Short Stay business visas 
  are available for genuine business visitors seeking a 
  short-term entry to Australia for business purposes (up to three months at a 
  time). This may be used if you wish to make an exploratory visit to 
  investigate business opportunities. It 
  is possible to obtain further short-stay visas to extend a business trip if 
  required.
  
  If you require 
  a longer stay in Australia then there is  a range of temporary visas for 
  experienced business people and investors who wish to live in Australia for up 
  to 4 years. These visas also lead onto permanent  migration if required.
  
  
  
  In most cases, an application for a  
  
  Temporary 
  
  Residence 
  
  Business 
  
  Visa takes less time to process than a  
  
  Permanent 
  
  Residence 
  
  Visa.
  
  With careful planning Temporary Business visas 
  are a stepping stone to Permanent Residence as long as you fulfil your 
  obligations under the temporary visa and meet the requirements for Permanent 
  Residence when you are able to apply.