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I came accross this article by By John Pomfret of the The Washington Post about Australia’s ongoing business relationship with China. (The Picture on the left is of six couples from China celebrating Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year after climbing Sydney’s Harbour Bridge overlooking the Opera House at dawn. A half-million Chinese . . . → Read More: Australia’s Ongoing Business Relationship With China

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The White House has announced that Barack Obama will visit Australia in March, as an extension of his trip to Guam and Indonesia.

“This trip is an important part of the President’s continued effort to broaden and strengthen the partnerships that are necessary to advance our security and prosperity,” press secretary Robert Gibbs told . . . → Read More: Barack Obama to Visit Australia in March

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Immigration is an important feature of society in Australia.  Over six million people have migrated there since 1945. These people come from over two hundred countries and settle there, making many contributions toward shaping a more modern Australia.

As an independent Western democracy, Australia is one of the most urbanized countries in the world . . . → Read More: Migration in Australian Culture

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Located on the banks of the Swan River Perth is the capital and largest city in the state of Western Australia. While it is quite a distance from Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney,  the state government is undertaking a large scale public works project that will help ease the travel by rail and motorway . . . → Read More: Perth Review

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Australia demonstrated its diverse perspective on business when, despite complaints from local residents, it gave the official go-ahead for an X-rated nude car.  The mind boggles.

The “Bubbles ’n’ Babes” car wash in Brisbane prompted a flood of complaints with a topless car wash for $45 and a nude car wash with X-rated lap-dance . . . → Read More: Australia’s Diverse Business Culture

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Compared to other countries, starting a business in Australia is relatively easy as it has one of the most transparent and efficient regulatory environments in the world. With the country’s strong economy, many business visa migrants are interested in opening up a business in Australia. It’s a great idea, but of course, there are . . . → Read More: Legal Considerations for Australian Business Migrants to Consider

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Details were released today in Australia of major changes to the Australian skilled migration visa programme by the Rudd government.  These changes will affect the ability of thousands of people wanting to emigrate to Australia.  For some it will improve their chances but for many the opposite will be true.

20,000 people who lodged . . . → Read More: Major Overhaul to Australian Skilled Migration Visa Programme

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Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city and the state capital of Queensland.  Not so long ago, the rest of Australia considered it little more than an overgrown country town, but it has shirked off this unwelcome reputation to become one of the country’s most progressive centres. Since playing host to a string of major . . . → Read More: Queensland Review

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This is an excellent article by Melissa Glotzer of Healy Consultants a Singapore based corporate services firm on the incentives of incorporating your business in Australia.

“With a global reputation for “thinking outside the box” and being an OECD member, incorporating a business in Australia can be beneficial both in terms of business . . . → Read More: Australian Business Visas – The Benefits of Incorporating Your Business in Australia