Launched in 2020 as a global initiative by Team Sweden, the Business Climate Survey serves as an important tool that provides insights from Swedish companies on the business environment across markets globally. Australia participated for the first time in 2025.
Among the world's largest economies, Australia ranks 10th globally in GDP per capita and is the second-highest for median wealth. It’s currently the sixth-largest market for Swedish exports outside Europe, with the true figures for the economic exchange being significantly higher since many Swedish businesses produce locally or include global value chains.
This marks the second year that Swedish companies operating in Australia have participated in the Business Climate Survey, coordinated by Team Sweden in Australia: Business Sweden, the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce, and the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra.
The 2026 survey confirms a business community that remains resilient and forward-looking:
Competitiveness in Australia is closely linked to local presence, strong relationships, and operational adaptability. The Swedish brand remains a clear asset, particularly where it reinforces strengths in quality, sustainability, and innovation.
Visit Business Sweden’s website to read more about the overall findings: Australia Business Climate Survey 2026 - Business Sweden
Telephone:
+61 (0) 403 581 004
E-mail:
SwedishConsulateAdelaide@gmail.com
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Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Adelaide
5 Elizabeth Court
Burnside SA 5066
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Honorary Consul:
Sebastian Raneskold
Telephone
+64 (0)27 335 4440
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Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Auckland
4 North Avenue, Narrow Neck (Devonport)
Auckland, New Zealand
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Honorary Consul:
Catharina Andersson
Telephone
+61-(0)428 337 312
swedishconsul@hawkins.com.au
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Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Brisbane
Level 19, 241 Adelaide Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
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Honorary Consul:
Michael Hawkins
Assistant:
Carolien Schoots
Telephone:
+61-7-4051 9699
Email:
sweden.cairns@gmail.com
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Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Cairns
Level 1, 55 Spence Street
Cairns QLD 4870
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Honorary Consul:
Sally Mlikota
Assistants:
Mara Fieldhouse & Ashleigh Leporati
Telephone:
+61-8-8946 2999
Email:
SwedishConsulDarwin@wardkeller.com.au
Fax
+61-8-8981 1253
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Darwin
Level 7, NT House
22 Mitchell Street
Darwin NT 0800
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Honorary Consul:
Kevin Stephens
Assistant:
Sue McLean
Telephone:
+61-3-6226 1258
Email:
swedcons.hobart@gmail.com
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Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Hobart
Level 4, 99 Bathurst Street
Hobart TAS 7000
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Honorary Consul:
Cara Hawkins
Telephone:
+61-(0)430 591 831
Email:
sweconsul.melbourne@aamvs.com.au
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Honorary Consulate for Sweden in Melbourne
Level 3, 428 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
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Honorary Consul:
Benjamin Sandqvist
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+61-(0)408 717 861
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swedishconsulatewa@iinet.net.au
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Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Perth
Level 3, 1139 Hay Street
West Perth WA 6005
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Honorary Consul:
Lisa Jahrsten
Telephone:
+61-2-9909 3336
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info@swedishconsulsyd.com.au
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Honorary Consulate-General of Sweden in Sydney
Suite 301, 107 Walker Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
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Honorary Consul-General:
James Letherbarrow
Honorary Vice-Consul:
Anna Alvsdotter
Telephone:
+64-4-499 9895
Email:
sweden@xtra.co.nz
Address:
Honorary Consulate of Sweden in Wellington
Level 7, Molesworth House
101 Molesworth Street
Thorndon, Wellington 6011
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Honorary Consul:
Daniel O'Leary
Honorary Vice-Consul:
Tinni Lindén
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