Australia

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is responsible for the oversight and regulations of the food and beverage industry in both Australia and New Zealand. The site contains information on the food code and regulations as well as important information for consumers, including recent recalls, insight into food labeling, and recent food complaints.

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) helps protect the Australian people and the environment by assessing the risks of importing or manufacturing industrial chemicals and promoting their safe use. The AICIS website provides companies with resources to help them register their business to handle hazardous chemicals and to hit all compliance registrations. 

The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is responsible for developing and implementing policies in Australia's agriculture industry. The department aims to ensure the safety and competitiveness of Australian agriculture on an international level. This site provides information on various aspects of the Australian agricultural industry, including importing, exporting, and travel.

The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides advice on foreign trade and development policy to the government in order to promote Australian interests internationally. The site contains information on the department's policies as well as the latest news relating to Australian foreign affairs and trade.

The Department of Health is responsible for the oversight and regulation of the healthcare industry in Australia. The site contains publications, information about the department's programs, and relevant information for both consumers and medical professionals.

Australia's Department of Primary Industries (DPI) develops successful and diverse food and agriculture industries. The site provides recent news related to these industries as well as a number of useful publications detailing a variety of methods to help start, grow, and sustain an agricultural or food-related industry.

The Department of the Environment and Energy designs and implements policies and programs to protect and conserve the environment, water, and heritage while promoting climate action. The department deals with topics including air quality, national fuel quality standards, and renewable energy. The site is a source for information regarding the department's legislation, grants, permits and licenses, and programs.

The Age, Melbourne's daily newspaper, provides comprehensive business news coverage in its "Business Day" section, as well as general news and information relating to the Australian economy. 

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is the regulatory authority for the Australian pharmaceutical industry. The TGA oversees and regulates numerous therapeutic goods, including prescription medicines, vaccines, and medical devices. The site contains information catered specifically to consumers, health professionals, and industry manufacturers. It also lists recent pharmaceutical recalls and alerts.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides key statistics on a wide range of economic, environmental, and social aspects. The ABS coordinates statistical activities in order to collect, compile, analyze, and distribute statistics with the aim of making their community more well informed and productive.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radio communications, and telecommunications. ACMA's responsibilities include promoting competition in these sectors, protecting consumers, developing equipment standards, managing the radio frequency spectrum, and representing Australia's communications internationally. The website provides resources for businesses, consumers, and the community on relevant topics regarding the ACMA and its regulated industries.

The Australian Department of Defence was created to protect Australia's national interests and promote peace and security internationally. The department includes the navy, army, and air force. Their webpage provides reports and publications, a section with information on possible careers, updates on the industry and their contracts, and a large number of media and news reports on the department.

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) reports news on the business and financial community. They offer an authoritative source of information on a wide-ranging number of markets, industries, and companies. A paid subscription is required to access most of the site's content.

The Australian Government website contains in-depth information about Australia's government, culture, and people. The site provides government media releases and initiatives as well as information on Australia's industries and agencies.

Hosted by the Government of Australia, this site provides information and tutorials on starting and growing a business. Comprehensive information is also given regarding the hiring of employees, grants, assistance, importing, exporting, insurance, intellectual property, market research, statistics, and taxation.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) oversees and regulates all areas of Australia's financial services industry. The site provides publications and statistics , as well as information regarding financial legislation and policies.

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) informs members and represents the diverse interests of all Australian retailers. This site includes relevant news articles, career advice, retail consulting, and a business directory.

Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is the regulatory agency of financial services in Australia. The registry search feature of ASIC's site contains a database of all Australian businesses. Searches can be performed by querying the organization's name or its Australian business number.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is the regulator for Australia’s corporations, markets, and financial services. ASIC is more specifically involved in the registration of securities as well as the oversight of financial reporting and market mechanics. The site contains useful links and publications for those in the Australian financial services industry.

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) provides prices and research for the securities traded on the exchange as well as listing and operating regulations. Information is also available on finance seminars and online courses.

The Australian Suppliers Directory section of the Austrade website is a searchable database of thousands of Australian companies, products, and services compiled by the Australian government. Resources are available for both Australian exporters and overseas buyers.

The role of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is to manage and shape tax, excise, and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians. The site contains a listing of all tax laws, regulations, and tips sorted by tax filing type.

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) was created by the Australian government to help businesses sell their products overseas. The site provides a directory of Australian exporting firms, trade statistics, an event calendar, industry reports, and information on investing in Australia.

This article, produced by Michigan State University's Anti‐Counterfeiting and Product Protection Program, discusses the challenges of product counterfeiting and intellectual property rights issues in Australia. Article available in PDF.