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Legal Issues In Australia

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Introduction The country of the Commonwealth of Australia is an island in the southern hemisphere. Australia is the smallest continent and is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on the east and Indian Ocean to the west. It is the sixth largest country in the world and contains about 2,966,151 square miles of land, roughly the size of the United States without Alaska and Hawaii. The estimated population is around 22,751,014 as of 2015 (The World Fact Book, 2017). The capital of Australia is Canberra. Australia is divided into six states which are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia and also three territories which are Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, and Jervis Bay Territory. …show more content…

Australia is a leader in the development and provision of non-court dispute resolution processes, and is a participant in all the major international dispute resolution conventions. There are not many disputes that involve foreign investors. Australia has an AAA international credit rating with a well-developed financial market, regulated in compliance to international standards. Australia’s four largest banks are well respected in terms of financial security and international rankings. Australia’s supply of resources attract a lot of foreign investment. Currently there is a large investment channel, but lower commodity prices and high project costs have led to reduced value of their investment channels. With all of these considerations, the attractiveness of entering into or expanding within the Australian market is better than the small population of 23 million might suggest. Australia’s market appeal is still attractive, with few entry barriers, established legal and corporate framework, well developed consumer and industrial segments, and a straightforward, English-speaking business culture.

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Effective system of government, a well- functioning legal system, and independent bureaucracy. Government has withdrawn from most areas of the market. Low inflation rate of 1.5%. Minimal corruption and strong rule of law protect property rights. Foreign firms compete on level playing field with domestic banks and other financial institutions. Many geographic attractions that support tourism. Global demand for agricultural produce in increasing with the increase in Asian markets. The government body of Austrade that promotes foreign investment and provides valuable information and resources that help attract businesses to

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