Abstract
The arts environment in Australia has always been tenuous in terms of financial stability and working conditions for artists. The dance sector in Australia appears to be the most fragile part of the arts sector, consistently receiving lower funding than literature, music, theatre and visual arts. This paper looks at these issues focusing on both Bangarra Dance Theatre and One Extra Company.

Outline
Introduction
Background of Bangarra
Background of One Extra
Funding
One Extra and Bangarra Funding
Sponsorship
Working Conditions
Mid Career Artists
Creative Output of Australian Work
Artistic Vibrancy
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Funding available from the NSW Ministry for the Arts for dance is the fifth lowest nationally. (Fishel, D. et al, 2004, p50) The states which receive less state funding for dance are the states with the smallest populations (South Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and Northern Territory) and two don't have permanent dance companies (ACT & Tas). It seems illogical that NSW, a state with multiple dance companies and a large population, receives only a small amount more than these states and territories."

Tags:bangarra, career, creativeextra, funding, nugent, resourcing, sponsorship

Abstract
The paper outlines the elements of a clear business plan for Barnes and Noble that would include the opportunities, competition, an analysis of the environment, a financial plan, an analysis of the risks and implications of conducting international business and a focus on the administrative nature of their internal affairs. The paper then examines the business opportunity in Australia and provides a SWOT analysis of the company and the environment. The paper discusses the competitive advantages the company would have to meet and offers a look at the economic/geographic environment of Australia.

Outline:
Introduction
Global Business Opportunities
International Competitors
The Economic/Geographic Environment

From the Paper
"Due to the numerous changes brought about by the twentieth century, organizations are now able to expand their businesses overseas more easily. And they try in this sense to seize any opportunity that would lead to increased organizational profits. The American corporations are the ultimate epitome of international success and to prove this, just take a glimpse at Nike, Microsoft or McDonald's. Barnes and Noble is also an organization that has been considering the penetration of foreign markets in the attempt to gain more customers, and consequently increase their profits."

Tags:opportunities, competition, environment, risks, SWOT, analysis

Abstract
This paper discusses the integration of political analyses concerning Australia's behavior and actions as an 'international citizen' operating within the framework of 'achieving the common good', as a member of international bodies and organizations spearheaded by developed nations all over the world. The paper draws on analyses made by Peter Mares, Peter Singer and Tom Gregg, Patrick Kilby, and Matt McDonald and posits that Australia, in general, has not been a 'good' international citizen. This assumption is made based on Australia's policies and actions towards important issues, particularly on laws and policies regarding refugee seekers, aid programs on poverty, and global climate change. More specifically, the paper also discusses how Australia has not been a good citizen towards improving policies on refugee seekers and addressing concerns about the climate change and how, it has not been fully responsive to the needs of poor, developing countries through its aid programs.

Outline:
Mares and Singer: Australia 'Working its Way Around' the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees
Kilby on AusAID: Australia's Aid Program not Responsive to Needs of Poor, Developing Countries
McDonald on Australia's Concept of Retributive and Distributive Justice in the Context of Global Climate Change
Conclusion

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"These issues prompted other destination countries in Europe and North America to start rethinking about the way they accept asylum seekers entering their borders. Mares cited an example wherein both Australia and the United States developed a system in dealing with asylum seekers, with the objective of preventing them from "achieving their 'desired migration outcome'" (234). That is, inasmuch as destination countries would like to help asylum seekers, there is also the possibility that asylum seeking has become a "means" through which an individual from a war-stricken (oftentimes also a poor, developing country) would enter a developed nation via this easier route, legal or otherwise. And because the Convention only offers protection to asylum seekers and does not provide much protection or assurance to the destination countries, systems similar to the ones developed by Australia and the US were developed to address the countries' need for migration security and border protection. "

Tags:refugee, seekers, asylum, poor, environment

Abstract
The paper argues that globalisation has led to key reforms in Australia including floating the Australian dollar, deregulating the financial services sector, decentralization of the labor market, and implementation of a national competition policy. The paper describes how these sweeping changes have opened the door for global commerce and have been beneficial for Australia in many ways. The paper explains that for one, the labor market is now characterized by greater flexibility which supports Australia in the globally competitive environment. The paper also relates that Australia is enjoying significant growth in exports and has benefited from changes and growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The paper shows how overall, globalisation clearly bodes well for the nation as a whole.

From the Paper
"The current study explores the benefits of globalisation in Australia in relation to economics and finance. Specifically, the current study argues that globalisation has led to key reforms in Australia including floating the Australian dollar, deregulating the financial services sector, decentralization of the labor market, and implementation of a national competition policy. These sweeping changes have opened the door for global commerce and have been beneficial for Australia in many ways. For one, the labor market is now characterized by greater flexibility which supports..."

Tags:australia economics, australia finance, australia gl

Abstract
The paper outlines the issues of the greenhouse effect in Australia. The paper gives group and individual viewpoints on the subject, listing proposed options that might solve this problem. The paper further examines how Australia relates to the international community on this issue. The writer concludes with a personal opinion as to the best solution to this problem.

