Australia Book

Chapter I	Executive Summary
Chapter II	Economic Trends and Outlook
A.	Major Trends and Outlook
B.	Principal Growth Sectors
1.	Energy Resources
2.	Agricultural Resources
3.	Value Added Processing, Manufacturing
4.	High-Tech Industry
5.	Services
6.	Tourism
7.	E-Commerce
8.	Biotech
C.	Government Role in the Economy
1.	Fiscal and Monetary Policy
2.	Economic Reforms
D.	Balance of Payments Situation
E.	Infrastructure
1.	Overview
2.	Air Transport
3.	Road/Rail Transport
4.	Sea Transport
5.	Telecommunications
6.	Energy
7.	Water and Sewerage
8.	Construction
9.	Internet Access
10.	Investment in Broadband Technology
11.	E-Commerce
F.	State Summaries
1.	New South Wales
2.	Victoria
3.	Queensland
4.	Western Australia
5.	South Australia
6.	Northern Territory
7.	Tasmania
Chapter III	Political Environment
A.	Nature of Political Relationship With the United States
B.	Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate - A Political Consensus for Progress and Change
C.	Brief Synopsis of the Australian Political System, Schedule for Elections and Orientation of Major Political Parties
Chapter IV	Marketing U.S. Products and Services
A.	Retailing Trends
B.	Distribution and Sales Channels
C.	Information on Typical Product Pricing Structures
D.	Use of Agents and Distributors
1.	Sales Agents
2.	Distributors
E.	Finding A Partner - How the U.S. Commercial Service in Australia Can Help
1.	Agent/Distributor Service
2.	Gold Key Service
3.	Video Gold Key
4.	Lightning Quick Client Report
5.	Customized Market Analysis
6.	Catalog Exhibitions
7.	Access Australia
8.	Participation in Trade Missions
9.	Trade Events
10.	Trade Opportunity Program
11.	Market Research and Reporting
12.	Commercial News USA
F.	Franchising
G.	Direct Marketing
H.	Joint Ventures and Licensing
1.	Joint Ventures
a.	Unincorporated Joint Ventures
b.	Incorporated Joint Ventures
c.	Unit Trusts
d.	Limited Partnerships
e.	Hybrid Forms
2.	Licensing
I.	Steps to Establishing an Office
J.	Selling Factors and Techniques
1.	Market Research
2.	Common Sales Arrangements
K.	Advertising and Trade Promotion Through Major Newspapers and Business Journals
L.	Product Pricing
1.	Selling Costs and Price Competitiveness
2.	Volume Buying/Selling and Discount Pricing
3.	Industrial Pricing
4.	Price Controls
M.	Sales Service and Customer Support
N.	Selling to the Government and Local Industry Development Encouragement
O.	Protecting Your Product from Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Infringement
P.	Need for a Local Attorney
Q.	Performing Due Diligence/Checking Bona Fides of Banks/Agents/Customers
Chapter V	Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investment
A.	Exports
1.	Information Technology Services/E-Commerce (CSV)
2.	Computers & Peripherals (CPT)
3.	Computer Software (CSF)
4.	Medical Equipment (MED)
5.	Telecommunications Parts & Equipment (TEL)
6.	Industrial and Speciality Chemicals (ICH)
7.	Travel and Tourism (TRA)
8.	Aircraft and Parts (AIR)
9.	Telecommunications Services (TES)
10.	Environmental Technologies (POL)
11.	Automotive Parts & Accessories (APS)
12.	Laboratory & Scientific Equipment (LAB)
13.	Construction Machinery (CON)
B.	Agricultural Products
1.	Processed Fruits & Vegetables
2.	Soybean Meal
3.	Salmon-Canned
C.	Significant Investment Opportunities
1.	Privatization
2.	Major Infrastructure Development Projects by Sector/by State
a.	Air Transport
b.	Rail Transport
c.	Sea Transport
d.	Telecommunications
e.	Water and Sewerage
f.	Construction
g.	Energy
3.	U.S. Outward Foreign Direct Investment
Chapter VI	Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards
A.	Trade Barriers
1.	Tariffs
2.	Non-Tariff Barriers
3.	Import Taxes and Sales Taxes
B.	Customs Valuation
C.	Import Licenses
D.	Export Controls
E.	Import/Export Documentation
1.	Imports
2.	Exports
F.	Temporary Entry
G.	Labeling and Marking Requirements
H.	Prohibited Imports
I.	Standards (E.G., ISO 9000 USAGE)
J.	Free Trade Zones/Warehouses
