Strategic Profile -- Geography -- People -- Government -- Economy -- Energy -- Communications -- Transportation -- Military -- Transnational Issues -- People -- Cultural Achievements -- History -- Government -- Principal Government Officials -- Outer Ministry -- Parliamentary Secretaries -- Political Conditions -- Economy -- Foreign Relations -- Anzus And Defense -- U.S.-Australian Relations -- Travel And Business Information -- Australian States -- New South Wales -- Northern Territory -- Queensland -- South Australia -- Tasmania -- Victoria -- Western Australia -- System Of Government -- The Parliamentary System -- Separation Of Powers -- The Commonwealth Parliament -- The Governor-General -- The Role Of The Governor-General -- The Senate -- The House Of Representatives -- Executive Government -- State Governments -- Local Government -- Federal Judicature -- Judiciary -- The Queen -- Electoral System -- Electoral Reform -- Political Parties --

Contents note continued: Defense -- Australia Legal System-Strategic Information And Developments -- Basic Information -- The Parliamentary System -- Federation and divergence -- Sources Of Law -- Constitutional law -- Statute law -- Common law -- International law -- Areas Of Law -- Investment Law In Australia -- Australian Domestic Foreign Investment Law -- Anti-Dumping -- Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment Consistent With National Goals -- Economic liberalisation -- Taxation -- State taxation -- Federal-state financial arrangements -- Municipal taxation -- Trade and economic performance -- Chinese investment -- Australia's balance of payments -- Major Trends -- Principal Growth Sectors -- Energy Resources -- Agricultural Resources -- Value Added Processing, Manufacturing -- High-Tech Industry -- Services -- Tourism -- E-Commerce -- Biotechnology -- Government Role In The Economy -- Economic Reforms -- Infrastructure -- Air Transport -- Road/Rail Transport --

Contents note continued: Sea Transport -- Telecommunications -- Energy -- Water and Sewerage -- Construction -- Internet Access -- Investment in Broadband Technology -- E-Commerce -- State Summaries -- New South Wales -- Victoria -- Queensland -- Western Australia -- South Australia -- Northern Territory -- Tasmania -- Australian Capital Territory -- Openness To, and Restrictions Upon, Foreign Investment -- Conversion and Transfer Policies -- Expropriation and Compensation -- Dispute Settlement -- Performance Requirements and Investment Incentives -- Right to Private Ownership and Establishment -- Protection of Property Rights -- Transparency of the Regulatory System -- Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment -- Competition from State-Owned Enterprises -- Corporate Social Responsibility -- Political Violence -- Corruption -- Bilateral Investment Agreements -- OPIC and Other Investment Insurance Programs -- Labor -- Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports/Trade Facilitation --

Contents note continued: Contact for More Information -- Natural Resources -- Australia Energy Sector Profile -- Oil And Gas Industries -- Natural Gas -- Coal -- Natural Gas by Regions -- Gas in New South Wales -- Gas in Victoria -- Gas in Queensland -- Gas in South Australia -- Gas in Tasmania -- Gas in the Australian Capital Territory -- Gas in Western Australia -- Gas in the Northern Territory -- Energy Resources -- Australia's Demonstrated Energy Resources And Production -- Energy Resources Extracted-1995-96 To 1997-98 -- Energy Production From Renewable Sources-1995-96 -- Investing In Australia Rules -- Australia's Foreign Investment Policy -- General -- Who should apply? -- Prior Approval -- Statutory Notices -- Examination by Sector -- Real Estate Sector -- Residential Real Estate -- Acquisitions not requiring notification -- Acquisitions requiring notification-eligibility criteria -- Commercial Real Estate -- Acquisitions not requiring notification --

