It is true that there is no one agreed voice through which Australia speaks about any topic. Australia is a country of multiple voices and has a pluralistic outlook, demonstrated by it's culture, population, political spectrum and community leaders. Australia's "richer tapestry of many identities" means that that a multitude of voices contribute to its national identity - a topic that has been vehemently debated for years, and will no doubt continue to be for …showed first 75 words of 2380 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2380 total…This suggests a rising Australian identity, so far buried under the "lush jungle of modern thought". In conclusion, the Australian identity is as diverse as the country itself, and must be analysed in the context of an increasingly globalised world. Each and every Australian has a unique perception of Australia, which is affected by factors including their social status, family, history and ideology, yet there is also a common awareness of Australia as a whole.