...Review is a needed examination of Australia’s media sphere that focuses on the issues within the media industry. The many recommendations of the Review are responses to the inevitably expanding environment. It is ideal for the media industry to maintain its prestige and properly regulated attributes. Therefore, the Convergence Review making recommendations is one endorsed by necessary change. The recommendations of change are imperial for the law being not only a product but also a creator of its environment. This is particularly important when it comes to the continual regulation of Australian content and its necessary production and dissemination, especially at a time of technological evolution. Laws are the most effective...
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...a high speed, convergent media landscape. There are 8.4 million internet subscribers in Australia (the vast majority on broadband), and 24.22 million mobile phone subscriptions (up over 2 million from 2008). Over half of these are 3G subscribers. Since 2008, the hours of foreign content on free-to-air (FTA) television have increased 154 per cent greatly outstripping the growth in Australian content at 59 per cent (ACMA, 2010). One of the flagship policies of the government, headed by Julia Gillard after they came to power in 2010, was to establish a National Broadband Network (NBN), to deliver high-speed broadband services to 93% of Australian homes by 2017 (T.Flew, 2013). Some of the key moments in the history of Australian...
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...RES341 Teacher Date Food Marketing In the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, ‘Using a research framework to identify knowledge gaps in research on food marketing to children in Australia,’ by Kathy Chapman, Bridget Kelly, and Lesley King, research was used to understand how knowledge of food and marketing for children was lagging behind that of other food market research, such as those for adults. The main problems under this research was not the vast amount of research, looking into all various forms of media and marketing and how they appeal to children, but rather, the complications of ensuring that each idea of marketing was kept in target for children and kept up to date with either current standards of children’s health or children’s interest. To do so, Chapman, Kelly and King used a study of 10 years, “classified according to their research focus and media type” and then from there focusing the study on how much exposure and reaction to types of marketing affected said children. Because their target was children, this left many venues unchecked, such as print media and surprisingly Internet, but left open television as their main impact source. Another venue closed off, because of the target age, was price, product expansion, and public relations and sponsorships: those three categories left out all sides of their research: exposure, effect of exposure, regulations, and breach of regulations; whereas television was the only venue that had met...
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...‘Get in touch with your dark side’ MEDIA PLAN Period: July 2010–June 2011 10 Chocolate Parade Melbourne, VIC, 3181, Australia Phone: 123-456-7890 Fax: 123-456-7890 Email: mediaplanning@cocoadelights.com Web Site: http://www.cocoadelights.com Contact: Coco Jones Table of Contents Executive summary 1 Business description 1 Vision for the future 1 Business goals/mission 2 Business philosophies/identity 2 Main objectives 2 Situation Analysis 4 Marketing analysis 4 Customer analysis 6 Product benefits and unique selling proposition 8 Competitive analysis 10 SWOT analysis 14 Legislation and Regulation 15 Advertising analysis 16 Advertising strategy 16 Media Strategy 18 Marketing Analysis 18 Marketing Schedule 20 Media budget 23 Campaign evaluation strategy 24 Executive summary Business description Founded in 2000, Cocoa Delights is one of the youngest gourmet chocolate manufacturers in the industry. However we do not view our youth as a weakness, on the contrary, our youth is associated with our two most valued attributes: creativity and innovation. We dare to create the unconventional. Our team of master chocolatiers have been hand-picked from prestigious confectionary schools boasting centuries of chocolate expertise from France, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy. Whilst we value the traditions of these schools, we place an even higher value on their passion for innovation and enterprise. Cocoa Delights is the first company in Australia...
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...ABSTRACT Auditing disclosures play an important role within accounting reports as they provide a level of assurance to the users (public). These disclosures will be discussed in light of the collapse of Health International Holdings (HIH). The HIH collapse warranted a Royal Commission investigation and also recorded the biggest corporate collapse in Australia's history. Corporate failures of similar magnitude such as Enron and Parmalat have occurred elsewhere and sparked large scale investigation and media scrutiny. In all of these corporate failures, the level or absence of disclosure has had a lot to do with the unexpectedness of the collapse. This paper analyses the HIH collapse within a Foucaldian framework to demonstrate the need for accountants and auditors to work together so as to avoid criticism of the profession arising from unexpected corporate failures in the future. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper is to analyse the collapse of HIH and the role of its auditor, Andersen, within a Foucauldian framework encompassing archeology and genealogy of power and knowledge. The mythical Jedi force is used as a metaphor for power attained by the accounting profession through its claim to superior knowledge and skill to be applied in the public interest. Accordingly, the force includes professional ethics. The dark side is used as a metaphor for the collapse of HIH because accounting standards and practices, the accounting profession's power base, were used to conceal...
