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Basic Addresses
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Consulate General of Switzerland, Sydney
Sydney, August 2015
DEPARTMENTS OF STATE AND MINISTRIES
Embassy of Switzerland
7 Melbourne Avenue
Forrest (Canberra) ACT 2603
Phone: (02) 6162 8400
Fax: (02) 6273 3428
can.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
https://www.eda.admin.ch/canberra
H.E. Ambassador
Mr Marcel Stutz
Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney (New South Wales)
101 Grafton Street, Cnr Grosvenor Street
Tower 2, Level 23
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Postal address: PO Box 282, Bondi Junction NSW 1355
Phone: (02) 8383 4000
Fax: (02) 9369 1334
sydney@eda.admin.ch
www.eda.admin.ch/sydney
Consul General
Mr Ernst Steinmann
Deputy Consul
Mr Eros Robbiani
Consular Area: Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
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HONORARY CONSULATES IN EACH STATE AND TERRITORY
Consulate of Switzerland in Melbourne (Victoria)
697 Toorak Road
Kooyong VIC 3144
Phone: (03) 9824 7527
Fax: (03) 9822 2053
melbourne@honrep.ch
Honorary Consul
Mrs Erika Kimpton-Etter
Consulate of Switzerland in Adelaide (South Australia)
64 Castle Street
Parkside SA 5063
Phone: (08) 8271 8854
Fax: (08) 8271 8854
adelaide@honrep.ch
Honorary Consul
Mr René Pfister
Consulate of Switzerland in Brisbane (Queensland)
Level 11, 30 Makerston Street
Brisbane QLD 4003
Phone: (07) 3238 1978
Fax: (07) 3236 4552
brisbane@honrep.ch
Honorary Consul
Mr Daniel Gschwind
Consulate of Switzerland in Hobart (Tasmania)
8 D'Arcy St
South Hobart TAS 7004
Phone: (03) 6223 2870 or (03) 6226 7569
Fax: (03) 6223 2870
hobart@honrep.ch
Honorary Consul
Dr Margaret Otlowski
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Consulate of Switzerland in Perth (Western Australia)
85 Tyrell Street
Nedlands WA 6009
Phone: 0407 452 666
Fax: (08) 6488 1016
perth@honrep.ch
Honorary Consul
Dr Ernst Jürg Weber
Consulate of Switzerland in Darwin (Northern Territory)
Unit 3 / 90 Woods Street
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address: GPO Box 3951, Darwin NT 0801
Phone: (08) 8981 4808
Fax: (08) 8941 9089
darwin@honrep.ch
Honorary Consul
Mr Peter Bendel
GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
R.G. Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
Barton (Canberra) ACT 0221
Phone: (02) 6261 1111
Fax: (02) 6261 3111
www.dfat.gov.au
Responsible for the Australian Government’s international relations, trade and development
assistance programs and to advance Australia’s national interest. This involves working to strengthen
Australia’s security and enhance Australia’s prosperity.
The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the government and works
with other government agencies to ensure Australia’s pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral
interests.
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Department of Finance and Administration
John Gorton Building
King Edward Terrace
Parkes (Canberra) ACT 2600
Phone: (02) 6215 2222
www.finance.gov.au
As a central agency of the Australian Government, the Department of Finance (Finance) plays an
important role in assisting government across a wide range of policy areas to ensure its outcomes are
met, particularly with regard to expenditure, financial management, and the operations of government.
Essential services delivered by Finance include supporting the delivery of the Australian Government
Budget, the ongoing management of the Australian Government’s non-defense domestic property
portfolio and key asset sales.
Other Areas
For further information on other ministries please refer to the www.australia.gov.au
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Chan Street
Belconnen ACT 2617
Postal Address: PO Box 25, Belconnen, ACT, 2616
General enquires Australia: 02 6264 1111
www.border.gov.au
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection and the Australian Customs and Border
Protection Service were integrated into a new Department in July 2015 – called The Department of
Immigration and Border Protection. The Australian Border Force was established as the new front-line
operational agency within the Department and brings together all existing operational border,
investigations, compliance, detention (facilities and centres) and enforcement functions.
The role of the ABF includes:
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facilitating the lawful passage of people and goods
investigations, compliance and enforcement in relation to illicit goods and immigration
malpractice; and
onshore detention, removals and support to regional processing arrangements
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Australian Taxation Office
Postal Address:
GPO Box 9990, in the capital city of the relevant state/territory
Business tax enquiries: 13 28 66
Enquiries international: +61 2 6216 1111
Fax: +61 2 6216 2830
www.ato.gov.au
The ATO is the government's principal revenue collection agency; a non-corporate Commonwealth
entity within the Treasury portfolio and serves the Treasurer and the Assistant Treasurer.
Department of Employment
Postal Address:
GPO Box 9880
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: 1300 488 064
www.employment.gov.au/
The Department of Employment works to ensure modern workplace arrangements that benefit
Australian workplaces and the economy. The department has responsibility for the national workplace
relations system, promoting safety, flexibility and productivity in the workplace and maintaining clear
and enforceable minimum national employment standards.
Australian Bureau of Statistics – Central Office (Canberra):
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 10
Belconnen ACT 2616
Phone Australia: 1300 135 070
Phone International: +61 2 9268 4909
www.abs.gov.au
The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides accurate statistics of the Australian economy and
population.
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IP Australia Trademark and Patent Office
Postal Address:
PO Box 200
Woden ACT 2606
General enquires Australia: 1300 65 1010
General enquires International: +61 2 6283 2999
Translating and Interpreting Service: 13 14 50
www.ipaustralia.gov.au
IP Australia is an Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and
legislation relating to patents, trademarks, designs and plant breeder's rights. They are a listed
entity within the Department of Industry and Science.
