News - Australia

1. Australia and New Zealand Trade Bill: explainer

   Australia 12/12/2022 9:00:51 AM

   Information on the contents of the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill and some common misconceptions addressed.

2. EMPLOYER OF RECORD SERVICES LAUNCH

   Australia 4/13/2022 10:34:58 AM

   New Product Announcement We are pleased to announce the launch of our Employer of Record (EOR) service – aimed at helping global businesses hire workers locally in Australia without requiring a local entity.

3. Iconic British exports expected to benefit from any trade deal with Australia 

   Australia 6/8/2021 10:06:25 AM

   World famous British food and drink, car, rail, and fashion industries are among those that could benefit from tariff-free trade with Australia. 

4. Why Do Business in Australia?

   Australia 4/16/2021 8:40:57 AM

   Australia is one of the easiest places in the world to do business. According to rankings published by the World Bank that compare the ease of doing business in different countries, Australia rose four places to 14th position in 2020.

5. Going Global – Basis of a sound International Business Plan

   Australia 4/15/2021 11:36:04 AM

   Expanding internationally offers businesses enormous potential for increased sales and market share. Some of the reasons a business might consider expanding internationally include:

6. Managing Cross Border Risk

   Australia 4/15/2021 11:07:56 AM

   Cross Border Risk – The volatility of returns on international investments caused by events associated with a particular country as opposed to events associated solely with a particular economic or financial agent. NASDAQ.com Financial Glossary

7. Your Expert Guide to Trading CFDs

   Australia 11/6/2020 10:22:06 AM

   CFDs (shortening for contracts for difference) have become very popular as a less capital-intensive method of trading stocks, commodities, currency pairs, and indices on the financial market.

8. Negotiations on the UK’s future trading relationship with Australia: Update

   Australia 7/15/2020 9:26:25 AM

   Trade negotiators from the UK and Australia held the first round of negotiations for a UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between 29 June and 10 July 2020.

9. Opening a New Business in Australia During COVID-19 - What Are the Keys to Success?

   Australia 6/11/2020 2:26:28 PM

   Starting your own business is never going to be a simple venture, but for those looking to open up a business during COVID-19 times, there is a whole new level of challenge

10. Global Trade Updates

    Australia 4/2/2020 1:19:57 PM

    GTPA congratulates the Morrison Government and the Federal Trade and Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham for this morning announcing a boost to support Australian exporters and tourism businesses

11. Increasing demands on product certification and origin traceability

    Australia 3/11/2020 8:33:46 AM

    Last Thursday the WTO held a workshop to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the WTO Agreement on Rules of Origin, CEO of the GTPA Lisa McAuley was asked to speak on a panel to discuss increasing demands on product certification and origin traceability. Below is a copy of the speech.

12. UK aiming for early trade deal with Australia

    Australia 2/11/2020 5:38:03 PM

    Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab arrives in Canberra to begin tour of the Asia-Pacific region.

13. Foreign Secretary celebrates UK-Australia trading ties as Cambridge-based business invests £100m Down Under

    Australia 2/11/2020 5:29:48 PM

    Dominic Raab highlights strength of UK manufacturing and innovation as UK-Australia trading relationship goes from strength-to-strength.

14. 5 Tips To Attract Top Talent To Your Startup

    Australia 2/4/2020 7:02:19 AM

    When it comes to hiring employees, attracting top talent is essential for all firms, but it is even more important for startups. Does the candidate possess the required skills?

15. Facebook and LinkedIn Tips For Job Seekers

    Australia 2/3/2020 8:53:53 AM

    Networking is vital for any career and given the popularity of social media, taking advantage of these platforms is ideally essential. If you invest your time online wisely, you can certainly expand your network and increase your chances of landing a job.

16. Your guide to setting up a company in Australia

    Australia 1/28/2020 8:42:39 AM

    ABN Australia have been helping our clients establish their company successfully in Australia since 1976. Over the years we have significantly evolved our company formation service and it is now possible to have your company up and running within a few hours using our online or fillable PDF forms.

17. ABN Registration for businesses outside of Australia

    Australia 1/28/2020 8:28:07 AM

    Many of our overseas clients write to us to clarify the registration and compliance requirements of undertaking business in Australia. Obtaining an ABN is a key component of that, and this guide aims to clarify the additional steps and timelines involved for overseas businesses and residents.

