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Doing Business: KWM’s Guide to Doing Business in Australia

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KWM’s Guide to Doing Business in Australia is your essential resource to investing and undertaking business operations in Australia.

With favourable investment conditions, Australia continues to be a great place to grow your business, particularly for the well-prepared investor who understands the regulatory and practical business landscape.

Our 2025 edition covers:

  • The key legal, social and tax considerations relevant for anyone investing in Australia.
  • Key legal developments that have emerged since our 2024 Guide and the evolving regulatory environment.
  • 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.
  • The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the challenges and opportunities which AI presents.

We would be delighted to discuss growth opportunities in Australia for your business.

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