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Australia General Information

Language:English
Electricity:220/240V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:61
Driving:Driving is on the left. National licence or International Driving Permit required, must be translated into English
Currency:Australian Dollar (AUD 1 = 100 Cents)
Business/Social Hints:Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language. In business an informal attitude prevails. Smoking is not generally accepted in the workplace. Many restaurants, cafes and other public places are either fully or partially non-smoking. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, be punctual and dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Public Holidays:2009
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 26 Jan Australia Day, 10-13 Apr Easter, 25 Apr ANZAC Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day, 26 Dec Boxing Day.
Emergency Services:Police, Fire & Ambulance: 000
Clothing:Central Australia; light clothes supplemented with warmer wear for evenings
North & Northeastern Australia; light clothes & rainwear between Nov-Mar, although rainwear would be appropriate all year towards Brisbane
Southeast Australia; light clothes with something warmer for winter or slightly heavier if travelling inland. Rainwear for coastal areas
Southern & Western Australia; light clothes for summer, warmer wear & rainwear for winter
Tasmania; mix of clothes needed, light, heavy & rainwear