Location: Indian/Pacific Oceans
Local Time: NS Wales, Victoria, Capital Territory:GMT+10; South Australia: GMT+9.5; Tasmania:GMT+10
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales & Victoria:
From 02 Oct 11 to 01 Apr 12 GMT +11
From 02 Apr 12 to 06 Oct 12 GMT +10
From 07 Oct 12 to 07 Apr 13 GMT +11
Lord Howe Island:
From 02 Oct 11 to 01 Apr 12 GMT +11
From 02 Apr 12 to 06 Oct 12 GMT +10�
From 07 Oct 12 to 07 Apr 13 GMT + 11
Northern Territory: GMT +9�
Queensland: GMT +10
South Australia & Broken Hill:
From 02 Oct 11 to 01 Apr 12 GMT +10�
From 02 Apr 12 to 06 Oct 12 GMt +9�
From 07 Oct 12 to 07 Apr 13 GMT +10�
Tasmania:
From 02 Oct 11 to 01 Apr 12 GMT +11
From 02 Apr 12 to 06 Apr 13 GMT +10
From 07 Oct 12 to 07 Apr 13 GMT +11
Western Australia: GMT +8
Capital City: Canberra
Population: 22.62 million
Area: 7,686,850357,021 square km, 2,967,893 square miles.
Language(s): English
Dialling Code: 61
Emergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 000
TV Standard: PAL
Driving: Driving is on the left. National licence or International Driving Permit required, must be translated into English
Electricity: 220/240V AC 50Hz
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD 1 = 100 Cents)
Notes: AUD: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: AUD: 1, 2. Cents: 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted
Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1600 Mon-Thur, 0930-1700 Fri
Office: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900-1730 Mon-Wed & Fri, 0900-2100 Thur, 0900-1700 Sat
Public Holidays
2012
* Varies in Western Australia
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English, not many executives speak a second language. In business an informal attitude prevails. Smoking is not permitted in bars, restaurants, cafes and any other public places. 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
Tipping: Not a general custom but around 10% is usual in hotels & restaurants. Tips are not expected by taxis