Contents note continued: Acquisitions requiring notification-eligibility requirements -- Non-Real Estate Sectors -- Banking -- Civil Aviation -- Airports -- Shipping -- Media -- Telecommunications -- Approval Period -- Confidentiality/privacy -- Applications -- Further Enquiries -- Guidelines For Foreign Government Investment Proposals -- Rural Land -- Prescribed Sensitive Sectors under the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) -- Definitions -- Regulation In Some Sectors: Media, Civil Aviation, Urban Real Estate -- Media -- Civil Aviation -- Incentives For Investment -- Preferential Tariff Arrangements With Some Countries -- Capital Markets And Portfolio Investment -- Conversion And Transfer Policies -- Expropriation And Compensation -- Dispute Settlement -- Investment Disputes -- Commercial Disputes -- Political Violence Affecting Investment -- Performance Requirements And Incentives To Support Local Industry Development -- Selling To The Government --

Contents note continued: Bounties -- Special Arrangements For Information Technology And -- Telecommunications Companies -- Information Technology Services Common Use Contract Panel (ITSCUCP) -- Government Business Enterprises -- Local Industry Development Impact -- Export Market Development Scheme Grants -- Right To Private Ownership -- Protection Of Property Rights -- Patents, Trade Secrets, Designs -- Trade Marks -- Copyright -- Copyright, Patents, Trademarks, Designs And Parallel Imports -- Trade And Investment Regulations-Important Developments -- General Framework -- Trade Policy Objectives -- Trade Agreements And Arrangements -- WTO -- Regional and preferential agreements -- Regional trade agreements -- Preferential trade agreements -- Other Agreements -- Business And Investment Regulations -- Foreign investment restrictions -- Foreign investment-related treaties and agreements in force -- Trade Policies And Regulations -- Imports Regulations --

Contents note continued: Registration and documentation requirements -- Tariffs -- Structure -- Other tariff concession schemes -- Other charges affecting imports -- Customs valuation and rules of origin -- Customs valuation -- Rules of origin -- Import prohibitions, restrictions, and licensing -- Prohibited and restricted imports -- Anti-dumping and countervailing measures -- Standards and other technical requirements -- Labeling and packaging -- Government procurement -- Exports Regulations -- Registration and documentation -- Export prohibitions, restrictions, and licensing -- State trading -- Export assistance -- Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme -- Trade and Export Concession Scheme (Tradex) -- Duty drawback scheme -- Other schemes -- Export finance, guarantees, and insurance -- Production And Trade Regulations -- Taxation -- Indirect taxation -- Direct taxation -- Production assistance -- Competition and consumer policy --

Contents note continued: Competition policy-General framework -- Legislative framework -- Mergers and acquisitions -- Corporate governance -- Government trading enterprises -- Intellectual property rights -- Industrial property -- Copyright and related rights -- Policies And Regulations For Selected Sector -- Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries -- Main policy developments -- Domestic support measures -- Fisheries -- Mining -- Energy -- Electricity -- Gas -- Petrol -- Automotive -- Textiles, clothing, and footwear (TCF) -- Market Entry Strategy -- Market Challenges -- Market Opportunities -- Foreign Direct Investment -- Inflows -- Outflows -- Starting A Business In Australia -- Company Registration -- Registration Requirements Details -- Property Registration -- Taxes in Australia -- Important Information For Starting Business -- Rules And Regulations -- Business and product compliance requirements -- Environmental Regulations -- Market Entry --

Contents note continued: Setting up or buying a business -- Regulation Requirements -- Business obligations in Australia -- Marketing -- Contacts for Further Information -- Marketing Products And Services -- Retailing Trends -- Distribution And Sales Channels -- Use Of Agents And Distributors -- Sales Agents -- Distributors -- Finding A Partner -- Agent Distributor Search (ADS) -- Gold Key Service (GKS) -- Customized Market Analysis (CMA) -- Participation in Catalog Exhibitions -- Access Australia -- Participation in Trade Missions -- Trade Events -- Trade Opportunities Program (TOP) -- Market Research and Reporting -- Commercial News USA -- Franchising -- Direct Marketing -- Joint Ventures And Licensing -- Joint Ventures -- Licensing -- Establishing An Office -- Selling Factors And Techniques -- Market Research -- Common Sales Arrangements -- Advertising And Trade Promotion -- Product Pricing -- Selling Costs And Price Competitiveness --

