction. Following World War I, large numbers of discharged veterans who served in the war were given land by the Australian government to take up farming within Western Australia, often in agriculturally marginal areas.

Why are EMUs a problem in Australia?

The emus consumed and spoiled the crops, as well as leaving large gaps in fences where rabbits could enter and cause further problems. Farmers relayed their concerns about the birds ravaging their crops, and a deputation of ex-soldiers were sent to meet with the Minister of Defence, Sir George Pearce.

How can Australia’s GDP increase by $25 billion per year?

If Australian governments collected more revenue from efficient taxes that encourage economic activity, and less from inefficient, distortionary ones, GDP could increase by $25 billion per year.

Why has the Australian dollar appreciated against the US dollar so much?

Over the past decade, the Australian dollar (AUD) has appreciated strongly against the US dollar (USD), rising from less than US $0.50 in 2001 to a peak of over US $1.10 in 2011. While the rise can be attributed to a number of factors, the mining boom has been the key driver of the appreciation over this period.

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