The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) assists Australian businesses expand in Africa, by providing market entry support, partner connections, and promoting Australian expertise to meet Africa's growing demand for skills, technology, and sustainable solutions.
The Austrade office in Ghana serves West Africa, including Nigeria, focusing on sectors like Resources & Energy, Mining Equipment, Technology & Services (METS), Agribusiness, Food and Wine, and Education.
To find more about doing business with Australia and Austrade’s suite of services, please visit https://www.austrade.gov.au.
Why Invest in Australia?
Australia welcomes foreign investment. Australia provides a safe, easy, low-risk environment in which to invest and do business. Find targeted government information for businesses and people wishing to do business in Australia https://international.austrade.gov.au/.
Africa Down Under Conference
Africa Down Under (ADU) continues to deliver the leading forum for Australia-Africa business relations. While the conference was introduced to raise awareness of Australia’s interests in African mining and energy, ADU has grown to become the largest African-focused mining event held outside the continent itself, and its importance continues to be reflected in the number of high profile attendees welcomed year after year to Perth.
Since the inaugural conference in 2003 ADU has assembled the best success stories from across Africa, and continues to demystify the notion that doing business in Africa is “too hard”.
Learn more about the Africa Down Under conference.
Trade Fact Sheets
Find information about Australia's trade relationship with: Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Senegal, and Sierra Leone.
Importing
Australia’s commercial ties include two‑way trade in goods and services. Learn more practical information for businesses looking to import products into Australia, including commercial requirements, relevant trade agreements and assistance available for industries affected by unfairly priced or subsidised imports.
BICON: Import conditions search
BICON is Australian Government's biosecurity database containing import conditions for more than 20,000 plants, animals, minerals and biological products. It helps importers determine applicable requirements and whether an import permit is needed. For further details, visit the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ Importing to Australia page.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Australia encourages businesses operating here and abroad to observe the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. These voluntary standards outline expectations for responsible business behaviour across key areas including human rights, employment conditions, environmental management, antibribery, consumer interests, science and technology, competition and taxation.
The Australian National Contact Point (AusNCP) supports awareness and application of the Guidelines and provides a nonjudicial process, including conciliation, to help resolve issues raised about business conduct.