Abstract
Looks at the history and presents an examination of Australian TV, which has always lagged behind US and British broadcasting, including how it handles gay and lesbian issues. The paper concludes that currently, Australian television has only minimal coverage of queer lives and issues, but evidence suggests that it might be headed in the direction of expanding such coverage.

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"This paper is an examination of Australian television and the way it both deals with and ignores gay and lesbian lives and issues. The history of television in Australia has always been one of attempting to follow the patterns set primarily in the United States ..."

Tags:Australian, TV, Gay, Lesbian, gay, lesbian

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This paper gives a comprehensive analysis of both the industry analysis tool Porter's National Diamond (PND) as well as applying the model to a specific industry, namely the Australian wine industry. The essay also considers a critical analysis of the tool comparing and contrasting it to other analytical measures such a PESTLE analysis. The paper includes a discussion of the wine producing industry in Australia and related aspects, such as weather conditions and soil. It also discusses the importance of the labor market. Additionally, the paper uses the PND model to examine competition between producers in Australia and their market strategies. The paper concludes by addressing the advantages and disadvantages of Porter's National Diamond in analyzing the Australian wine industry. It states that while the model provides a detailed level of analysis it does not cover all of the factors which must be considered by a firm operating within the international business environment. A table is included in the paper.

Outline:

Factor Conditions
Demand Conditions
Related and Supporting Industries
Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry
Summary of Statistics
Product Life Cycle

From the Paper
"Demand conditions takes account of the demand for a given product both domestically and internationally. For the prospective entrant into Australian wine market the prospects are relatively weak. At present the country has seen falling demand both domestically and internationally with exports having recently fallen by 21% (Just Drinks 2009). Despite this fall in demand for the nations wine both domestically and in traditional export markets such as the UK, there is the prospect for further demand based growth in emergent markets such as China and the wider parts of East Asia.
"As such, one recommendation is that a prospective entrant into the Australian winemaking industry should focus upon the production of products and marketing efforts which are conducive to generating sales in such new emergent markets as China and East Asia. As a growth area, an early move by Australian producers into the region could see that the country builds up a significant national advantage over time as those in emergent markets come to associate ..."

Tags:Porter's National Diamond, Australian Wine Industry, PESTLE analysis

Abstract
This paper discusses the challenges and opportunities for the Australian wine business as it attempts to increase the amount of red wine sold to Hong Kong. The paper explores the challenges of marketing and selling internationally.

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"Grape growing and wine production in Australia date back to the arrival of European settlers over - years ago. However it is probably true to say that it is only in recent decades that the rest of the world has taken much notice of Australia's wines. The Australian wine industry has undergone a significant expansion in a relatively short period. According to Ronin Weigand, a decade ago very few restaurants listed Australian wines. That situation has changed dramatically."

Tags:Australia, Hong Kong, wine imports, Australian exports, challenges of international marketing, product, price, promotion place

Abstract
This paper answers questions regarding politics in general and Australian politics and its Constitution in particular. This paper discusses the ideals of a liberal democracy and the values inherent in a democratic society regarding human rights.

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"A liberal democracy provides individual rights such as freedom of speech while protecting the individual from excesses of government. A liberal democracy depends on active participation by the electorate and puts the rule of law above the rule or influence of any one individual. Process and procedure are important parts of a liberal democracy since they theoretically protect individuals from bias. A democratic society values the contribution of the individual, trusting that all individuals can and should have a say in..."

Tags:Australia, politics, australian politics, liberal democracy

Abstract
This paper is a case study from the Harvard Business School titled "The Australian Paper Manufacturers."

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"The Australian paper manufacturing industry was at one point fairly evenly split between three companies in three distinct market segments. Australian Newspaper Mills produced paper for newspapers, Australian Paper Mills, APM, produced paper packaging and the Paper Company of Australia, PCA, manufactured fine papers such as those used in offices. This case study addresses APM's decision to challenge PCA in its market. APM did so by using advanced technology to produce a high quality environmentally friendly fine paper product."

Tags:Case study, australian paper manufacturers

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This paper focuses primarily on the overall context of corporate governance within the dynamics of Australia as well as the overall division of power in Australian companies amongst the corporate managers, directors, owners and shareholders. The paper also presents an overview of the relationships as presented in the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Corporate Governance Council 'Principles of Good Corporate Governance. The paper concludes by presenting an original table illustrating the impact of corporate governance on the functioning of public and private companies. The author includes other several tables.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Significance of Corporate Governance in Australia
Australia and Corporate Governance
A Structure for Realizing Corporate Governance in Australia
Australia and Corporate Governance: Overview of Last Forty Years
Share Percentage Given to Individuals and Companies (1952 and 1995)
Ownership Focus in Specific Australian Companies
Shares Percentages Held by Directors, 1952-1975
Observing the Trends in Australian Companies: Board Size and Block-holders
Conclusion
Corporate Governance and Its Impact on the Functioning of Public and Private Sector Companies

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"The modern setup of corporate governance was first documented in London at the 1992 Stock Exchange and was called the Cadbury Code of Practice. The OECD was the next most prominent code that cam out in 1997-99 regarding the practice and application of corporate governance which was globally accepted and adopted as well as supported by the World Bank and Asian development bank. The main incident in the 20th century that sparked the interest in the phenomenon and importance of corporate governance was the financial breakdown that Asia faced in 1998."

