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The article provides information on lawyers as the last defense line for dumped refugees including impact of the pronouncement. Topics discussed include luxury living and attending school to gain knowledge, finance involved in supporting Australian community, significance of economic burden, and government power.

The article presents information on the motivation behind the rise of extravagant weddings in Australia. Wedding planner Kathy Apostolidis believes celebrity weddings are having an influence when it comes to luxury weddings. Counsellor and author Charmaine Saunders thinks the motivation for extravagance does not even initially come from the bride herself but from the society in general.

Focuses on some Australian celebrities' ideas of bliss and how they indulge themselves. Chef Neil Perry; Writer and comedian Gretel Killeen; Senator Aden Ridgeway; Television host Suzie Wilks; New South Wales State Premier Bob Carr.

Huawei's Porsche-branded luxury variant of their Mate 20 Pro smartphone is now available to Australian customers willing to pay the premium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents information on what the rich in Australia spend their money on. Apartments in Sydney, New South Wales; Renovation of existing real estate; Art auctions; Entertainment systems; Home security systems; Wines and wine cellars; Luxury automobiles; Cruises and cruise ships; Fashion; Thoroughbred horses; Vacations; Private jets and other items.

Presents information on luxury cars and four wheel-drive vehicles for Australians. Alfa Romeo; Audi; BMW; Ford; Holden; Honda; Hyundai; Jeep; Maserati; Mercedes-Benz; Saab; Discussion of the advantages and features of individual models; Prices. INSET: Full Traction Gives Way to Max Attraction.

Reports on the luxury industries and services in Australia that are profiting from wealthy customers despite a low level of consumer confidence in 1998. Comments from Ken Munro of PricewaterhouseCoopers; Housing and designer clothing doing well; Food and restaurants, Alcoholic beverages, travel and cosmetic surgery all benefitting from wealthy consumers.

This section offers news briefs in Australia. It states that research by Stockland Shopping Centres reveals that popularity of little luxuries like lattes, manicure-pedicure and massages. It mentions that based on statistics, mining is the highest paid industry in Australia, with an average maximum salary of over 155,000 dollars.

The nesting urge is alive and well across Australia, driven by a nationwide property boom. This, coupled with the post-September 11 desire to cocoon, is fueling a healthy appetite for all types of gorgeous homeware. "Within eight months of opening our 800 square metre Subiaco store, another eight homeware stores had opened in the area," says Murray Bailey, owner of Baileys in Perth's Subiaco and Applecross. Jenni McIvor, co-owner and co-buyer at Roost Home-wares in Melbourne's Malvern, believes everyone wants to inject a little bit of luxury into their lives. The catwalk is the inspiration for many homeware manufacturers says Mandy Heimann, who co-owns and directs Sydney's Orson & Blake with David Heimann. INSET: What's hot.

The article offers the author's insights about his travel to some luxury bush camps in Australia. He described the camp of Bamurru Plains which is said to be filled with moonlight after dark, have cane toads, an airboat which will take riders into quiet inlets, and rock galleries of tribal art. The author also went to the Mornington Wilderness Camp, which is operated by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC). Also noted is the Ningaloo Reef which is known for humpback whales and whale sharks.

The article author dwells on the idea of luxury, and also realizing that people in Australia are lucky to live in a place where the threat of war and famine is not an everyday experience. For many people in world community, luxury might simply mean a fresh meal, running water or somewhere safe to sleep at night. However people define luxury, they will most probably feel a thrill if they have achieved it without spending a huge amount.

The article focuses on the investments of real estate developers in luxury properties in Australia. The luxury holiday market is heating up in the town of Yeppoon in Queensland as it is blessed with picture-perfect beaches and opposite the holiday mecca of Great Keppel Island. Mirvac's luxury development Magenta Shores in Sydney reflects the company's push to appeal to the baby boomer. Managing director Don O'Rorke of Consolidated Properties notes that Duranbah Beach has a broad appeal.

Reports on the luxury car market in Australia for August of 1998. How the prestige car market is an early warning for tougher economic times; Sales figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries; Plans for the Ford Taurus among others.

While 12 consecutive interest rate rises might be trying to slow the economy, the average Australian's love of shopping hasn't slowed at all, according to Australia's pre-eminent comparison shopping Web site, Myshopping.com.au. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that Legend Boat Builders has delivered a Legend 63 to Fremantle rock lobster fisherman Paul Pittorini that is surely the apple of his eye. Every builder relishes the opportunity to create a vessel that is engineered, equipped and finished to the maximum. The extraordinarily thorough engineering and electrical systems and the luxury fit-out are the result of extensive consultation between builder and owner, and reflect the owners' views on work systems. The hull is the evolved, but nevertheless steadily improved, sharp footed and heavily flared product Legend has made familiar throughout Australia and New Zealand. 20 meters overall with a 5.5 meter beam, Reliance presents a nice balance between sea keeping, load carrying ability, and providing a steady working platform.

Reports on the increase in the sales of prestige and luxury vehicles in Australia. Total sales of Lamborghini cars; Price of the Maybach limousine from Mercedes-Benz AG; Number of Bentleys sold in 2004.

Presents information on the demand for luxury cruising in Australia despite the 1998 Asian financial crisis. Comments from Larry Pimentel of Cunard Line Limited; The Cruise Brokers and their efforts to find berths on ships that provide extravagant service and accommodations; Details on the Norwegian Capricorn Line and the ports in the region they plan to visit.