No. Some states, for example, Queensland, will oftentimes just accept well-thought-out responses to the questions on their form. ACT, for example, requires a 5-page document that covers all the components you’d expect to find in a comprehensive business plan, but in a very succinct, straight-to-the-point way.

In any case, if an applicant intends on carrying out their proposed business activity in Australia, it would be expected that they have a reasonably comprehensive plan in mind and it’s been given some proper thought. An actual business plan is the best indicator and processor of this motive.