Information about the RBA -including its monetary policy and other functions, statistical data, periodical publications on financial and economical issues etc. can be found in the website.
Updated daily, this official statistical organization of the Australian government provides statistics from the key national indicators to over 160 tables providing a broad statistical picture of Australia's economic and social environment.
Established by the Australian Government, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)'s mission is to help and encourage Australia's agricultural scientists to use their skills for the benefit of developing countries and Australia.
The site provides resources for researchers, such as the programs the ACIAR offers. Other resources include the various agriculture-related publications made by the ACIAR, including technical reports on pest and weed controls.
Australianexporters.net is a fully searchable directory of Australian exporters listing each company’s main products as well as size, turnover, and contacts. This site also includes an exporting guide, as well as useful information on expanding export operations, market research, and trade agreements.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is a national index of all Australian businesses. Searches can be performed by searching for the organization's name, by it's Australian Business Number (ABN), or by it's state and state number. The site offers help on performing searches for users who are not familiar with using the site.
The Australian Suppliers Database section of the site is a searchable directory of thousands of Australian companies, products and services published by the Australian government. Resources are available for both the Australian exporters and overseas buyers.
This website, hosted by the Australian government, provides detailed tax information for businesses based in Australia. Other resources include, among others, a guide to preparing statements and returns, a guide to operating a business, and a guide to what you can claim.
Austrade was created by the Federal Government to help Australian businesses sell their products (including perishable goods, manufactured items, and professional services) overseas. A directory of Australian Exporting firms, trade statistics, event calendar, industry reports, and information on investing in Australia are included.
The weekly magazine is jam packed with Australian and international business stories. The site also features a section with daily business news and stock market prices. Also offers an archive of the Review. Subscription required for part of the material.
A reference used by the Australian Trade Commission, this site lists events for the current day in Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific. Information about the date, time, location and organizers are provided under each event description.
Caslon Analytics, an Australian research, analysis and strategies consultancy, focuses on technology and regulation on a global scale. This site provides information on intellectual property rights including history, copyrights, studies, and Australian laws and agencies.
This site provides information on various industries as well as links and news articles. Among the industries included are agribusiness, energy, minerals, and manufacturing. The site also provides fact sheets about foreign investment, tax laws and other topics. The site is available in many languages.
TheAge.com is the electronic edition of Melbourne's daily newspaper The Age. It is a useful site that provides comprehensive business news coverage. They also provide general news and information relating to the area.
The Australian Financial Review serves the business and financial community every Monday to Friday. Specialist surveys appear in over 90 issues of The Australian Financial Review every year. They offer an authoritative source of information on a wide ranging number of markets, industries and companies. Password required for many areas of the site.
This site, hosted by the Australian Government, provides information and tutorials on thinking about starting a business, starting a business, and exiting a business. Comprehensive information is also provided about employing people, grants and assistance, importing and exporting, insurance, intellectual property, market research and statistics, taxation, and several other subjects. The information is geared towards applying this information in Australia, but much of it has general applications as well.
Tourism Australia is a production of the Australian government, and provides the contacts and information necessary for one to monitor and organize various industry and trade events in Australia. Furthermore, the site provides Australian tourism market briefings, research and statistics, as well as an up-to-date news feed.
