Austrade (Australian Trade Commission)

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency that helps and assists Australian companies and supports business to export products and services. Austrade's corporate website provides information on how to export, selecting a market and our services. Trade events, new exporter programs, export grants, e-business export.

http://www.austrade.gov.au/

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

The principal roles of the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service are to facilitate trade and the movement of people across the Australian border while protecting the community and maintaining appropriate compliance with Australian law; to efficiently collect customs revenue; and to administer specific industry assistance schemes and trade measures.

http://www.customs.gov.au/

Australian suppliers directory

The Australian Suppliers Directory allows you to search for thousands of Australian companies, their products and services. You can either browse by selecting an industry category or simply enter a keyword into the search window.

http://www.austrade.com/suppliersearch.aspx

Australian trade policy and news

Department of Foreign Affairs index page for Australian trade issues.

http://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/

Customs procedures for importing and exporting

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service main index page linking to Customs information on importing and exporting goods.

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4226.asp

Defence Export Control Office (DECO)

DECO is responsible for administering controls on the export of defence and dual-use goods, and the granting of authorisations to export, in the form of permits and licenses. Items subject to control are listed within the Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL). The dual-use categories include Chemicals, Toxins, Materials Processing, Electronics, Computers, Telecommunications and Information Security, Sensors and Lasers, Navigation and Avionics, Marine and Aerospace and Propulsion sectors.

http://www.defence.gov.au/strategy/deco/

National Food Industry Strategy

National Food Industry Strategy (NFIS) is the Australian Government-backed industry organisation established to implement a five year (2002-2007) blueprint for increased exports, increased innovation investment and improved productivity and skills in the industry.

http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/food/publications/nfis-statement

Report suspicious border activities to the Customs hotline

Customs plays a vital role in protecting Australia's borders from the entry of illegal and harmful goods and unauthorised people. The Customs Hotline, 1800 061 800, is a community participation program which draws on the knowledge and expertise of people living and travelling throughout Australia to report potential or actual illegal activities. The hotline is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

http://australia.gov.au/service/report-suspicious-border-activities-to-the-customs-hotline

Trade and economic data and publications

This page provides links to the statistical publications of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The page also links to the Department's market information service as well as their country/economy factsheets.

http://www.dfat.gov.au/publications/stats.html

Trade Events Online

Tourism Australia coordinates and participates in a number of international trade shows and events each year to promote Australia as a premier travel destination.

http://www.tradeevents.australia.com/