Contents note continued: Volume Buying/selling And Discount Pricing -- Industrial Pricing -- Price Controls -- Sales Service And Customer Support -- Selling To The Government And Local Industry Development Encouragement -- Protecting Your Product From Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Infringement -- Need Fora Local Attorney -- Major Infrastructure Development Projects By Sector -- Air Transport -- Rail Transport -- Sea Transport -- Telecommunications -- Water and Sewerage -- Construction -- Energy -- U.S. Foreign Direct Investment -- Trade Regulations & Standards -- Trade Barriers -- Tariffs -- Non-Tariff Barriers -- Import Taxes And Sales Taxes -- Customs Valuation -- Import Licenses -- Export Controls -- Import/Export Documentation -- Imports -- Exports -- Temporary Entry -- Labeling, Marking Requirements -- Prohibited Imports -- Phytosanitary Restrictions Affecting Imports Of Fresh Fruit And Vegetables -- Standards (e.g. ISO 9000 Usage) -- Free Trade Zones/Warehouses --

Contents note continued: Special Import Provisions -- Membership In Free Trade Arrangements -- Trade And Project Financing -- Banking System -- Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trading -- General Financing Availability -- How To Finance Exports And Methods Of Payment -- Types Of Available Export Financing And Insurance -- Project Financing Available -- Banks With Correspondent U.S. Banking Arrangements -- Regulation Of Foreign Investment -- Approval period -- Banking -- Civil Aviation -- Taxation -- Companies -- Capital Gains Tax -- Repatriation of profits -- Retirement income contributions -- Individual tax rates-Residents -- Individual tax rates-Non-residents -- Australia's tax treaties -- Franked dividends -- Goods and Services Tax -- Fringe Benefits Tax -- U.S. State Department Suggestion -- Business Customs -- Travel Advisory And Visas -- Time Zones -- International Air Travel Times -- Air Travel Times Within Australia -- Visas -- Holidays -- Business Infrastructure --

Contents note continued: Business Hours And Banking -- Currency -- Credit Cards/ATMs -- Telephones And Facsimiles -- Postal And Courier Services -- Hotels And Business Services -- Rental Cars And Local Transportation -- Electrical Power -- Taxes And Customs Duties -- Health -- Food And Drink -- Cultural Opportunities -- Travel Tips -- Money & Costs -- Important Business And Legal Contacts -- Attorneys In Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania And The Northern Territory -- Attorneys In New South Wales And The Australian Capital Territory -- Attorneys In Queensland -- Attorneys In Western Australia -- Selected Contacts In The U.S. And Australia -- U.S. Government Organizations -- Embassy Of The United States Of America -- Commercial Service Offices In Australia -- Washington-Based U.S. Government Offices Dealing With Australia -- AMCHAM And Bilateral Business Councils -- Australian Chambers Of Commerce (By State) -- General Business And Trade Associations (ZEC; ZRG; ZSV) --

Contents note continued: Accounting Firms (ACT) -- Chemical Production Machinery (CHM) -- Chemicals, Industrial (ICH) -- Computers/Peripherals (CPT) -- Defense Industry Equipment (DFN) -- Direct Marketing (DIR) -- Education/Training (EDS) -- Electrical Power Systems (ELP) -- Electronics (EIP) -- Film, Videos/Other Rec. (FLM) -- Financial Services (FNS) -- Food Processing/Packaging Equipment (FPP) -- Franchising (FRA) -- Health Care Services (HCS) -- Information Services (INF) -- Investment Services (INV) -- Materials Handling Machinery (MHM) -- Medical Equipment (MED) -- Oil & Gas Field Machinery (OGM) -- Telecommunications Equipment (TEL) -- Textiles, Clothing And Footwear (TXP) -- Travel And Tourism Services (TRA) -- Australian Government Agencies -- Key Australian Federal Government Agencies -- Australian State Economic Development Agencies -- Commercial Banks In Australia -- Australian Banks -- American Banks -- Newspapers -- National Periodicals -- Business Directories -- Basic Titles On Australia