As published in the VCAA Bulletin, December 2005, p.11.
The following FAQ has been prepared in response to questions raised at the VCE International Studies implementation workshops during 2005.
What countries are included in the Asia–Pacific region for study in International Studies, Unit 4, International relations?
Response:
The term Asia–Pacific region incorporates the states in APEC in 2004 plus North Korea, Laos, Cambodia, East Timor and the Pacific Island states. The APEC countries are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, The Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United States of America, and Vietnam. Australia cannot be nominated for specific Asia–Pacific study.
See the 2005 International Politics VCE Study Design, p.53 (PDF - 257KB)