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Upon submission of an application and package selection, our team will typically finalise the application within 48-72 hours.

What is the timeline for certification after submitting an application?

To be awarded Australian Owned™ certification, a business must be at least 80% owned by Australian citizens.

What percentage of Australian ownership is required to get certified?

Yes, Australian Owned™ is 100% owned by Australian citizens.

Is Australian Owned™ itself owned by Australians?

No, Australian Owned™ is not a government body and does not receive government funding. We operate under a social enterprise model with a mission to support the Australian business community. Our ACCC-lodged certification rules and IP were created as a measure for consumers, businesses, and the government to identify genuine Australian-owned businesses.

Is Australian Owned™ a government agency?

Australian Owned™ has a team of qualified compliance professionals who use a range of resources to certify genuine Australian ownership in accordance with our ACCC-lodged certification rules.

Who completes the certification process?

The Australian Owned™ certification trademark is not a tokenistic stamp of approval for marketing purposes. The use of our award-winning Australian Owned™ (AO) logo for business evokes trust and confidence because it is certified. Businesses cannot simply slap our logo on their marketing materials or products. The fees charged for certification are reinvested in our certification program to contribute to the costs of our operations and to support and promote businesses that are certified with us. When a business applies for certification, our qualified compliance team breaks down complex company structures and guarantees Australian ownership.

Why does it cost money to be certified?

The Australian Owned™ trademark is 100% owned by Australian citizens and is based in Australia.