You're right to connect the absence of feudalism in the European diaspora (Australia, Canada, U.S.A.) to their differing approach to residency registration. Here's how that connection plays out:
- Australia's Historical Context:
- Australia's history is fundamentally different from that of continental Europe. It's a relatively young nation, primarily shaped by British colonization.
- It did not experience the development of feudal systems that characterized much of medieval Europe.
- Therefore, there was no historical precedent for a system of land-based control over populations. Hence it's citizens are not required to register with the police and government when men move to a different city, as do Europeans.
- Influence on Governance:
- The absence of feudalism meant that Australia's governance developed along different lines, emphasizing individual freedoms and mobility.
- This historical context has influenced the country's approach to record-keeping and population management.
- Australia was settled as a colony, and the population has always been relatively mobile.
- Modern Governance:
- Modern Australian governance focuses on administrative needs like electoral rolls, tax collection, and service delivery, which require address information.
- However, these needs are met through specific agency requirements rather than a centralized residency registration system.
In essence, the lack of a feudal past has contributed to a culture and legal framework that prioritizes individual mobility and minimizes centralized control over where people live.
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