About Australia
Australia in brief
Australia in brief provides an authoritative overview of Australia's history, the land, its people and their way of life. It also looks at Australia's economic, scientific and cultural achievements and its foreign, trade and defence policies.
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Trade matters
Trade matters provides an overview of Australia's trade with the world. Australia has an export-oriented economy, with a strong focus on minerals and energy, premium quality agricultural and services products, innovation and creativity.
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Australia: a snapshot
This video provides a snap-shot of Australia in the new millennium; our role in international relations, our vibrant economy and trade, and our unique places and people.
Study in Australia
General information from australia.gov.au 
- Our country - a brief overview and useful information about Australia
- Our government - a brief overview of the Australian system of government
- Australian Stories has over 200 articles from themes such as Australian identity, history, Indigenous culture, music and performance, natural environment, and the visual arts and crafts.
Visiting Australia
- Visas from and to Australia
- Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship
- Tourist information
Migrating to Australia
Citizenship
Australia and Me
The online video series Australia and Me showcases the migration experiences of residents who have moved from the country of their birth to Australia.
Participants speak frankly about the trials and tribulations they have faced, as well as the triumphs.
Economic fact sheets
- Australia [PDF]
- Australian Capital Territory [PDF]
- New South Wales, Australia [PDF]
- Northern Territory, Australia [PDF]
- Queensland, Australia [PDF]
- South Australia [PDF]
- Tasmania, Australia [PDF]
- Victoria, Australia [PDF]
- Western Australia [PDF]
Embassies and Consulates
Historical documents on Australian foreign policy
- 1937-1949 Series
- Documents on Australian Foreign Policy - thematic series
- Australia in the World: the Foreign Affairs and Trade files
Fact sheets
- National symbols
- Coat of Arms
- Our currency
- National Anthem
- National icons
- Kangaroos
- Flora and fauna
- Community events
- People, culture and lifestyle