Abstract
The Australasian Region brings together people and cultures that link traditional economies to global networks and lifestyles. Diverse terrain, politics and responses typify the region. Close to Asia there are lingering ties with old European ways and cultural beliefs. The major economies of Australia and New Zealand provide the lead with development practices for lesser economies such as Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the many island nations scattered throughout the South Pacific. This complexity is not easily represented as this chapter attempts to show. Key issues relate to land ownership, mobilities within the region and the gradual dissemination of knowledge, skills and wealth. An overview of the chapters that follow concludes this overview chapter.
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Sir Gustaf Nossal was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1970 for contributions to medical research most notably immunology and global health. His active work with Aboriginal people is one of the many contributions made to public debate in Australia and through international bodies encouraging inclusive health practices. Named in his honour the Nossal Institute for Global Health conducts research designed to better equip future leaders for better health outcomes globally (see: http://www.ni.unimelb.edu.au/). Gustaf Nossal is a Patron and former Chair of the Advisory Committee of the Global Foundation. The Foundation is based in Australia and designed to bring together diverse community voices to help shape policy for Australia’s future in the global context (see http://www.globalfoundation.org.au/). The purpose of the foundation he states is to “encourag[e] Australia’s sustainable national development in a global context”.
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Refer Commonwealth of Australia Acts. See http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/nta1993147/. Accessed 20 June 2011.
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For details on the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme see Emissions Trading Scheme.
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Robertson, M. (2012). Introduction and Regional Overview. In: Robertson, M. (eds) Schooling for Sustainable Development:. Schooling for Sustainable Development, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2882-0_1
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