18. Trade facilitation policy for MSMEs

    Australia 1/23/2020 10:30:34 AM

    For many MSMEs, navigating the complexity of doing business globally while maintaining acompetitive edge requires the development of new skills and knowledge, as well as the ability todraw on a trusted network of skilled professionals and consulting services with the requiredcompetencies to support their business growth

19. Business Community Reception in support of global trade

    Australia 10/8/2019 12:28:50 PM

    On the occasion of the WTO Public Forum, please join us for a Business Community Reception in support of global trade.

20. Melbourne Ranks Third Largest Global Market for Flexible Workspace

    Australia 9/5/2019 9:50:42 AM

    More businesses are swapping the constraints of conventional office space for coworking and serviced options in Melbourne.

21. Exporting to Australia after Brexit if there’s no deal

    Australia 8/2/2019 4:28:18 PM

    Guidance explaining changes for UK exporters to Australia if we leave the EU with no deal.

22. Demand for Coworking Spaces Continues to Rise in Sydney

    Australia 6/19/2019 11:09:30 AM

    Despite the mature nature of the Australian market, demand continues to rise as companies of all sizes swap the constraints of traditional offices for flexible workspace.

23. Nine Ways Businesses Can Benefit from Co-Working Space in 2019

    Australia 4/5/2019 10:04:31 AM

    In the Asia-Pacific region, seven of the ten largest and fastest growing flexible workspace markets in the world are thriving,

24. British Corner Shop £1 Promo is Back!

    Australia 6/6/2018 11:46:07 AM

    Yes, that’s right – our MASSIVE £1 sale is back by popular demand!

25. Unlocking Asia through licensing

    Australia 9/29/2017 2:51:45 PM

    Whether you’ve developed new technology, artwork, medicine, software, a piece of music or a new plant, many “creations of the mind” come under the banner of intellectual property (IP).1 These creations are often an important source of income for their owners and laws are place to recognise and protect their use.

26. UK fintech delegation heads to Australasia

    Australia 2/2/2017 8:48:58 AM

    A trade delegation of eleven UK fintech companies will visit Australia and New Zealand in March

27. The Startup Games are coming to Sydney

    Australia 1/12/2017 8:55:26 AM

    The UK’s Department for International Trade is looking for Australian and New Zealand companies to participate in the Startup Games

28. Joint statement by the Minister of State for Trade Policy and Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment

    Australia 11/30/2016 10:09:22 AM

    The International Trade Minister, Lord Price, met Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Steven Ciobo, in Canberra today (30 November 2016) for the inaugural meeting of the Australia-UK Trade Working Group.

29. Applications for UK fintech companies to join trade mission to Australia now open

    Australia 11/22/2016 8:21:58 AM

    The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) will select up to 12 UK fintech companies to participate in a trade mission to Australia from 20 - 23 March 2017.

30. The UK is destination of choice for Australian Retailers

    Australia 11/3/2016 10:30:56 AM

    The UK is the number 1 destination globally for Foreign Direct Investment retail projects by Australian companies

31. Australian Business Culture and Etiquette: What you Need to Know

    Australia 8/22/2016 10:59:01 AM

    International business often requires a knowledge of various countries’ business etiquette. No doubt some will be quite different to what you’ll be familiar with.

32. Outsourcing or offshoring – what’s the difference?

    Australia 8/5/2016 8:38:43 AM

    Article by Stefanie Lowe You have heard the terms outsourcing and offshoring – but what do they really mean? With the rise in globalisation, mobile internet and cloud technology and pressure on business efficiencies with increased competition and business costs, outsourcing and offshoring have become normal business practice.

33. Six reasons why your startup should expand to Sydney

    Australia 6/30/2016 8:52:28 AM

    With startup ecosystems becoming increasingly globally interconnected and the teams running these startups becoming more international, searching for a new location for startup expansion has never been more important.

34. New UK and Australian Visa Application Centre opens in Thimphu

    Australia 5/19/2016 8:27:12 AM

    The VAC is a joint venture between Australia, UK Visas and Immigration and VFS Global their commercial partner

35. Doing Business in Australia FAQ

    Australia 4/26/2016 11:44:32 AM

    With Australia recently signing free trade agreements with both the USA and China, interest in setting up business in Australia is rising.

36. Importing Goods to Australia

    Australia 4/26/2016 11:40:16 AM

    When importing goods to Australia, you or your company may be liable for customs duty and various taxes. In this article we discuss what those payments may be, and how they are applied.

