Australia -
Documentation and Resources

South Australia - Births, Deaths and Marriages

Apply for a birth, marriage or death certificate

Tasmania - Births, Deaths and Marriages

Births, Deaths and Marriages registers and maintains Tasmanian birth, death, marriage, relationship and change of name records. It also issues certificates and provides information to approved applicants.

Victoria - Births, Deaths and Marriages

Birth, Death and Marriage certificates

Western Australia - Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

The Registry creates and preserves records of Western Australian births, deaths, marriages and changes of name. Eligible customers are able to apply for certificates from these records to be used for a range of legal, personal and historical purposes.

Certificates of No Impediment (CNI) to Marriage

If you're going overseas to get married, you may need an Australian Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) proving that you're free to marry. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) can issue CNIs. To apply for a CNI, you and your partner need to provide supporting documentation. At least one person applying for the CNI must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

NSW Application for a Birth Certificate

You can use this online form to apply for a birth certificate for a person born in NSW You can apply for a copy of your own birth certificate or your child's birth certificate.

Northern Territory - Apply for birth, death or marriage certificate

This page has information on how to apply for a birth, death, or marriage certificate in the Northern Territory.

Queensland - Birth, death and marriage certificates

Apply for a Queensland replacement birth certificate, marriage certificate or death certificate

Australian Federal Police (AFP) - National Police Checks

The AFP provides National Police Checks. Applications may be made online for residents of the Australian Capital Territory, Australian immigration purposes , where the applicant resides overseas , overseas employment , visa applications for overseas travel.

NSW Police Force - National Police Check

The NSW Police Force allows applications from NSW residents aged 14 years and above to apply for a National Police Check for visa, adoption, employment

NT Police - National Police Check

application for a National Police Check

Queensland Police Service - National Police Certificate

A National Police Certificate (NPC) conducted by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is based on a search of the person’s name against the criminal history records held by police services Australia-wide

South Australia Police - Apply for a police record check

A police record check provides a summary of your offender history in Australia.

Tasmania Police - Police History Record Checks

Tasmania Police provides a consent based Police Record Check enquiry service for residents of, or employees based in, Tasmania. The Record Check is used primarily for the purpose of employment, occupation-related licensing, registration, voluntary work or personal information.

Victoria Police - National police record checks

Victoria Police provides a service to all Victorians who wish to obtain a National Police Certificate for employment, voluntary work and occupation-related licensing or registration purposes.

Western Australia Police Force - National Police Certificate

A National Police Certificate (NPC) contains a list of a person’s disclosable court outcomes and pending charges from all Australian police jurisdictions. This includes traffic and non-police prosecuted matters.

Verify an Australian Apostille

Verify an Australian Apostille issued from the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

How Irelands circular economy tech is supporting Australias green goals

It is now well understood by businesses and policy makers that a move to a circular economy is essential to building a sustainable, low-carbon, resource-efficient and competitive society.

Best countries to start or join a business: Opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs

The United States continues to be one of the most appealing locations for entrepreneurs and business owners. Some of the best countries to start or join a business in 2024 are based on the latest data and trends from various sources.

Fintech, foodtech among new sectors to boost Qatar-Australia trade ties

Financial Technology (fintech), agtech, foodtech, and medtech are among the new sectors that would help boost trade opportunities between Australia and Qata.

Singapore is buying nearly $10 billion of Australian property every year

Singapore is now the second largest investor in Australian property and one of its biggest foreign investors period, eclipsing China.

Japan and Australia agree to promote regional trade deals

In a joint statement released after the Japan-Australia talks, their ministers affirmed that the CPTPP and the 15-member RCEP are critical to post COVID-19 economic recovery for the region.

Australia, UAE aim stronger ties with launch of business council

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched the first-ever Australia-UAE Business Council aimed at deepening bilateral trade and investment, and expanding opportunities for Australian and UAE businesses.

Key sectors could be focus areas under India-Japan-Australia supply chain initiative

India Business News: Petroleum, automobiles, textiles and steel are some of the key sectors that could be the focus areas under the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative

Hydrogen trade hopes boosted by Australia-Germany deal EURACTIVcom

A bilateral agreement aimed at increasing German imports of hydrogen produced from solar power plants in Australia could set a milestone in efforts to establish a global hydrogen market.

Australia and New Zealand face challenges, but remain tempting markets

Though both countries have large tourism, hospitality, and education industries which have been severely hit by the near elimination of international travel, activity remains robust in other areas of the economy with construction and financial services leading the way.

How the coronavirus will change travel and tourism in Australia

It could take years for tourism and travel to recover from the coronavirus crisis, with Austraila's borders closed for the foreseeable future.

Australia needs a national strategy to help small businesses 'build back better' after the bushfires

In the wake of Australias bushfires, many small businesses will face a tough decision whether to rebuild, and then how to build back better

Australia needs to triple renewable energy plants by 2040 to replace coal power plants set to close

To offset the decline of coal-powered energy, Australia will need to build dozens of new energy projects and upgrade the electricity transmission network, the energy market operator says.

Growing number of $100 million plus startups in Australia despite challenges

Australia has a rapidly growing number of $100 million companies within its startup ecosystem, with three startups valued at over US$1 billion.

A Guide For APAC Businesses Looking to Expand to Latin America

Before 2000, there was little trade and business activity between Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries and Latin America. The two regions not only differ drastically when it comes to culture and language, but the physical distance between them also plays a role in relations. However, in recent years, there has been a steady uptick in trade partnerships and business activity.

Morocco Aims to Entice New Investments From Australia

The Moroccan Ambassador to Australia, Karim Medrek, delivered a presentation on Moroccos economic assets to potential investors in Canberra. The presentation also promoted the Moroccan economy as a bridge to investments in Europe, given Moroccos strong trade relations with the EU, most notably in the agricultural field.

Establishing A Business Entity In Australia

A sole trader is the simplest form available as a business structure where an individual trades under their own name or under a registered business name.

Australia prepares for ‘Day Zero’ – the day the water runs out

Day Zero is pending in at least a dozen Australian country towns stretching from the northern state of Queensland to the state of New South Wales

City Focus: Perth

Business Chief takes a look at the city of Perth to understand the mineral wealth that established the city and the tourism and education industries that continue to sustain it