Australia

 

Official Name - Commonwealth of Australia
Capital City - Canberra
Type of Government - Constitutional Monarchy
Currency - Dollar (AUD)
Fiscal Year - 1 July - 30 June
Official Language(s) - English
Local Time - GMT + 08:00 (Western Australia);
- GMT + 09:30 (South Australia, Northern Territory);
- GMT + 10:00 (Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, Queensland)
International Dialling Code - +61
Internet Domain - .au
Major Cities - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
Major Industries - Mining (includes Bauxite, Coal, Copper, Gold, and Iron Ore), Farming (best known for Sheep Farming), Tourism.
Major Trading Partners - Japan, ASEAN countries, South Korea, China, New Zealand, USA, EU
Double Taxation Treaty with India - YES

Economic Overview

  • Western-style capitalist economy.
  • Rising domestic economy.
  • Vast agricultural country, largest exporters of wool, meat and cotton.
  • The principal industry is of food processing followed by service industry.
  • Growing ties with China plays an important role.

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's New South Wales State Office
180 Hay Street
East Perth, WA, 6004
Postal Address: Post Office Box 6209
East Perth, WA, 6892
Tel.: +(61)-(8)-93657555
Fax: +(61)-(8)-93657550
E-mail: info@cciwa.com
Website: www.cciwa.com 		R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent Barton
ACT, 0221 Australia
Tel.: +(61)-(2)-62611111
Fax: +(61)-(2)-62613111
Consular Duty Officer:
+(61)-(2)-62612205
Toll Free: 1300 555 135
(within Australia)
Website: www.dfat.gov.au

Level 10, Angel Place
123 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Website: www.dfat.gov.au/sydney
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Northern Territory Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Queensland State Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's South Australia State Office
5th Floor, Northern Territory House
22 Mitchell Street, Darwin
Tel.: +(61)-(8)-89824199
Fax: +(61)-(8)-89824155
E-mail: dfat.darwin@dfat.gov.au
Website: www.dfat.gov.au/darwin

4th Floor, 295 Ann Street
(Corner of Creek Street)
Brisbane Qld 4000
Tel.: +(61)-(7)-34054799
Fax: +(61)-(7)-34054782
E-mail: dfatbris@dfat.gov.au
Website: www.dfat.gov.au/brisbane

5th Floor, MTAA Super House
55 Currie St. Adelaide SA 5000
Tel.: +(61)-(8)-84034899
Fax: +(61)-(8)-84034869
E-mail: adelaide.sa@dfat.gov.au
Website: www.dfat.gov.au/adelaide

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Tasmania State Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Victoria State Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Western Australia State Office
Level 1, 111 Macquarie Street
HOBART TAS 7000
Tel.: +(61)-(3)-62384099
Fax: +(61)-(3)-62384024
Website: www.dfat.gov.au/hobart

Level 14, Casselden Place 2 Lonsdale St. (corner of Spring St.)
Melbourne VIC 3001
Tel.: +(61)-(3)-92215555
Fax: +(61)-(3)-92215455
E-mail: vso@dfat.gov.au
Website: www.victoria.dfat.gov.au

Level 17, Exchange Plaza
Sherwood Court Perth WA 6001
Tel.: +(61)-(8)-92314499
Fax: +(61)-(8)-92212827
Website: www.wa.dfat.gov.au

Business Visa Rules
Business Visa is issued to the following categories:

  • Executives, managers and specialists employed by a company operating in Australia.
  • Personnel from foreign companies which are seeking to establish a branch there or participate in joint ventures. They are also available to employees fulfilling a contract awarded to a foreign company.
  • Independent executives seeking to join an existing business, or establish their own in Australia. In order to qualify for a temporary business visa in this category, you must have personal net assets of at least $250,000, and a genuine commitment (either as owner or part owner) to a business which is of benefit to Australia.
  • Personnel sponsored by an Australian business.
Note :- The processing time varies depending on the person's circumstances. 3 to 6 months is the estimated time taken. Sponsored applications are given priority. Established business in visa may take 5 to 10 months.

Business Hours
Office Business Hourss are generally from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Monday to Friday.