The following organizations are here to assist you with your exporting/importing needs.
Exporting to Australia
Axiss Australia
http://www.axiss.com.au
For information on the financial services industry in Australia.
Australian Customs Service
http://www.customs.gov.au
Information on duty and tariff rates on imports into Australia.
U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.export.gov
For U.S. Companies requiring further export information.
Exporting to the USA
AusTrade
http://www.austrade.gov.au
For information on exporting to the U.S.
Australian Business
http://www.australianbusiness.com.au/trade
The International Trade and Business Solutions team at Australian
Business provides the resources and expertise to assist
Australian companies develop international markets and access
capital for business growth. Please visit their website to learn
more about the services they provide.
Invest in America
http://www.investamerica.gov
Invest in America is the primary U.S. Government mechanism to
manage foreign direct investment promotion. It
supports foreign direct investment in the United States,
contributing to U.S. job creation, innovation, and
competitiveness.
U.S. Bioterrorism Act
For further information on the U.S. Bioterrorism Act and how it
effects you as an Australian Exporter, please visit the links
below. AusTrade:
http://www.austrade.gov.au
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Forestry:
http://www.daff.gov.au
U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
http://www.fda.gov
International Mail to the United States Containing Food
FDA Industry Systems - Prior Notice System Interface
http://www.access.fda.gov
Beginning December 12, 2003 "Prior Notice" must be confirmed
electronically by the U.S. FDA before food is MAILED by
International Mail to the USA.
U.S. Customs Service
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov
Information on duty and tariff rates on imports into the U.S.
The Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(VECCI)
http://www.vecci.org.au
VECCI's International Trade Department can guide you through
everything from securing government funding for export and
investment projects, to explaining export documentation and
providing trade and tariff consulting services. Other services
include: country specific market research, monthly biefings and
half-day workshops.
Travel and Tourism
TOURISM INFORMATION:
Australian Tourist Commission
http://www.australia.com
Access Australian travel and tourism product representatives and
Australian
State and City information.
Visit USA Organization
http://www.visitusa.org.au
Access Australian based U.S. travel and tourism product
representatives.
"See America" Program
http://www.seeamerica.org/
Link from here to U.S. State and City web sites.
Visit our Doing Business in Australia page which features further information on travel to Australia.
TRAVEL WARNINGS:
The Bureau of Consular Affairs
http://www.travel.state.gov
Travel Warnings for U.S. citizens.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
http://www.dfat.gov.au
Travel Warnings for Australian citizens.
Transport Security Adminstration
http://www.tsa.gov/public
Everything you need to know about new U.S. airport security
measures. Discover a list of timesaving tips, information on
assistance for special needs, the latest list of prohibited and
permitted items, and other information that will help guide you
smoothly through the security process.
VISAS:
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Indigenous
Affairs
http://www.immi.gov.au
Information on visa requirements for visiting Australia.
U.S. Consular Services
http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/consular/visas.html
Information on visa requirements for visiting the U.S. Visit the
Consular Affairs section from Embassy home page.
The Bureau of Consular Affairs
http://www.travel.state.gov
Find out how long your visa will take to process.
Other Useful Links
American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
http://www.amcham.com.au
A membership based organization which promotes trade, commerce
and investment between Australia and the U.S.
American Australian Association
http://www.americanaustralian.org
The AAA is devoted to relations between the United States and
Australia and New Zealand. Its goal is to encourage stronger ties
across the Pacific particularly in the private sector. The
Association has an active program of corporate, economic,
educational, cultural and social activities.
U.S. Embassy, Canberra
http://usembassy-australia.state.gov
For other in-country U.S. Government Departments and for
information on visa requirements to the U.S.
U.S. Government portal
http://www.firstgov.gov
All U.S. Government web sites: Federal, State or Local, can be
accessed through this USG portal.
Consumer Issues
Do you have a trade complaint against a company? The following agencies can mediate/arbitrate on your behalf.
In the U.S. contact:
Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbb.org
In Australia contact:
The Department of Fair Trading
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Are you a victim of a scam or fraud? The following agenices would like to hear from you.
In the U.S. contact:
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov
In Australia contact:
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
http://www.accc.gov.au
Are you a victim of share trading fraud?
In the U.S. contact:
Securities and Exchange Commission
http://www.sec.gov
http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/fleecing.htm
An SEC publication on share scams targeting foreign investors.
National Association of Securities Dealers
http://www.nasdr.com
Have you been approached to sell your worthless stock but first
must pay an upfront fee? Check the firm's credentials here before
proceeding.
In Australia contact:
Australian Securities and Investment Commission
http://www.asic.gov.au
Internet specific: Internet Fraud Complaint Center
http://www.ic3.gov
A partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).