37. Penguin’s Guide to Free Trade Agreements in Australia

    Australia 4/26/2016 11:34:24 AM

    What is a free trade agreement? A free trade agreement is an arrangement between two or more countries to reduce or remove barriers to trade. Increasing business between the cooperating nations, they often cover import tariffs & quotas, products & services, and foreign investment regulations.

38. Commercial Drones Flying High in Australia

    Australia 4/26/2016 11:24:55 AM

    Australians are no strangers to new technology. As a nation of early adopters, we have insatiable appetites for tablets & smartphones. We’re big downloaders of apps, heavy internet users, and social networkers.

39. UKTI Australia's Inward Mission to London for fintech companies

    Australia 9/14/2015 8:30:06 AM

    UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) kicks off the inward mission to London for 10 of Australia's best fintech companies.

40. The Complete Step by Step Guide to Starting and Running a Successful Retail Business in Australia

    Australia 8/26/2015 9:09:59 AM

    Retailing is one of the most exciting professions you can enter. In Australia, this dynamic and growing industry is worth over $18 billion a year. Many new enterprises fail because they do not do their homework when they start their business

41. Australia Company Formation Services

    Australia 6/2/2015 1:58:13 PM

    Registering Company In Australia

42. ‘System’ is Not a Dirty Word

    Australia 3/19/2015 10:46:50 AM

    Business owners are wary of ‘systems’, feeling they deprive them of flexibility.

43. Supporting UK business in Australia

    Australia 12/8/2014 9:20:55 AM

    Speech by HE Paul Madden, British High Commissioner to Australia, to UK Business Lunch Group in Sydney

44. Australian Export: A Guide to Law and Practice

    Australia 9/18/2014 5:01:29 PM

    Australian Export: A Guide to Law and Practice remains an ideal introduction and guide to the legal requirements and processes that affect international transactions, and their commercial implications.

45. Proposed New Copyright Laws Would Seriously Impact Social Media

    Australia 9/17/2014 9:03:44 AM

    Given that Australia ranks as one of the worst offenders for illegal downloads, it is not surprising that it wants to clean up its act and introduce stricter laws that limit improper use of copyrighted content.

46. UK visa application service changes in Australia

    Australia 3/28/2014 11:40:49 AM

    During March, the UK visa service in Australia will change with the opening of new Visa Application Centres (VACs) in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra.

47. New UK visa rules help Aussie businesses and students

    Australia 10/3/2013 4:20:14 PM

    Recent changes to the UK's visa rules will make it easier for Australian businesses and students to secure the visas they need.

48. Australian visas

    Australia 5/28/2013 5:13:11 PM

    The embassy have changed their fees and application forms.

49. Oz Forex

    Australia 4/4/2013 3:58:43 PM

    Daily Market Commentary Australia FX

50. Australia Makes Necessary Cut-Backs

    Australia 4/1/2009

    Australia is to cut back on jobs for migrant workers in an attempt to battle unemployment during the economic crisis.

51. Down Under Looking Rosier Than Ever For Brits On The Move

    Australia 3/29/2009

    British citizens living in Australia are privy to a far lower cost of living than those living abroad in other countries that are popular with Brits, such as France and Spain.

52. Australia New Trade Assessment Process

    Australia 3/16/2009

    Australia has been making accessibility easier for those immigrating with a trade skill

53. Aussie Dollar Finally Sees Plateau

    Australia 3/16/2009

    The cent has been expected to fulfil speculation made by regional and international equity markets for some time now.

54. Record Number of Britons Heading Down Under

    Australia 2/6/2009

    Recessional times and gloomy weather have sparked an exodus of emigrants to relocate Down Under to make their millions and start a new life.

55. Australia Changes Skilled Entry

    Australia 1/9/2009

    Australia has just introduced new criteria on which immigration and citizenship applications will be considered and merited.

56. Australia Cuts Key Interest Rates

    Australia

    The Australian central bank slashed its key cash rate to a unprecedented low of 3% this past Tuesday.

57. Richard Gregan Discusses Australian Emigration Opportunities

    Australia

    Due to the economic slowdown, there have been more enquires from overseas, particularly Europe, USA, India and the UAE .

58. Not So Perth-ect For Businesses In Western Australia

    Australia

    Down Under they're blaming the Chinese. The region finds itself in the precarious position of relying upon the Chinese markets, and to a certain extent, the Indian economy as well.