Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the laws that govern international sales between businesses in Australia and overseas?

A contractual relationship between businesses located in Australia and overseas may be governed by the provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (the Convention), in which Australia is a signatory, and has also been implemented in all jurisdictions. The provisions of the Convention are as such, that if any inconsistencies arise in relation to the Convention and any other law, then it is the Convention which prevails over the local law.


The overriding purpose of the Convention is the promotion of friendly relations between actor States through business, as well as the promotion of international trade.



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