Look I know it's hardly a subject but....

[Chihiro]

Did u want me to write up a post about stuff u need to know?

That would be ace =] !!

Now I'm worried though, I never really focusedon a local response and I don't think I'd have time to learn a new one..

[ben4386]

yeh thats pretty good, but are you talking about the 9 or so % compulsory super that is mandatory paid by employers

or voluntary contributions by people into their super fund?

edit: lol chihiro i made one the day before the exam, plenty of time just have a look on a council website they are easy to finde

[nickalaz]

voluntary contributions made by people, which are tax-free - meaning an incentive to make bigger contributions thus taking pressure off the government when they become old fogies.

and yeah, i'd love you to tell us anything you want- don't feel obliged to though. however, know that i appreciate it, and will definately find it extremely useful!
i often wish this forum was full of people discussing geog, like the methods one.

it's great to hear thoughts and info from other people, especially somebody who got 50!

[Chihiro]

Yeah I know. Dedicated geog stalwarts are few and far between. And I really need to do well in it after the raping I received at the hands of methods today.

[ben4386]

voluntary contributions made by people, which are tax-free - meaning and incentive to make bigger contributions thus taking pressure off the government when they become old fogies.

spot on and you might hate english but this is the perfect time to use it well. Say something like "reduces the dependency-ratio", keep the stuff like "incentive" make it sound like you know what you are talking about.

Also I don't know if the government still do this, but when I did geog last year the howard government used to match super contributions dollar for dollar up to $1500

[nickalaz]

i really hate the way in this subject, you need to show the examiners "you know what you're talking about" lol - why cant it just be 1 mark - stating the policy, 1 mark - giving evidence, 1 mark - evaluation

but i suppose if you have the detail to do that.. you usually are capable of writing in a way that shows you "know what you're doing"

[nickalaz]

let's talk about the MDB guys!!
theres no way i learn better, than reading shit other people have said on internet forums.

i guarantee when i get into the exam i'll have a mental image of all the advice in this thread, and will be able be able to quote it word for word.

i have a bizarre memory

[collundo]

What are people doing for their global phenomenon?

And what are people writing on for their conflict within the MDB?

[theduck]

If the question says outline a policy, do we just have to outline the policy and its stratergies? Or then do we have to evalute it? Keep in mind this is only a 3 mark question.

[nickalaz]

I'm doing global fishing, i think i've got a pretty strong grasp on it atm.

and if it says outline a policy, just outline it. make sure you read the instructional terms in questions properly

[Chihiro]

desertification.

[theduck]

I was thinking the mark allocation meant you had to mention three things. And btw what year are all you guys in?

[Chihiro]

Hey, just with Australia's ageing population/declining birth rate, I'm not quite sure why this is the case. With Italy I've got 4-5 solid, quantified reasons but I;m struggling with Australia. Can someone help me out or lead me to a site/publication that has some facts.. Thanks.

[nickalaz]

add me to msn ill send u some shit

[theduck]

Do you really think we need more than 2-3 factors for each case studies