Research Guides: Understanding Australia: Business & Economics

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This video explores Australia's ageing population and how high immigration are having a huge impact on the Australian economy.

This video looks into the future of the Australian economy -- housing, employment, retail and the possible recession.

Business

This section explores the various aspects of doing business in Australia.

A Guide to Living and Working in Australia
Laid-back, easy-going but upfront and hardworking: the people of Australia are culturally diverse and welcoming. Find out more about Australia's new opportunities, healthy, outgoing lifestyle on offer, and beautiful beaches and wildlife it has to offer.
Ease of Doing Business in Australia
These reports provide data on the ease of doing business, including the rank of each location, and recommended reforms to improve performance in each of the indicator areas.
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The Doing Business project provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement. Looking at domestic small and medium-size companies and measures the regulations applying to them through their life cycle.
Australia Cities, States and Territories
Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories.
Australia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Home Page of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Database of Australian Business & Environment Laws
These laws govern how businesses interact with their suppliers, customers and other businesses. They also outline the rights of businesses and business owners when conflicts arise.
Q&A Guide to Doing Business in Australia
An overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities.

Business Law

Legal Updates
This link provides a comprehensive guide to the legal regulations in Australia.

Understanding Australian business regulation
Understanding Australian regulatory obligations is essential for any business. These regulations are designed to ensure fair competition, sufficient protection for the relevant parties, and integrity in the market.

Economics & Infrastructure

This section explores the economics and infrastructure in Australia.

Australia Economy
More details on Australia's economy.
GDP Growth Rate
Find out more about Australia's GDP growth rate.
Australia GDP Annual Growth Rate
Find out more details about Australia's GDP growth rate.
Labour Force
Find out about the size of labour force in Australia.
Unemployment Rate
Find out about the unemployment rate in Australia.
Goods Exports
Find out how much Australia earns from exports of goods.
Local Transportation
Find out more about Australia's modes of transportation.
Telecommunications
Find out more about Australia's telecommunications sector.

Australian Cities

With the population of Parramatta set to double in the next 20 years, find out how commercial and residential plans for the city's future are being developed.

To prepare for the next decade, watch this video to see how Melbourne is bringing the community together for a better future.

Drone flying for an aerial view of Canberra, Australia Capital Territory.

The Australian Mindset

Understanding The Australian Mindset

Australia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita stands at 65.400 USD and ranks 14th worldwide. At the same time, it’s also one the most isolated countries in the world. And, it is this distance that gives the impression that Australia is security-wise invulnerable and irrelevant to the global geopolitical arena. Yet, for most of its history, Australia has participated in numerous military confrontations. Its soldiers have fought in Europe, Africa, and Asia. With the exception of World War II, none of these conflicts posed a genuine threat to the security of Australia. This begs the question, why has a wealthy and secure nation as Australia fought in so many wars? What has driven its leaders to send their bravest and brightest to far away frontlines? What has shaped the mindset of the Australian geopolitics? In this video, explore these questions as well as the history of Australia. We can start by stating that the traditional perception of Australia as a secure and isolated country, is plain out wrong.