Australia By Gavin Keir

General Country Information ? Australia

Location South of the equator The smallest continent Population 21.7 million people Climate Australia is tropical in the north and temperate in the south General Country Information

Banking Banks include ANZ, Westpac, Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Currency exchange is available at most banks ATMs available 24 hours Credit cards accepted practically everywhere Exchange Rate AU$10 = 350 XYZs Personal Finance

Safety Cash on Hand Carry no more than $200 Dangerous Areas Trains and train stations can be unsafe at night Precautions Do not leave valuables visible in your locked car Avoid poorly lit places in the city, late at night

Major Trading Currency Australian dollars AU$1=35 XYZs Most acceptable currency for business transactions Benefits of Trade English is the official language Multicultural country - use to dealing with other ethnicities Business Finance and Benefits of Trade

Business Etiquette Business Dress - Conservative Men - high-quality dark suit and tie Women - suits, dresses, or pantsuits Personal Conduct Be short and to the point Modesty and casualness are Australian characteristics If you are teased, take it in good humour Punctuality Be punctual to meetings

Business Etiquette Meeting Preparation Good conversation topics are sports and sightseeing Business Meeting Protocol Australians greet each other with Hello or How are you? Be modest in interactions, and downplay your knowledge and expertise Decision Making Process Takes place with the consultation of top management - takes time