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Useful websites and resources

Government, business and trade

Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology – www.bmwi.de/English/Navigation/root.html
Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs – www.bma.bund.de

News and media

Der Spiegel – www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/0,1518,archiv,00.html
Deutsche Welle – www.dw-world.de/dw/0,,266,00.html

Travel and tourism

The German Tourism Board – www.germany-tourism.de

Please note: this list of websites and resources is not definitive. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by Austrade. The information provided is a guide only.

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From Spiegel Online
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  3. Concerned over Cracks: European Safety Authority Orders Checks on All A380s
  4. Emissions Scheme Dispute: China Bans Airlines from Paying EU Carbon Tax
  5. Ackermann's Swan Song: Deutsche Bank Moves�Toward an Uncertain Future

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.

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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.

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