This document contains 17 papers on vocational training and lifelong learning in Australia and Germany. The following papers are included: "Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning in Australia and Germany: Background" (Gerald Burke); "Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning in Australia: Observations and Conclusions from a German Perspective" (Jochen Reuling); "The Australian Federal Government and Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning" (Paul Cowan); "The German Federal Government and Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning" (Veronika Pahl); "A Practitioner's Perspective on Current Vocational Training Issues in Australia" (Virginia Simmons); "The International Economy, Changing Employment and Lifelong Learning: Response of the Vocational Training Sector in Germany" (Helmut Putz); "Global Trends, Implications for Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning: Response of the University Sector" (Ken Eltis); "A Balanced and Liberal Education in a Military Environment: Australian Defence Force Academy" (Robert King); "Financing Lifelong Learning in Australia: Review of Needs and Options" (Gerald Burke); "Trends in Public Funding for In-Company Training in Germany: From a Dual to a Plural System" (Klaus Berger, Gunter Walden); "The Role of Industry and the Economy in Shaping Vocational Training, Exemplified by Deutsche Bahn AG" (Ulrich Wiegand); "The Role of Industry and Economic Institutions in Shaping Vocational Training" (David Soskice); "Industry Training in Australia: Causes and Consequences" (Andrew Smith); "The Role of Industry and the Economy in Shaping Vocational Training: Discussion" (Thorsten Stromback); "Pathways for Youth in Germany" (Jochen Reuling); "Pathways for Youth in Australia" (Philip McKenzie); and "Youth Pathways: Comparing Australia and Germany" (Richard Sweet). Some papers contain substantial bibliographies. (MN)