The Visa Basics of Business Expansion into Australia

Since recovering from the relatively mild impact of the global financial crisis, China has broadened its business activities in Australia from primarily sourcing Australian natural resources to becoming an active player in a range of industries.

In mid September 2010 I attended the seventh China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) in Guangzhou, China. For the first time, Australia was the cohost country for the show which provided a focused opportunity to promote in China Australian technology, products and services, as well as its way of life and investment environment.

Among the various events that took place at the 10,000 square metre Australian Pavilion in the show, was a workshop hosted by the Australian Trade Commission on the key aspects of starting a business in Australia. This included active discussion about appropriate Australian visas.