Definitions

Benefit to Australia

a business activity is of benefit to Australia if:

1. the conduct of the activity contributes to:

   1. the creation or maintenance of employment for Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents; or

   2. expansion of Australian trade in goods or services; or

   3. the improvement of Australian business links with international markets; or

   4. competitiveness within sectors of the Australian economy; and

2. the operator of the business:

   1. introduces to, or utilises or creates in, Australia new or improved technology or business skills; or

   2. has a satisfactory record of, or a demonstrated commitment towards, training Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents in the business in Australia