From the Paper
"The Australian Government (2005), in an effort to better battle further environmental damage to its land, either by its own actions or through the actions of others, acknowledges that for the last several years and decades, "the national and international focus has predominantly been on strategies to reduce greenhouse emissions," and that despite its own readiness to fix the environment, there has been on the part of others "an unwillingness to devote serious attention to adaptation strategies." The problems which the Australian Government (2005) has identified and begun to battle have resulted in such environmental and weather effects as "an increase in annual national average temperatures..., more heatwaves and fewer frosts..., more frequent El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events..., reductions in average rainfall and run-off..., more severe wind speeds in cyclones..., an increase in severe weather events..., and a change in ocean currents.""

Tags:australia, greenhouse, environment

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to inform readers about McDonald's in Australia's international history, product line and marketing environment. This paper takes an in-depth look at several aspects of this company, including its competition, environmental factors, the variance of products between the United States and Australia, pricing, and promotional materials and tactics.

From the Paper
"The first McDonalds franchise was opened in Des Plains, Illinois in 1954 by a man named Ray Kroc. Ray was familiar with the McDonald brother's operation in California. He liked the simplicity of their menu, which included burgers, fries, soft drinks, and milkshakes. At the time, the McDonald's brothers were not planning on expanding their business. Ray Kroc saw the great potential of this type of restaurant and propositioned the two brothers. He wanted their permission to open a similar operation and agreed to pay them .05% of revenues. They accepted his offer and McDonald's stores began to take off! By 1960, Kroc had already opened 200 McDonald's restaurants throughout the United States by franchising out the McDonald's name to local entrepreneurs. In 1961, Kroc bought the McDonald brothers out for 3 million dollars, and by 1965, the company was public and now named McDonald's Corporation. Today, McDonald's has restaurants on 6 continents and in 120 countries. The total amounts to over 20,000 restaurants and serves about 28 million people daily. (http://www.mcdonalds.com.au/home/)"

Tags:analysis, australia, business, company, environmental, fast, food, foreign, marketing, mcdonalds, pricing, product, promotion, strategy

Abstract
This paper analyzes the conditions under which Britain and Australia joined forces during World War I against Germany. First, the paper describes how Germany posed an imperative threat to Britain's existence. Then, it discusses how this declaration aligned Britain and Australia as an imperial Dominion of Britain as allies in the war against Germany. Finally, it shows the outpouring of public support and imperial allegiance that was observed as citizens began celebrating and rallying in the streets. The paper concludes by citing how Britain was Australia's major trading partner, thus the alliance was a natural offshoot of this long-standing relationship.

From the Paper
" On August 4, 1914, Britain determined that Germany posed an imperative threat to Britain's existence. This declaration aligned Britain and Australia as an imperial Dominion of Britain as allies in the war against Germany. Immediately an outpouring of public support and imperial allegiance was observed as citizens began celebrating and rallying in the streets. Britain and Australia's alliance did not occur by happenstance. Britain was Australia's major trading partner and primary provider of security against pacific aggression and the source of cultural identity..."

Tags:ww ii, germany, australia

Abstract
This paper discusses components involved in an American firm opening a restaurant in Australia. It additionally describes Australia as a modern, diversified economy. Various barriers to market entry are presented. Australian government policy on foreign direct investment and business regulations are also described.

From the Paper
"The New Hampshire Business Review comments that Australia is a dynamic advanced economy wholly integrated into world trade. The article adds that Australia has a modern and diversified economy along with high gross domestic product per capita supporting a broad industrial base. The language and to a large extent the cultural environment and business practices are similar to those in the United States. In addition customer expectations concerning price quality and service for industrial and consumer goods are similar to those in the U S..."

Tags:Business, foreign, trade deal, negotiation, labor problems, short work week, Australia

Abstract
The writer of this paper defines terra nullius as a legal acquisition of land and delves into its significant impact on Australia. It is under this particular definition of legal land acquisition that Britain claimed ownership of Australia. This paper discusses in historic detail how terra nullius affected many aspects of Australian society both in negative and positive ways.

From the Paper
"What needs to be realized is that this original land claim was based on a violation of international law. The land claimed by the British would not fall under the concept of terra nullius because aboriginal tribes were in possession of the land. The land did not "belong to no one" and there were ownership claims to the territory albeit based on heritage rather than British law. The natives of the land were pushed off of ancestral lands at the cost of lives and lifestyle. Therefore, British colonization and later Australian sovereign rule is based entirely upon false claims and violations of recognized international law."

Tags:aborigine, uk, britain, australia, land, law, continent, population, society, history

Abstract
This paper explores regional development in Canada and Australia. It summarizes some of the main characteristics of regional development policy in Australia and in Canada and provides an example from each which highlights a major difference.

From the Paper
"Canada and Australia have many things in common making the differences between these two countries even more striking. For example both nations are large and resource rich. Both nations have relatively small ..."

Tags:canada, australia, regional development policies, government intervention, wealth redistribution, global economy, competitiveness