National Measurement Institute
Postal Address:
PO Box 264
Lindfield, NSW 2070
Phone: +61 2 8467 3600
Fax: +61 2 8467 3610
www.measurement.gov.au
Australia has a well-developed standards and conformance infrastructure which is made up of four
national organisations: NMI (National Measurement Institute), National Association of Testing
Authorities, Standards Australia and Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand. NMI is
the peak Australian measurement body responsible for biological, chemical, legal, physical and trade
measurement.
Standards Australia
Postal Address:
GPO Box 476
Sydney NSW 2001
Phone: +61 2 9237 6000
Standards Inquiries: 1800 035 822
General enquires International: +61 2 9237 6171
www.standards.org.au
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Standards Australia is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, recognised by the Australian
Government as the peak non-government Standards body in Australia. Standards Australia develops
internationally aligned Australian Standards® and is the Australian member of ISO (Organisation for
Standardisation) and IEC (International Electro technical Commission) and the PASC (Pacific Area
Standards Congress).
Other Departments
For a listing of other Government departments please refer to: www.australia.gov.au
STATE DEPARTMENTS (responsible for investment attraction)
New South Wales (NSW)
Department of Industry
MLC Centre
Levels 47, 19 Martin Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Postal Address: GPO Box 5477, Sydney, NSW, 2001
Phone: (02)9338 6600
Fax: (02) 9338 6860
www.industry.nsw.gov.au
New South Wales (NSW)
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Economic Policy Group
52 Martin Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Postal Address: GPO Box 5341, Sydney, NSW, 2001
Tel: (02) 9228 5555
www.dpc.nsw.gov.au
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Queensland (QLD)
Queensland Government Department of State Development
Postal Address:
PO Box 15009
City East, QLD, 4002
Tel: 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or
Tel: (07) 3452 7100
www.statedevelopment.qld.gov.au
The State Development Group is tasked with championing the interests of business and industry in
Queensland and removing regulatory bottlenecks and impediments to investment.
Victoria (VIC)
Invest Victoria
Level 36, 121 Exhibition Street,
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9651 8100
Fax: (03) 9651 9061
www.investvictoria.com
Invest Victoria is the investment promotion agency (IPA) of the Victorian Government. They provide
advice to international investors and can connect businesses with contacts in Victoria to create
investment opportunities.
Western Australia (WA)
Government of Western Australia Department of State Development
1 Adelaide Terrace
East Perth, WA 6004
Phone: (08) 9222 0555
Fax: (08) 9222 0505
www.dsd.wa.gov.au
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South Australia (SA)
Government of South Australia Department of State Development
Level 4, 11 Waymouth Street
Adelaide, SA, 5000
Phone: (08) 8226 3821
www.southaustralia.biz
TRADE INQUIRIES & TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
The Consulate General of Switzerland, Department of Trade Relations, takes care of all bi-lateral
trade and investment inquiries between Switzerland and Australia, in conjunction with S-GE –
Switzerland Global Enterprise.
Consulate General of Switzerland in Sydney (New South Wales)
101 Grafton Street, Cnr Grosvenor Street
Tower 2, Level 23
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Phone: (02) 8383 4000
Fax: (02) 9369 1334
sydney@eda.admin.ch
www.eda.admin.ch/sydney
SwissCham Australia
Suite 303, 46 Market Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9262 1511
Fax: (02) 9290 1928
www.swisscham.com.au
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NSW Business Chamber
Level 15,140 Arthur Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Postal Address: Locked Bag 938, North Sydney, NSW, 2059
Phone: 13 26 96
Overseas Telephone calls +61 2 9458 7500
www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au
Canberra Business Chamber
Ground Floor,
216 Northbourne Avenue
Braddon, ACT, 2612
Postal Address: PO Box 6308, O'Connor, ACT 2602
Phone: (02) 6247 4199
www.canberrabusiness.com/
Business SA
Level 1
136 Greenhill Road
Unley SA 5061
Tel: (08) 8300 0000
Fax: (08) 8300 0001
www.business-sa.com
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Western Australia (Inc) CCIWA
180 Hay Street
East Perth WA 6004
Postal Address: PO Box 6209, East Perth, WA, 6892
Phone: 1300 4 CCIWA (1300 4 22492)
Phone : (08) 9365 7555
Fax: (08) 9365 7550
www.cciwa.com
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Chamber of Commerce Northern Territory
Suite 5/4 Shepherd Street
Darwin NT 0800
Postal Address: GPO Box 1825, Darwin, NT, 0801
Phone: (08) 8982 8100
Fax: (08) 8981 1405
www.chambernt.com.au
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland CCIQ
Industry House
375 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone : 1300 731 988
www.cciq.com.au
Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ltd TCCI
Southern Office:
Industry House
309 Liverpool Street
North Hobart TAS 7000
Postal Address: GPO Box 793, Hobart, TAS, 7001
Phone: (03) 6236 3600
Fax: (03) 6231 1278
www.tcci.com.au
Northern Office:
Level 1, 26 Elizabeth Street
Launceston TAS 7250
Postal Address: PO Box 1490, Launceston, TAS, 7250
Phone: (03) 6331 1144
Fax: (03) 6334 6400
www.tcci.com.au
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Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce & Industry VECCI
Industry House
486 Albert Street
Melbourne VIC 3002
Postal Address: GPO Box 4352, Melbourne, VIC, 3001
Phone: (03) 8662 5333
Fax: (03) 8662 5462
www.vecci.org.au
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Date:
14 August 2015 - BUZMA
Author:
Consulate General of Switzerland, Sydney
Author’s address:
PO Box 282, Bondi Junction NSW 1355, Australia
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