...Introduction The local issue this report will focus on is the impact of increasing population densities and urban sprawl on the CBD and surrounding areas. The issue is that an ever-increasing population and higher densities will mean worse roads and higher rate of traffic related problems, higher crime levels, fewer facilities for the general population, higher price of living, more expensive land prices and increased pollution levels as well as other problems. Since urbanisation began as a trend since the last half of the century, Australia has been facing problems accommodating the swelling population. Geographical processes relevant to the issue include • migration • urbanisation • spatial inequality • urban development • sustainability...
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...The gold found in Australia during the 1850’s had a dramatic impact on the nation. In a number of primary and secondary sources showing that gold did have an impact during those times, present and future tense; the sources so that the population had increased, the economy of Australia had raised, the democracy of Australia soon stepped forward for its laws and overall the gold rush and its impacts. The gold that had been founded in Australia influenced people from other countries to flee to Australia in search of gold. The population in Australia grew to be diverse. People from all continents settled down in Australia to search for gold in hopes to be rich. The secondary source ‘How gold changed the Australia’ proposes that gold found in Australia during the 1850’s had conflicted on Australia and its population, where the Chinese miners, mined for gold to be bring back to China. ‘The picture of the Chinese miners travelling [1] shows us that the Chinese miners often stayed together as they would come to Australia in bundles of hundreds and were feared by the Australians diggers, Britain, Europe and America as there were many reasons why to do so. Guile et al put forward that white...
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...times as often as non-Indigenous Australians between July 2010 and June 2012. • More likely to smoke: Indigenous Australians are more likely to take part in health risk behaviors such as smoking, which contributes to poorer health status. For example: Two out of 5 Indigenous Australians aged 15 and over (41%) were current daily smokers in 2012–13, which, after adjusting for age, was more than twice the rate of smoking among non-Indigenous Australians in 2011–12. • Lower rates of physical activity: Physical inactivity rates are significantly higher in the Indigenous population than in the non-Indigenous population. For example: About 3 in 5 Indigenous Australians aged 18 and over (62%) reported no or low-level physical activity, which was 10% higher than the rate among non-Indigenous Australians. Question 2. Australia is one of the healthiest countries in the world; however, Australia’s population still experiences a range of health problems. The challenge for the Australian government is to...
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...youths is directly linked to a range of problems to society, including health issues, lower life expectancy, accidents, reduced workplace productivity, drink driving, violence and other forms of crime (Collins & Lapsley, 2008). Hospital records of alcohol related harm to youths show an increased of up to 70% when drinking alcopops (University of Queensland, 2013). The economic costs to society for binge drinking in 2010 was estimated to be in excess of $14 billion (Figure 1) (Australian Institute of Criminology, 2013) (Manning & Smith, 2013). Figure 1: Cost to society of alcohol related issues 2010 (Australian Institute of Criminology, 2013) Australia has had many policies and plans to reduce alcohol consumption, including the National Health Policy on Alcohol in Australia (1989) and the Implementation of the National Health Policy in Australia. The most recent effort to affect the alcohol consumption rate, is the National Drug Strategic Framework....
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...examines issues 20 to 80 years in the future.The report is the outcome of a two-year study involving 350 experts from 30 countries.It says the problems of migration in response to environmental change are far more complex and challenging than policymakers have realised. But the report, which looks ahead for 50 years, urges them to focus on the positive as well as negative impact of migration."Under some circumstances migration, particularly in low-income countries, can transform a community's ability to cope with environmental change," said Sir John Beddington, UK chief scientific adviser."The movement of individuals or small groups, even at a local or regional level, may increase the future resilience of large communities," he added."This will reduce the risk of both humanitarian disasters and of potentially destabilising mass migration under high risk conditions."A relatively small example, which the report suggests should be a model for regional migration planning, is an offer by New Zealand to take in 75 people a year over the next 30 years from the low-lying Polynesian island nation of Tuvalu - equivalent to a quarter of its total population.People already migrating are motivated by a complex mixture of economic,...
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...The Eastern Grey Kangaroo is an iconic native marsupial of Australia that belongs to the Macropodidae family. The Macropus giganteus or Eastern Grey Kangaroo (EGK) is located widely through the eastern states of Australia, including Tasmania in the open grass and woodlands, as they tend to favour denser scrubs and forests ("Eastern Grey Kangaroo", 2018). They are mainly focused on the coastal areas where there is more than 250 mm of average annual rainfall. The marsupial is well adapted to Australia's extreme fluctuations in climate conditions. The requirement for the rainfall helps the marsupial with its diet. As it is a grazing herbivore it adapts and will eat a wide range of plants across the country. The EGK rests in the shade during the...