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...Appendices Appendix 1: Cocoa Delights media plan ‘Get in touch with your dark side’ MEDIA PLAN Period: July 2010–June 2011 10 Chocolate Parade Melbourne, VIC, 3181, Australia Phone: 12 3456 7890 Fax: 12 3456 7890 Email: mediaplanning@cocoadelights.com Website: www.cocoadelights.com Contact: Coco Jones Table of Contents Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 117 Business description ............................................................................................... 117 Vision for the future ................................................................................................. 117 Business goals/mission .......................................................................................... 118 Business philosophies/identity ............................................................................... 118 Main objectives ........................................................................................................ 118 Situation Analysis ........................................................................................................... 121 Marketing analysis ................................................................................................... 121 Customer analysis ................................................................................................... 123 Product benefits...
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...to become registered as a Psychologist is a question often asked, but its answer is constantly changing (Littlefield, 2009; Healy & Franklin, 1998). This essay will provide information on current ways to become registered as a general and specialist Psychologist. It will also discuss some of the ‘Boards and Organizations’ involved in registration. Registration? What is it? Who is involved? Where dose it start? Registration in the Psychology field is a much faster way of obtaining information about; students studying an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) approved program of study, Psychologists in clinical placements, Psychologists practicing, Continued Professional Development (CPD) and who is due for registration (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, 2010). Registration as a psychologist starts when you first enroll in an undergraduate degree as long as it has been APAC approved (Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, 2010). It is the responsibility of the university or institute the student is attending, to send their student data to the Psychology Board of Australia (psyBA), who have the power to register...
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...United States, and has been referred to as the “Franchising Capital of the World”. For many Australians, owning and operating their own business is a lifelong dream, and franchising is a relatively low-risk way to achieve this goal. This form of business is fast-growing, and more than 400,000 Australians are employed as a result of franchising (Vucic). Since 2010, franchising has grown by 15%, which can be attributed to the enactment of specific and compulsory legislation that governs franchise relationships (Baybridge). There are different forms of foreign franchising in this Australia; however, we believe direct franchising is the best option because it provides ultimate control of the franchise network as the two parties involved will have a direct relationship. It also allows for the direct supply of products or allowances made to source own supply. Cultural barriers will have to be worked out to provide adequate training and a third party advisor can help with local customs and commercial practices (Baybridge). Australia has many channels of support for this form of business as more and more companies emerge that aide in franchisee training, franchise system development, public relations and marketing (Vusic). The Franchise Council of Australia provides key aspects of franchise decision making, management, and practices from experts in their field (FCA). The rules and regulations of franchising can be found in Australia’s Franchising Code of Conduct. The purpose of this...
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...should be addressed to the Commonwealth Copyright Administration, Attorney-General’s Department, Robert Garran Offices, National Circuit, Canberra ACT 2600. This publication is available in hard copy or PDF format from the Productivity Commission website at www.pc.gov.au. If you require part or all of this publication in a different format, please contact Media and Publications (see below). Publications Inquiries: Media and Publications Productivity Commission Locked Bag 2 Collins Street East Melbourne VIC 8003 Tel: Fax: Email: (03) 9653 2244 (03) 9653 2303 maps@pc.gov.au General Inquiries: Tel: (03) 9653 2100 or (02) 6240 3200 An appropriate citation for this paper is: Productivity Commission 2009, Annual Report 2008-09, Annual Report Series, Productivity Commission, Canberra JEL code: D The Productivity Commission The Productivity Commission, is the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. Its role, expressed most simply, is to help governments make better policies, in the long term interest of the Australian community. The Commission’s independence is underpinned by an Act of Parliament. Its processes and outputs are open to public scrutiny and are driven by consideration for the wellbeing of the...
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...June 2014 June 2014 Jacob Norton Microsoft Jacob Norton Microsoft The Self Foaming Shower Loofah Product Marketing Report The Self Foaming Shower Loofah Product Marketing Report Contents Page Target Market………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pg 2 Product Outline……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pg 3 Product Place………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pg 4 Product Pricing……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pg 5 Product Promotion…………………………………………………………………………………………………Pg 6-8 Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………………………………..Pg 9 Target Market Shower loofahs are predominately used for the exfoliation of skin all around the body, for the removal of dead skin cells and to detoxify the body’s skin. It is no secret that female cosmetics and the female grooming industry is one of the largest in the world (and has been for some time), with new innovative products and services being created solely for that industry constantly. However, a study undertaken by the AYTM (An online surveying community) and also continuing market research undertaken by Men’s Health Australia reveals that an increasing percentage of men aged 20-35 are becoming progressively interested in both their health, lifestyle choice, and most predominately, their appearance. Market research also reveals that “The male grooming market is one of the fastest growing industries in the world” (In-Class DVD study), filled with marketing opportunities. As an...
