BUSINESS SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

You are required to prepare a 1500-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 business in relation to the policy issue central
to the inquiry scenario. This process will also involve reviewing and expanding the existing policy
position held by the firm or organization you are representing. The central objective of the
submission is to 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.

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 have been suggested. You may prepare a
submission on behalf of another relevant party of your choosing; however you must check the
suitability of your choice with your tutor before proceeding.

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

The main section of the submission (the body) needs to clearly identify both the main issues your
client wishes to raise in relation to the Government’s proposal 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.

A minimum of 8 references is required, which should include some academic sources. All
material drawn from these references must be appropriately cited.

Please submit through the submission point set up at L@G (Assessment).

Written assignments must conform to the standards specified below:

* A title page with your name, student number, title of essay/submission and word length
must be included.
* Completed assignment cover sheet (use link set up in the Assessment folder at L@G).
* The font size must be read comfortably.
* The following examples should be used as a guide: Arial - 10 point and Times Roman -
12 point.
* Line spacing is either double or 1½.
* Both margins (left and right) are at least 3 cm.
* Pages are numbered.
* References cited in the text conform to the Harvard reference style. If a reference is taken
from a particular page, or pages, within the article or book, then the page number(s) must
be included. The format should include the author, date of publication, and page number.
* When words are taken directly from other sources (books, articles and web sites) and
reproduced in an essay/submission quotation marks must be used.
* A reference list is attached and the entries are in alphabetical order by author.
* The assignment has been proof read.

ALWAYS keep a copy of your assignment.