Tags:system, primary goal, illegitimate shareholders responsibilities

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An Australian company wishes to purchase prefabricated birdcages from Kenya and assemble them for sale. The company is confronted by a number of choices, each of which has different tax implications. This paper will trace the forking choices and explain the tax implications of each with references to Australian and Kenyan tax law. The first choice is how to do business in Kenya itself, whether as an Australian company, a Kenyan branch or subsidiary of the Australian company, or as a Kenyan company proper. A local branch or subsidiary of a foreign company will incur 37.5% income tax, versus 30% for a local company. It would thus seem to make more sense for a tax-averse entity to set up a fully Kenyan business; although, as we shall see, there is an important exception to this rule.

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An Australian Company Doing Business with Kenya: Some Tax and Business Strategy Implications An Australian company wishes to purchase prefabricated birdcages from Kenya and assemble them for sale. The company is confronted by a number of choices, each of which has different tax implications. This paper will trace the forking choices and explain the tax implications of each with references to Australian and Kenyan tax law. The first choice is how to do business in Kenya itself, whether as an Australian company, a Kenyan branch or subsidiary of the Australian company, or as a Kenyan company proper. A local branch or subsidiary of a

Abstract
The paper analyzes the topic of feminism in Australia and specifically discusses how white, mainstream feminists in Australia can better listen to, and attend to, the needs and voices of indigenous Australian women. The paper further relates that Australian indigenous women including the Australian Aborigines, the Maori of New Zealand, and the Torres State Islanders, have specific needs, problems, and issues that face them today. The paper highlights the fact that developing understanding, modes of clearer communication and ways to aid these women can help white Australian feminists tear down boundaries and bring about more care and support for Australia's indigenous women.

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"Domestic violence is another very important problem facing aboriginal women. An Australian newspaper reporter continues, "Homicide is the leading cause of premature death for indigenous women and they are 45 times more likely to be victims of domestic violence than other Australians". It is also well known that most aboriginal victims of domestic violence do not speak out, because they are afraid of reprisals by their family or the community (Bhandari 2006). Thus, the abuse continues in a cycle of violence that can often lead to death. White feminists need to tackle this problem head on, just as they would for white victims of domestic violence. First, they need to create educational programs for aboriginal women that stress the importance of speaking out when domestic violence occurs."

Tags:community, abuse, violence, society

Abstract
This report shows how the continuing strength of the Australian economy and the growing relationships between Australia and Asia, make Australia a primary and potentially profitable market for exporting the Yinyang line of heat packs. This analysis includes sections on Australian demographics; Australian economy; potential market; Australian import regulations; and legal considerations in setting up business in Australia.

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"Duty is generally levied on the customs value of the goods, which may not necessarily be the same as the sale price. Another element that must be considered in our pricing negotiations is the GST (Goods and services tax) which has been in operation since 1 July 2000. GST is charged at a flat rate of 10% and is levied on the supply of goods and services that are connected with Australia and other transactions, including dealings in real estate, other property and rights. There are exemptions in relation to the supply of certain goods and services. For example, medical devices do not pay a GST, so there could be some benefit in calling our Yinyang devices medical supplies. GST is essentially a value added tax. Tax is paid at each step along the chain of transactions involving the goods or services until the end user is reached, and broadly speaking, tax is paid on the value added. It is the consumer or end user who ultimately bears the tax."

Tags:consumer, World, Bank, ABN, GST

Abstract
This paper poses two fundamental questions: 'what is the nature of government set forth by the Australian Constitution?' and 'why has there been such disagreement and disparity in the respective responses?' The paper is organized under the following headings: Organisation of a Liberal Democracy (Power, Legitimacy, Justice, Freedom) The Constitution (Hybridised Constitution, Constitutional-Institutional Relationships, Relationship:Monarchy / Governor-General, Relationship: The Executive, Relationship: Commonwealth / States, The Referendum Process), Australian Federalism, and Responsible Government (Convention versus the Constitution, The "Washminster" Mutation, Credibility of the Responsible Government Model).

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"According to Emy, "Australia is one of a small group of countries usually classified as liberal democracies. This is a distinctive type of democracy, one in which the ideas and values of a particular kind of Anglo-American liberalism have exercised a pervasive influence on the growth of political institutions over the past 150 years" (Emy & Hughes, 1988: 183). One of the first steps one can take in explaining how the Australian political system works, is to define the theory behind its operation, and to describe how its supposed to be organised. Therefore, we should give a brief account of "liberalism" and "democracy" insofar as these modes of thought have significantly influenced the overall shape and character of the Australian political system."

Tags:monarchy, governor-general, australia, analysis, politics, democratic, government, responsible, westminster, system