Oceania

Oceania has a diverse range of countries and territories, including Australia, New Zealand, and various island territories. With its abundant natural resources, Oceania is an important exporter of fuels, raw materials and agriculture products, such as minerals, timber, dairy and seafood. Australia and New Zealand, as the two largest economies in the region, collectively account for more than 1.7% of the global trade in terms of export volume. Their exports primarily consist of fuels and mining products, including commodities such as iron ore and coal. Additionally, these countries are significant exporters of agricultural products such as wheat and dairy products. Fiji is an important exporter of sugar, fish, and other agricultural products. Papua New Guinea is also a significant player, exporting natural resources such as liquefied natural gas, palm oil, gold, and copper. Other economies include islands such as Kiribati, Nauru, Samoa, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, which mainly export agricultural products, fish, and handicrafts. Economies within Oceania have established trade partnerships and agreements with countries and territories worldwide, fostering mutually beneficial relationships. For instance, Australia and New Zealand are members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), promoting trade and investment across the Asia-Pacific region. Oceania also maintains close trade ties with major economies like China, the United States, and ASEAN members. There is also the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER Plus) and the Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA). These two agreements aim to reduce barriers to trade and increase economic integration within the region. Overall, international trade contributes significantly to the region’s economic growth and development.

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    Goods and services tax (GST) in Australia

    Explains how GST works and what you need to do to meet your GST obligations.

    Goods, Services, Tariffs & Taxes, Oceania,
    Explains how GST works and what you need to do to meet your GST obligations.
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    Streamlining NTMs in ASEAN: The Way Forward

    This the policy brief on how NTMs could play a role of check and balance for quality of goods.

    Source: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), 2017

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Regulation & Standards, Tariffs & Taxes, Asia & Middle East, Oceania,
    This the policy brief on how NTMs could play a role of check and balance for quality of goods.
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    Policies for Competitive SMEs in the Pacific Alliance and Participating South American countries

    This report assesses the strengths and weaknesses that exist in different areas of SME policy design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.

    Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD), 2019

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Regional Trade Agreements, Oceania, South & Central America and the Caribbean,
    This report assesses the strengths and weaknesses that exist in different areas of SME policy design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
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    Guidebook for SMEs’ IP-Business Cycle

    This guidebook proposes IP policies and standard program-related models that public institutions in APEC member economies can use as references.

    Source: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), 2017

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Contractual Disputes, Intellectual Property, Regional Trade Agreements, Asia & Middle East, Oceania,
    This guidebook proposes IP policies and standard program-related models that public institutions in APEC member economies can use as references.
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    Regulations, Policies and Initiatives on E-Commerce and Digital Economy for APEC MSMEs

    The research aims to provide information on policies, initiatives and best practices to develop the e-commerce and trade related digital economy.

    Source: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), 2020

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Regulation & Standards, Asia & Middle East, Oceania,
    The research aims to provide information on policies, initiatives and best practices to develop the e-commerce and trade related digital economy.
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    Vanuatu

    Oceania,
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    Tonga

    Oceania,
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    Solomon Islands

    Oceania,
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    Samoa

    Oceania,
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    Papua New Guinea

    Oceania,
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    New Zealand

    Oceania,
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    Maldives

    Oceania,