Running a Business in Australia

Running a business in Australia

TradeWatch

TradeWatch provides Australian businesses with current information about the international trade and investment environment and Australian Government action to open international markets.  It includes information on export potential, changes in trade and investment conditions, and economic outlook.

Asialine

Asialine is an on-line publication which provides up-to-date information about key economic, political and commercial developments that impact on business interests in Asia.

Economic Analytical Unit

The Economic Analytical Unit produces reports and briefing papers intended to assist analysts and decision makers in business, the Australian Government and the academic community

Market Information Service

The Australian Department's of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Market Information and Analysis Section specialises in the provision of commodity trade data for Australia and the rest of the world. They can also provide other economic and socio-economic information on specific countries. As well as Australia's official records of merchandise and services trade, the Section's database contains the trade records from 100 other countries and international organisations, accounting for more than 90 per cent of total world trade. They can quickly provide information for anyone with an interest in both the Australian and overseas markets. Fact sheets of economic and trade statistics on 150 of Australia's trading partners are also available on their website. A range of standard publications is also available.[more]

Country, Economy and Regional Information

The Department provides information on economic and political developments within countries and bilateral trading relations, including economic factsheets.