Subject Code & Title : 2004GIR Government Business Relations
Assignment Type : Assessment 1
Word Count : 1800 words
You are required to prepare a 1,800-word business submission on behalf of an interest group firm or business association on a hypothetical government inquiry. The objective of the submission is to clearly outline the interests and concerns held by stakeholders in relation to the policy issue central to the inquiry scenario.
2004GIR Government Business Relations Assessment 1 – Australia.

This process will involve reviewing and expanding the existing policy position held by the firm or organisation you are representing. You will then make a case as to why government should follow the advice contained in the submission.

The key is to research and develop a clear argument in relation to the policy issue and to present it in a persuasive manner. More information on the research and writing of your business submission will be provided in tutorials and lectures.There are also examples of previous business submissions in the Assessment folder at L@G.

2004GIR Government Business Relations Assessment 1 – Australia.

The Task :
You are a political lobbyist and have been contracted by a leading firm business association or non-business stakeholder to prepare a submission promoting the interests of one of your clients in relation to a government review or proposed review of one of the policy issues listed below. To assist you with this exercise, names of potential clients are given in the assignment. Choose one of them..

While there is no one single ‘best’ way to structure a business submission we recommend that your submission should have a brief introductory section which covers the following issues:
• Title
• Name and background of your client
• The issue(s) you are addressing
• The historical background of the issue

2004GIR Government Business Relations Assessment 1 – Australia.

The main section of the submission (the body) needs to clearly identify both the main points your client wishes to raise in relation to the policy issue at hand and present evidence and persuasive arguments in support of the policy approach your client recommends. It should also include possible counter arguments and your rebuttal to these. The use of subheadings is encouraged.