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...father has passed away because of heart attack. The reason is He did not really care about his health condition; he smokes and eats everything that he wants. I think in Indonesia, people in the country side are healthier because of their good lifestyle diet. They eat food from their farm which is more natural and no junk foods. Besides, the environment is better than city which is many trees and fewer vehicles if we compare with city which is full of pollutions. For Australia, I know about their culture and lifestyle roughly. I can see that many people have party during weekend and some people do every night in a week in which way they drink alcohol and worse thing is they have a free-sex lifestyle. However, if I compare the health care systems between Indonesia and Australia, it is very difference. In Australia, there are two health care systems which are public and private and I think the quality of health provided is high in both sectors (Willis, 2009). Moreover, there are many volunteers in Australia from any aged willing to look after people in the rural areas....
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...father has passed away because of heart attack. The reason is He did not really care about his health condition; he smokes and eats everything that he wants. I think in Indonesia, people in the country side are healthier because of their good lifestyle diet. They eat food from their farm which is more natural and no junk foods. Besides, the environment is better than city which is many trees and fewer vehicles if we compare with city which is full of pollutions. For Australia, I know about their culture and lifestyle roughly. I can see that many people have party during weekend and some people do every night in a week in which way they drink alcohol and worse thing is they have a free-sex lifestyle. However, if I compare the health care systems between Indonesia and Australia, it is very difference. In Australia, there are two health care systems which are public and private and I think the quality of health provided is high in both sectors (Willis, 2009). Moreover, there are many volunteers in Australia from any aged willing to look after people in the rural areas....
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...In 2007 35% of the adult population in Australia smoked. Currently in this day and age it has been reduced to around 19%. Smoking is the only legal product in the world that if used exactly to the manufactures directions will do you harm. For this important reason they are categorically different to any other legal product in the world- and therefore its availability should be tightly regulated and have their own set of rules. Guns, alcohol, junk food and motorcycles can all be used in safe, useful and enjoyable manners. Cigarettes on the other hand can’t be used in a harmless manner. Even in moderation they are doing the smoker and those around them immense harm to their health. Since the first of December 2012, cigarette and tobacco packaging has been plain in Australia. After having spent time understanding brand and their power over people I can only applaud the federal government for their actions. They have systematically pulled all of the marketing levers out from under the tobacco companies’ feet. Building a brand is usually very difficult- unless you have a highly addictive product, in which case it’s very easy. All you need is three things: 1. Ensure people try your product. 2. Pair it with aspirational imagery. 3. Ensure it’s easily available The highly addictive nature of cigarettes will look after the rest. However the Australian government has slowly and successfully prevented tobacco companies from doing just those three things. ...
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...Key Issues 1. Distribution When best buy enters the Australian Market, the location and size of their stores will be critical to their success. This is how they will access their target market. It is also critical that Best Buy implements a strong supply chain and inventory control system. The Distribution is just as important from the manufacturer to the retail location, as is the retail location to the consumer distribution channel. 2. Implementing an online store as a substitute to their retail locations 3. Store Design The design and layout of the store will be a description of the Best Buy Brand. As this brand is new to the Australian market, the design of the store will be the most effective marketing tool that Best Buy has at their disposal. 4. Creating strategic alliances As it is a new business to Australia, the choice of whom, the business aligns themselves with, will determine how the Australian consumer perceives them. Target Market The target market strategy that is being recommended for Best Buy to use when entering the Australian market place is a broad-spectrum target market. The target market can be described as singles and families aged between 20 and 55 years old. They are the middle-class, living primarily in urban areas. This group is moderately technologically savvy and they want specialized electrical product knowledge and service at a competitive price. They also want a wide range of products all in one location. This group’s path...
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...ladies, gentlemen and fellow debaters. Tonight I, along with my fellow team mates, will convince you that Urban Sprawl should not be restricted. (We agree/disagree with the oppositions definition of this debate, state their definition) We have defined ‘urban sprawl’ to be the expansion of a metropolitan or suburban area into the surrounding environment, specifically in Australia. Thus, to restate the case, we believe that it is both unreasonable and unnecessary to prohibit urban sprawl in a thriving country like Australia. As first speaker, I will argue that restricting urban sprawl would mean restricting a city or town’s ability to expand infrastructure required for economic growth. I will then continue on...
