Doing Business in Australia

Australia offers one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investors and multinationals in the world. The country's stable government, healthy economy, skilled workforce and advanced and accessible infrastructure make it a fertile ground for companies wishing to expand their business into the booming Asia Pacific region.

Australia's policy is generally framed to encourage foreign investment, and foreign entrants can benefit from support programs operated at the federal, state and territory government levels. However the legislative regimes implemented at each level of government, while transparent, are complex and at times overlap.

The Guide to Doing Business in Australia is designed to help those venturing into the Australian market navigate their way through the maze of legislation to identify and maximise the many opportunities available.

The Guide covers:

• Australia's make-up - from its geography and people to the state of its economy.
• Investment in Australia - our foreign policy, government assistance and regulatory framework for foreign investment.
• Business structures and practices.
• The structure and regulation of the securities markets and the banking, finance and insurance industries.
• Real and intellectual property.
• Transport and customs law.
• Employment and immigration.
• Industry sectors - energy, mining and resources, information technology and e-business, and biotechnology.
• Environment and climate change policy.

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