HI5015-Legal Aspects of International Trade and Enterprise

Purpose:

This assignment aims at ensuring that students have familiarised themselves with their chosen MNCs topic and are able to identify the relevant Legislative, regulatory framework/s, treaties, conventions or agreements that are affecting their operation in Australia.

Assignment Questions: 

1. Identify a multinational company (MNC) which operates in Australia. Provide a brief description of the company including the following:

a.The industry the company operates in

b.Number of staff in Australia

c.Number of staffglobally

d.Location of global headquarters (150 words, minimum 3 references)

2. Identify any legislative regulatory framework/s affecting the MNC you have identified which operatesinAustraliaanddiscusswhyandhowitaffectsthecompany.Forexample,multinational corporations, like local companies, are subject to 30 per cent corporate tax.

3. Identify any treaties, conventions or agreements that have impacted on the products or services that your chosen MNC provides in Australia.How does it impact the provision of these product sand services?

1. Please choose from one of the following multinational companies (MNCs) operate in Australia from the list (seebelow).

2. Email your chosen company to your lecturer for approval. Note: you must get prior approval from your lecturer to work on your chosen company, otherwise, you will receive a failing mark in your assignment.