The Global Enterprise Challenge in Australia is run by Australian Business Week Ltd (ABW) a not for profit organisation that offers young people the opportunity to learn about business by running their own computer simulated business. Schools have a choice of simulations in the IT, Manufacturing, Hospitality, or Retail Industries. To read more about ABW go to www.abw.org.au

The Australian challenge is a three stage event.

Stage one - A national qualifying event where schools from around Australia compete to select the nine finalist teams. The finalist teams for 2009 are:

• Australian Science and Maths School, South Australia
• Brisbane Grammar School, Queensland
• Earnshaw State College, Queensland
• Elanora State High School, Queensland
• Figtree High School, New South Wales
• Launceston Church Grammar School, Tasmania
• Mount Scopus Memorial College, Victoria
• Victorian State Team
• Yarra Valley Grammar School, Victoria

Stage two – The nine finalist teams compete in the 24hour challenge for the right to represent Australia in the international event.

Stage three - The winning Australian team represents Australia in the international event.