This document provides an overview of the lease market in Australia. It discusses the origins and growth of leasing as a financing tool in Australia since the late 1950s. Initially, leasing was mostly used for motor vehicles, but more recently office equipment leasing has grown strongly. The document also outlines the key participants in the Australian lease market, including domestic and international banks, captive financiers, finance companies, and fleet leasing companies. It provides statistics on the breakdown of general equipment financing in Australia in 2012 between leasing, hire purchase, and chattel mortgage. The document concludes by noting recent trends in the Australian equipment financing market, including continued growth from 2011 to 2012.