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KWM's Guide to Doing Business in Australia 2024

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KWM’s Guide to Doing Business in Australia is your essential companion to unlocking Asia Pacific growth and innovation opportunities.  

Investment conditions in Australia continue to be attractive. To take advantage, investors need to be across laws, including the significant changes in law and proposed reforms introduced since the Labor government came to power.

In this edition of KWM’s Guide to Doing Business in Australia you will find:

  • An outline of the key legal, social and tax considerations relevant to doing business in Australia.
  • Our industry experts’ knowledge and insight into issues and trends impacting a number of sectors, including Energy and Resources, Infrastructure and FinTech.
  • Commentary on issues which are becoming increasingly relevant, including the focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Modern Slavery and threats to businesses such as cyber security breaches.

We would be delighted to discuss growth opportunities in Australia.

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