Wednesday, 13 Jul 2011
Useful links for Australia
UKTI Australia
http://ukinaustralia.fco.gov.uk/en/business
The British Government's trade promotion and investment services website in Australia. The site contains details of news and events,
http://www.gov.au
The Australian government portal links to the Australian Government and State, Territory and Local government websites.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Provides statistical information on a wide variety of subjects, including national and regional statistics, key products and themes such as the economy, environment and energy, and industry.
Office of Economic and Statistical Research
Provides a wide range of demographic, economic and social data relating to the state of Queensland.
Australian Industry Defence Network (AIDN)
The Australian Industry Defence Network (AIDN) provides the focal point for the Defence Department's interaction with Australia's dynamic base of smaller defence companies.
Business and Industry - Queensland Government
http://www.qld.gov.au/about/business-and-industry/
Includes information on investing, starting a business, export and trade, business development, laws and regulations, licences and primary industries in Queensland.
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) inspects incoming luggage, cargo, mail, animals, plant products, and provides inspection and certification for a range of exports. The AQIS website gives advice on what to bring and not to bring for those travelling or moving to Australia, together with import conditions.
Queensland Government Marketplace
The Queensland Government Marketplace site is a resource centre for government officers who have purchasing responsibilities and for suppliers wanting to do business with the Queensland Government.
Australian Customs Service
The Australian Customs Service website contains import / export advice, cargo support, information for travellers, information on protecting Australian borders, anti-dumping legislation and business opportunities.
Australian Business
http://www.australianbusiness.co.uk/
Australian Business is the only organisation in the UK bringing together professionals and companies with Australian interests through business opportunities and events.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/142
This is the website of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), which promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. It also regulates national infrastructure services. ACCC's primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.