Trade Services
Austrade
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency that helps Australian companies win overseas business for their products and services by reducing the time, cost and risk involved in selecting, entering and developing international markets.
Austrade does not provide services for Egyptian companies who are interested only in exporting to Australia. You may wish to contact the Egyptian Export Promotion Centre.
Invest in Australia
Austrade is the Australian Government\'s lead agency responsible for assisting overseas companies establish and build their businesses in Australia.
Doing business with Australia
A gateway to information and services about Australia for foreign business people.
BICON: Import conditions search
BICON (www.agriculture.gov.au/import/bicon) contains the Australian import conditions for more than 18,000 foreign plant, animal, mineral and human products.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The Australian Government encourages Australian enterprises operating overseas and multinational enterprises operating in Australia to observe the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Guidelines provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct in a variety of areas, including:
- human rights;
- employment and industrial relations;
- environment;
- combating bribery, bribe solicitation and extortion;
- consumer interests;
- science and technology;
- competition; and
- taxation.
The Australian National Contact Point (AusNCP) promotes the use of the OECD Guidelines and contributes to the resolution of issues relating to their implementation, including facilitating access to conciliation services.
Requests for Tender for Humanitarian Integration and Settlement Program (HISP) services for the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
On 28 November 2024 the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) released two Requests for Tender (RFT) on AusTender for services under the new Humanitarian Integration and Settlement Program (HISP).
Services under the HISP AUSCO program are to be delivered overseas and involve the provision of training and information to refugees and other humanitarian entrants to assist them in their travel to, and arrival in, Australia. The RFT is titled: Department of Home Affairs - Request for Tender for the provision of the AUSCO Program for the Humanitarian Integration and Settlement Program (HISP) (HOMEAFFAIRS/2170/RFT)
The Onshore HISP program is to be delivered in Australia and involves the delivery of case management services to assist clients to develop the skills and knowledge required to become self-reliant and active members of the community. The RFT is titled: Department of Home Affairs - Request for Tender for the Provision of Onshore Services for the Humanitarian Integration and Settlement Program (HISP) (HOME AFFAIRS/ 2147/RFT)
Both RFTs will be open for 14 weeks, closing at 2:00pm on 6 March 2025 (Australian Capital Territory local time, Australia) as specified on AusTender. If your organisation is interested in tendering for these opportunities, please ensure you refer to the RFT documentation on AusTender for the full scope of the Department’s requirements and to register for a Sector Briefing.