Australian Government Agency Details
Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)
Austrade is an Australian Government statutory agency whose mission is to support Australian businesses to develop trade and international business. It does this by providing advice, market intelligence and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities. The agency also handles inward investment enquiries, offering comprehensive and confidential assistance.
Tel: 13 28 78
Web: www.austrade.gov.au
AusIndustry
AusIndustry is the Australian Government agency for delivering products, programs, services and information that support industry, research and innovation.
Tel: +61 8 8941 6261
Fax: +61 8 8941 5603
Web: www.ausindustry.gov.au
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
ASIC is Australia's corporate, markets and financial services regulator. ASIC contribute to Australia's economic reputation and wellbeing by ensuring that Australia's financial markets are fair and transparent, supported by confident and informed investors and consumers.
ASIC are an independent Commonwealth Government body. ASIC are set up under and administer the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act (ASIC Act), and carry out most of our work under the Corporations Act.
Tel: 1300 300 630
From overseas, Tel: +61 3 5177 3988
Fax: +61 3 5177 3999
Telephone Interpreter Service: 131 450
Web: www.asic.gov.au
Foreign Investment Review Board
The Board examines proposals by foreign interests to undertake direct investment in Australia and makes recommendations to the Government on whether those proposals are suitable for approval under the Government's policy.
Tel: +61 2 6263 3795
Fax: +61 2 6263 2940
Web: www.firb.gov.au
Australian Tax Office
The Australian Taxation Office is the Government's principal revenue collection agency, and is part of the Treasurer's portfolio. The Australian Taxation Office role is to manage and shape tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.
Tel: +61 2 6216 1111
Fax: +61 2 6216 2830
Web: www.ato.gov.au
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, businesses and the community. It also regulates national infrastructure services. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.
Tel: +61 8 8946 9666
Fax: +61 8 8946 9600
Web: www.accc.gov.au
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
The purpose of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is to 'enrich Australia through the well managed entry and settlement of people'.
Tel: Visit the website to contact your local office.
Fax: Visit the website to contact your local office.
Web: www.immi.gov.au
