Comments on: Podcast 83 – The Australian National Flag

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 23:38:48 +0000

In reply to Fahmy.

Hi Fahmy,
Many thanks for your suggestion. I assume you mean Valentine’s Day, which is a popular celebration in Australia. I will add it to my list of topics for the future.
Have a great day.
Rob.

By: Fahmy

Fahmy — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 05:16:53 +0000

Write a podcast about valebtine in austalia

By: Dep Ni

Dep Ni — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 13:09:25 +0000

Rob Hi, Thank you so much for your detailed explanation. And which satisfied me. Cheers, Dep

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 04:19:41 +0000

In reply to Dep Ni.

Hi Dep,
Thanks for your comment. That’s an interesting question. In the case of Australia, the term ‘Federal’ means the national government of Australia, based in Canberra at our National Parliament. We have the Federal Government (based in Canberra) and the state and territory governments, which are based in each state capital city respectively. So when Australians used the term Federal Government, they mean the national government in Canberra. However, the term ‘federal government’ also describes a situation where certain governmental powers are kept at the state level while others are held at the federal or national level. So you often see this term used by other countries, such as in the USA, where the national government is also called the Federal Government.
By contrast, the term ‘Commonwealth of Australia’ was chosen as the official title of our nation by the group of Australians who wrote the constitution of Australia back in the late 1890s. It is meant to show that the national (Federal) government is there for the shared benefit of all, for the ‘common wealth’ of all the people in every state and territory of Australia. I hope that explanation is helpful.
Best regards,
Rob

By: Dep Ni

Dep Ni — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:09:09 +0000

Hi, Rob. It’s me, Dep, again. Thank you very much for answering my question. I have one more question. What is the difference between the terms ‘Federation’ and ‘Commonwealth’ to Australia? Thank you.

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:50:02 +0000

In reply to Dep Ni. Hi Dep. Many thanks for your comment. The smaller 5 pointed star is just the 5th star which is part of the Southern Cross star constellation, as it appears in the night sky in the southern hemisphere. When you return to Australia, I am sure you'll be able to find it in the night sky. Thanks for your kind words and all the best for the festive season. Regards, Rob.

By: Dep Ni

Dep Ni — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:02:51 +0000

Hi Rob,
Another great read! Now I want to know about the meaning of the only smaller five-pointed star on the Blue Ensign. How’s the question sound to you?
I appreciate your efforts on this podcast.
Dep

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 08:44:24 +0000

In reply to Hamed.

Hi Hamed,

Many thanks for your feedback. I am pleased that you find my podcast useful. Good luck with your English studies.

Have a great day.
Rob

By: Hamed

Hamed — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:58:02 +0000

Hi Rob,

I have recently found your podcasts, I am so happy and really appreciate your great podcasts.

Thank you.

Hamed

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 22:44:17 +0000

In reply to Jessica.

Hi Jessica,
Many thanks for your message. I really appreciate your feedback. It’s great when people like my podcast.
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 22:42:30 +0000

In reply to Jessica.

Hi Jessica,

It’s no problem at all. I have edited the message to correct the spelling. So no need to worry.
Have a great day.
Rob

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:39:48 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Rob, I'm sincerly sorry. I got your name wrong in the comments. Please forgive me.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:33:04 +0000

Hello,Rob! I’m very like your podcast. I come form China. Thanks for your wonderful programs. You just like a good friend who talks with me about Australia.