How do I apply for an Australian visa?
Comprehensive information on Australian immigration and visa matters is available at the Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs. Application forms and information booklets may be downloaded from this site. Also, you may wish to contact with one of the many overseas offices that can support you with your application, or you may wish to apply online.
Can Austrade help us export our goods and services to Australia?
The Australian Trade Commission is the trade and investment development agency of the Australian Government. Our role or Austrade is to assist Australian companies export goods and services to overseas markets. We also assist both inward and outward investment between Australia and other countries.
Austrade is not involved in the facilitation of overseas exports to Australia. We recommend that you contact the trade support organisation in your country. Refer to our list of contacts for more information.
Can Austrade assist us make investments in Australian real estate?
We regret that Austrade does not advise on estate purchases in Australia. We recommend you seek appropriate legal advice to ensure your proposed purchase is consistent with the local Australian requirements for property acquisition. Here is a list of some useful property websites in Australia:
Where can we get information on Australia's GST?
Australia's GST came into effect on 1st July 2000. A flat 10 per cent Goods and Services Tax was implemented. For more information you may visit the following useful websites:
Where can I find more information on Australian trade shows and exhibitions?
To find the upcoming international conventions, trade shows and exhibitions in Australia access the Austrade trade events calendar, and search for an event.
I wish to find out more on education in Australia
The Australian Education International (AEI) website provides a complete guide to studying and living in Australia - up-to-date information on the Australian education and training system, cost of study and living, admission procedures, and way of life. You can also search for information on all institutions and courses available to international students.
Need to search for background information on an Australian company?
The Australian Security Commission provides a list of Australian companies with background information of them. You may contact ASC at:
Australian Securities Commission - www.asic.gov.au
Company Registration and Searches (Incorporation, Document Lodgement, Searches and Fees)
Level 8/55 Market Street
Sydney, NSW 2001
Tel: (02) 9911 2500
Fax: (02) 9911 2333
Email: infoline@asc.gov.au
For a more detailed search, a credit research company is able to arrange a report on your behalf for a fee.
Dunn & Bradstreet Australia - www.dnb.com/au
479 St Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Tel: (03) 9828 3333
Fax: (03) 9828 3300
I would like to seek job opportunities in Australia. How do I go about it?
To get contact details of job agencies in Australia, you may refer to the online service of the Australian Yellow Pages.
I intend to visit Australia. Where can I get brochures about Australia?
The Australian Tourist Commission is able to provide you with topics of interest such as accommodation, hotels, Australia map, weather, airport and places of interests.
What's the time difference between the here and Australia?
If you would like more information on the time difference between your location and Australia please refer to the Time and Date website.
Where can I get Australian postal code?
For more information, please refer to the Telstra White Pages website.
Where could we get general information or inquiries on Quarantine and Export Inspection matters?
For more information, please visit Australian Quarantine and Export Inspection website.
Where could we check for the Australian School and Public holidays?
Visit the following website to find details of school holidays in each Australian state: www.oztourism.com.au/ozhols.htm
Where could we access information on Australian Tariff information?
We regret that we are unable to advise on Australian Customs matters. It is a worldwide Australian Government policy that only Australian Customs should advise officially on Australian tariff rates and sales tax.
Customers may also seek the services of professional forwarding agents. These agents are in daily contact either directly with Australian Customs, or with a clearing agent in Australia and can provide indicative advice.
Australian Customs - www.customs.gov.au
Email: information@customs.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Central Office
Australian Customs Service
Customs House, 5 Constitution Avenue
CANBERRA CITY, ACT 2600
Tel: 612 6275 6666
Fax: 612 6275 6997
New South Wales
Australian Customs Service
Sydney Central
477 Pitt Street
SYDNEY, NSW 2000
Tel: 612 9213 2000
Fax: 612 9317 7142
Victoria
Australian Customs Service
Customs House, 414 La Trobe Street
MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Tel: 613 9244 8000
Fax: 613 9244 8500
Queensland
Australian Customs Service
Australia House
363 Adelaide Street
BRISBANE, QLD 4000
Tel: 617 3835 3444
Fax: 617 3835 3499
South Australia
Australian Customs Service
Customs House
Customs Information Centre
220 Commercial Road
PORT ADELAIDE, SA 5015
Tel: 618 8447 9211
Fax: 618 8447 9443
Western Australia
Customs House, 2 Henry Street
FREMANTLE, WA 6160
Tel: 618 9430 1444
Fax: 618 9430 1391
Tasmania
Australian Customs Service
Customs House, 25 Argyle Street
HOBART, TAS 7001
Tel: 613 6230 1201
Fax: 613 6230 1262
Northern Territory
Customs House, 21 Lindsay Street
DARWIN, NT 0800
Tel: 618 8946 9999
Fax: 618 8946 9953
Can we use our driving licences while we are on holiday in Australia?
An overseas visitor may drive in Australia if they hold a valid overseas drivers licence and providing they are licensed for the class of vehicle they will be driving. If the drivers licence is not in the English language then a translation must be carried along with the permit. For further information either may visit the relevant State Road and Transport Authority on arrival. For information on driving in the state of New South Wales visit the Roads and Traffic Authority website. |