Country guide
Australia (West) Business etiquette and meeting customs
Australia/Perth
What kind of meeting?
Strict punctuality
Arrive on time or a few minutes early — being late makes a poor impression.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration30-60 min
Communication StyleDirect, laid-back
Greeting StyleFirm handshake
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:30 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner18:00 – 19:30
Sleep22:30 – 06:30
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business casual
Tone
Direct, practical, egalitarian
- ·Mining and resources sectors may have safety-first protocols
- ·Be mindful of the 3-hour time difference with the East coast
- ·Meetings are practical and results-oriented
General Tips
- ·Punctuality expected despite relaxed culture
- ·Be mindful of 3-hour gap with East coast
- ·Mining and resources influence business culture
- ·Informal and egalitarian
Cultural Notes
- ·3 hours behind East coast
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