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...Social media based marketing in Australia: Before going into the detail that how Australian companies are changing their focus from traditional marketing methods into social media-based marketing methods. First, let's just consider that why companies in Australia found it important to shift their focus on social media. There are some important statistics collected in 2013 about the interest of Australian people, regarding the use of social media (Bruns 2013). Bruns stated that almost 75% of Australians were active on social media. Some of them use it for connecting and communication while the majority of them uses social media for time killing and reaching out information about events and products as well. During the past few years, Australians or particularly a large percentage of Australian people have started using the internet and social websites as an essential part of their daily life. A recent survey (Scott 2015), stated that almost 75% of Australians have laptops, 70% of Australians own the smart phone, and almost 55% of the whole population own tablets. It shows that Australian people have easy access to the internet. Social is already an evolved trend in Australian community but still there is a lot of room for improvement and evolvement. These statistics also shows that 80% of the people who own smart devices, have social media profiles, and they use those social media websites for connecting with friends and family. For this report, following two Australian companies...
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...other asylum seekers, he became increasingly anxious and desperate” 1 Chama’s Story is just one of many for asylum seekers who seek refuge here in Australia. They come to our country expecting safety and freedom alongside the most basic human right. Yet when they arrive they are imprisoned and treated as criminals. It is clear that the laws surrounding this issue are in dire need of change. Australia is a country well known for its diversity of beliefs and religions, it is said to be accepting of others, however, when the topic of asylum seekers is brought forth, the government and media portrays the need for border protection, and “stopping the boats”. This type of hostile political enforcement and negative media coverage only furthers the portrayal of refugees as something fear, in the mind of most Australians. However, although it is not widely broadcasted by the Government or media, Australia has a legal obligation to help asylum seekers under the United Nations Refugee Convention 1951, to which Australia is signatory. According to the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, amended by the 1967 Protocol (the Refugee Convention) defines who is a refugee and what basic rights countries must provide to them. According to Article 1 of the Refugee Convention it is stated that “a refugee is a person who is outside their own country and is unable or unwilling to return due to a well-founded fear of being persecuted because of their: race, religion,...
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...took place in the United States of America (USA) in 1971. The historical response to the ‘war on drugs’ has been prohibition: the complete banning of drug use. This approach, which involves strict enforcement of illegal drug laws, has proven costly and ineffective (RCAP & RANZCP, 2004). This essay will focus on Australia’s current drug debate regarding the legalisation of certain prohibited illicit drugs. Whilst examining the Australian position, this essay will use international examples to illustrate how the current strategy fails and survey workable solutions. Firstly, this work examines the historical position of the ‘war on drugs’. It will outline the history of drug use in Australia and the nation’s current drug policy. This essay will then discuss the criminal, social, health and policy issues surrounding the debate regarding the legalization versus prohibition. Having addressed these points this essay concludes the prohibition of certain illicit drugs has failed comprehensively and legalising, controlling and regulating drugs should be the new Australian drug policy. Body The ‘war on drugs’ is fundamentally a viewpoint voicing...
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...SITXGLC501 Research and Comply with Regulatory Requirements Assessment 1 –Assignment 1. Workplace relations a. Hospitality industry award 2010. This fair work commission consolidated modern award incorporates all amendments up to and including 21 December 2012. b. * Removing food plates * Setting and wiping down tables * Picking glasses * General assistance to food and beverage * Cleaning and tidying c. * Ordering and stock control * Solely responsible for other cooks and other kitchen employees in a single kitchen establishment * General and specialized duties including supervision or training of other kitchen staffs. d. * A casual employee is an employee engaged as such and must be paid a casual loading of 25%. * On each occasion a casual employee is required to attend work they are entitled to a minimum payment for two hours work. * A casual employee must be paid at the termination of each engagement, but may agree to be paid weekly or fortnightly. 2. Work Health and safety Act 2011 a. A work group must elect them. * Do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons, comply so far as the worker is reasonably able, with any reasonable instruction that is given by a person conducting the business or undertaking to allow the person to comply with this act. * Co operate with any reasonable policy or procedure of the person conducting the business or undertaking relating to health or safety...
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...The Coordination of Legal Systems in Environmental Protection Introduction The objective of this paper is to examine the issues involved while protecting the environment and coordinate with the Australian legal system to devise an action plan for civil law. Factors that control the right usage of environment are a legal requirement in many countries. Australia is not an exception to this mainly because of the availability of abundant natural resources present in the country. This calls for biodiversity legislations and laws to avoid abuse of natural resources. Since, environmental protection plays an important role in many fields there is increased control and authority from different players that often leads to disputes. Policy-makers and lawyers have often overlooked the representation of systems used in legitimate regulatory behavior in the context of environmental protection. Environmental regulations are based on certain models that are perceived and created to aide policy-makers. These models help legal professionals and policy-makers to understand technical aspects and adverse impact on the environment for correctly framing laws and in decision making. Role of Environmental Models in Policies and Regulations Environmental models play an increasing role in decision making. They act as a catalyst for policy making and also for devising regulatory strategies. Models are required to be understood for policy makers and lawyers because of their focus in dispute resolution...
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