K.	Special Import/Export Requirements and Certifications
L.	Membership in Free Trade Arrangements
Chapter VII	Investment Climate
A	Openness to Foreign Investment
1.	Foreign Investment Review Board
2.	Sector Specific Regulation
a.	Media
b.	Civil Aviation
c.	Urban Real Estate
3.	Incentives for Investment
4.	Conversion and Transfer Policies
5.	Expropriation and Compensation
6.	Dispute Settlement
7.	Performance Requirements and Incentives to Support Local Industry Development
a.	Selling to the Government
b.	Bounties
c.	Special Arrangements for Information Technology and Telecommunications Companies
d.	Endorsed Supplier Arrangements
e.	Government Business Enterprises
f.	Local Industry Development Impact
g.	Export Market Development Grants
8.	Right to Private Ownership & Establishment
9.	Protection of Property Rights
a.	Patents, Trade Secrets, Designs
b.	Trade Marks
c.	Copyrights
d.	Copyrights and Parallel Imports
10.	Transparency of the Regulatory System
11.	Political Violence Affecting Investment
12.	Corruption
B.	Bilateral Investment Agreements
C.	Opic and Other Investment Insurance Programs
D.	Labor
E.	Free Trade Zones (FTZ) and Free Ports
Chapter VIII	Trade and Project Financing
A.	Brief Description of the Banking System
B.	Foreign Exchange Controls Affecting Trade
C.	General Financing Availability
D.	How to Finance Exports and Methods of Payment
1.	Cash in Advance
2.	Letters of Credit
3.	Commercial Bills of Exchange
4.	Open Account
E.	Types of Available Export Financing and Insurance
F.	Project Financing Available
G.	Banks with Correspondent U.S. Banking Arrangements
Chapter IX	Business Travel
A.	Business Travel
B.	Business Customs
C.	Travel Advisory and Visas
1.	Time Zones
2.	International Air Travel Times
3.	Air Travel Times Within Australia
4.	Visas
D.	Holidays
E.	Business Infrastructure
1.	Business Hours and Banking
2.	Currency
3.	Credit Cards/Atms
4.	Telephones and Facsimiles
5.	Mobile Phones
6.	Postal and Courier Services
7.	Hotels and Business Services
8.	Rental Cars and Local Transportation
9.	Electrical Power
10.	Taxes and Customs Duties
11.	Health
12.	Food and Drink
13.	Cultural Opportunities
F.	Temporary Entry of Personal Computers & Software, Exhibit Materials and Related Items
G.	Country Specific Travel Information Web Sites
H.	Commercial Service/US Embassy Contacts
I.	USG Web Sites in Australia
Chapter X	Economic and Trade Statistics
Appendix A	Australian Domestic Economy Statistics
1.	GDP
2.	GDP Growth Rate (%)
3.	GDP Per Capita
4.	Government Spending as a Percentage of GDP
5.	Inflation (%)
6.	Unemployment (%)
7.	Foreign Exchange Reserves
8.	Average Exchange Rate for US$1.00
9.	Net Foreign Debt
10.	Debt Service Ratio (%)
11.	U.S. Military/Economic Assistance
Appendix B	Goods and Services Trade Statistics
1.	Total Australian Trade
2.	Total Australian Trade with the U.S.
Chapter XI	U.S. and Country Contacts
1.	U.S. Government Organizations
A.	Embassy of the USA
B.	Commercial Service Offices in Australia
C.	Washington-Based U.S. Government Offices Dealing with Australia
2.	Amcham and Bilateral Business Councils
A.	American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
B.	Australian/American Chambers of Commerce
C.	Australian Chambers of Commerce
3.	Leading Trade of Industry Associations
4.	Australian Government Agencies
A.	Australian Government Offices in the U.S.
B.	Key Australian Federal Government Agencies
C.	Australian State Economic Development Agencies
5.	Sources of Market Research and Business Facilitation Services
6.	Commercial Banks in Australia
A.	Australian Banks
B.	American Banks and Financial Institutions
7.	Australian Publications and Databases
A.	Newspapers
B.	National Periodicals
C.	Business Directories
Chapter XII	Market Research
1.	Industry Sector Market Research
A.	ISAS Completed in FY2000
B.	ISAS Scheduled for FY2001
C.	IMI Reports January-June 2000
2.	Agricultural Commodity Reports and Market Briefs
Chapter XIII	Trade Event Schedule
1.	Last Quarter 2000
2.	CY2001
3.	CY2002