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...Forecast, 2011). With a population of 28.3 million and an expected population growth rate of 1.7%, this country provides an excellent opportunity for exporters looking to invest in another country by way of goods and services (Profile, 2011). In order for exports in Malaysia to be successful however, one must understand the values and subcultures Malays possess in order to market to them appropriately. This report will focus on the influences of these concepts on the behaviour of Malaysian consumers in comparison to Australian consumers. This report will also highlight the importance of understanding certain cultural differences and their implications for marketers if Australia is to export goods and services to Malaysia. Religious Subcultures The concept of subcultures, more specifically religious subcultures, is an important aspect of consumer behaviour to consider. Strongly held religious beliefs and customs can exert a significant influence upon the values people hold. These values may include choosing to adopt a simple and humble existence devoid of materialism or choosing to lead a lifestyle that balances simplicity and materialism. The Population and Housing census of 2010 revealed that in Malaysia, 61.3% of the population is practising Islam, 19.8% Buddhism, 9.2% Christianity, 6.3% Hinduism and 1.3% practice other traditional Chinese religions. These figures contrast the religious figures in Australia. According to the Census of Population and Housing of 2006 by...
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...MARKETING SOLUTIONS AMPLIFIER AGENCY INTERNATIONAL EVALUATION – SHAREABLE APPS Contents 1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Overview of Amplifier Agency ...................................................................................................... 3 1.2 International Business Objectives ................................................................................................. 3 2.0 International marketing opportunities ............................................................................................. 5 2.1 International Trade Patterns......................................................................................................... 5 2.2 International Marketing Trends .................................................................................................... 9 Smart Phone and Android Market Analysis .................................................................................... 9 2.3 International business opportunities .............................................................................................. 12 2.3.1 Country assessment ................................................................................................................. 12 USA ................................................................................................................................................ 13 Singapore...
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...ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET Please ensure this form is fully completed prior to submission. This page should be on the front of your assessment and needs to be easily accessible. Student ID Number: | 2085435 | Date Handed In: | 28th May 2012 | Student Name / Group Name: | Hirotoshi Matsushima | SGA Unit code | 1247 | SGA Unit Title: | International business forecasting | Course: | Diploma of Marketing | Trainer’s name: | Mr. P Mc Intoish | Received By (Academic Office): | | Assessment No: | 3 | PLAGIARISMPlagiarism is the act of representing as one’s own original work the creative works of another, without appropriate acknowledgement of the author or source. COLLUSIONCollusion is the presentation by a student of an assessment as his or her own which is in fact the result in whole or in part of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involves the cooperation of two or more students in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct and as such both parties are subject to disciplinary action. Plagiarism and collusion constitute cheating. Disciplinary action will be taken against students who engage in plagiarism and collusion as outlined in the school’s policies. See ‘Student Discipline/Misconduct Policy’ and ‘Assessment Policy' STUDENT DECLARATION I hereby certify that: 1. This assessment is my own work based on my personal study / research and not the work of another student and / or source 2. I have acknowledged all material and...
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...The Common Carp Is this species a producer, consumer, scavenger, or decomposer? What was the original source of the species? Carp originate from Asia but primarily China. In Asia, they were bread for food from as early as 1000 BC. How did the organisms gain entry into the region or country? Carp now live in most continents and an estimated 59 different countries. In most countries, carp were introduced for sporting and food such as in Europe, but sometimes carp were imported illegally. In Australia, carp were brought for sporting reasons and released in the early 1850’s. During the 1960’s, carp were illegally imported into Victoria, Australia from Germany. In the late 1800s, carp were distributed widely throughout the USA by the government as a food-fish, but they are no longer used as a food-fish. It is said that carp are believed to have been introduced into the Canadian province of British Colombia from Washington. They were first noted in the Okanagan Valley in 1912. Describe the organism’s life cycle and other general information about organisms that you were able to find. The common carp is part of the minnow family but can be easily identified by two pairs of barbells on each side of its upper jaw. The colours that it can be found in are: brass, bronze or yellow. Most common carp grow 12-25 inches in length and 1-10 pounds in weight. The common carp is a warm water species and likes to live in muddy areas. Mating season normally occurs in May through July...
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