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.
Austrade
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s trade and investment development agency. Our job is to advance Australia’s international trade and investment interests by providing information, advice and services.
Operating through a global network of offices in more than 80 locations in over 40 countries, Austrade Paris offers practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support to Australian businesses to help them navigate complex overseas markets and make it easier for them to go global.
Austrade also connects global businesses to Australian opportunities, actively helping foreign investors and buyers do business with Australia and make the most of foreign direct investment opportunities in priority sectors of Australian business and industry.
Our diverse team, consisting of country experts, industry specialists, and trade and investment analysts, provides clients with actionable macro and micro insights. We also partner with Australian state and territory governments to offer helpful insights into potential opportunities. We can help you find the right contacts in industry and government agencies in Australia.
Austrade Paris is located in the Australian Embassy. The Paris post works with Australian businesses willing to export or expand their businesses in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. The post also works with French, Belgian and Luxembourg investors who are interested in investing in Australia (FDI).
Austrade Paris can be contacted at [email protected].
For information on studying in Australia, please refer to the "Study in Australia" website: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/france
Exporting to Australia
French or Belgian companies wishing to sell products and services to Australia or to obtain details on import regulations into Australia should contact the appropriate government trade promotion bodies.
- French-Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI) : https://www.facci.com.au/
- French Trade Commission at https://www.businessfrance.fr/
- Belgium Trade Commission at www.abh-ace.be/fr/
Notarial Services
The Consular section of the Australian Embassy in Paris can provide notarial services to Australian and foreign business people in France. For information contact the Consular Service.
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