Last updated: 10 June 2012
Austrade assistance
Austrade services
Austrade’s activities in this market are mainly focused on attracting foreign direct investment and promoting Australia’s education services. For Australian exporters to this market, Austrade can provide access to a range of specialists to assist with market entry and expansion including:
- market research
- channel marketing consultants
- lead generation agencies
- legal, accounting, tax and immigration advisory services
- banking and financial service providers
- commercial real estate agencies
- relevant industry network specialists
To seek assistance with finding service providers, contact Austrade.
Find out more about the services Austrade provides to Australian exporters on our trade services page.
Top Business Risks
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a voluntary mechanism which promotes and supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the full publication and verification of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas, and mining.
The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.
Bilateral agreements
Australia has social security agreements with several countries that address the issue of 'double super coverage' for employees sent to work overseas. To take advantage of these agreements, Australian employers sending employees overseas to work must apply to the Tax Office for a Certificate of coverage.
For more details, please visit the Australian Taxation Office website.
IP Passport fact sheets
These fact sheets outline foreign Intellectual Property (IP) regimes and some of the issues and challenges which may be faced by Australian exporters.
The current fact sheets are available on the IP Australia website.