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Past Media Releases

Past Austrade media releases are displayed below.

Articles and other commentary from Austrade’s Chief Economist available in Economist’s Corner.

2005 Media Releases

Mandarin Speakers to Hear About Growing Their Business Through Export 28 Sep 2005: Local business people will have the opportunity to hear about a range of export assistance services at seminars presented in Mandarin and hosted by Austrade in conjunction with Westpac Bank, today in Melbourne (media invited to attend, details below).

Austrade to host first ever Trade Mission from Canberra to Ireland 28 Sep 2005: Austrade will host the first ever commercial Trade Mission to Ireland next week when a delegation of Canberra leading edge companies showcases the breadth of industry capability from the ACT region.

Australian Maritime College Taking Marine Expertise to the World (Parliamentary Secretary) 23 Sep 2005: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade, Senator Sandy Macdonald, today met with members of the faculty and Council of the Australian Maritime College (AMC) to see first-hand how the Launceston-based University is bringing Australian maritime expertise to students from around the world.

NSW exporters win over Mexico and Brazil 22 Sep 2005: Austrade assisted exporters’ success in Mexico and Brazil has doubled over the past two financial years. To help more NSW businesses triumph in these markets, Austrade and the Australian Latin America Business Council (ALABC) will hold a free seminar in Sydney (Thursday, 20 October – details below).

It's official - Japan is back and Tasmania's benefiting 21 Sep 2005: In Tasmania tomorrow, Austrade’s Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt said the Japanese economy is back on track and now represents Tasmania’s biggest export market, contributing to driving the apple isle to its best economic performance relative to the mainland in terms of economic growth per capita

Austrade Music Office in US - Boost for Country Artists (Parliamentary Secretary) 20 Sep 2005: With the establishment of a new Austrade Export Music Office, now is the perfect time for Australian country music artists considering entering the $2 billion United States market to act, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade, Senator Sandy Macdonald said today.

Agreement helps businesses realise value of exports 20 Sep 2005: The Industry Capability Network Ltd (ICNL) with its database of 30,000 Australian companies has joined forces with Austrade with its 110 offices around the world to assist Australian businesses find international success.

EXPORT SNAP-SHOT: Fortnight commencing 19 September 2005 19 Sep 2005: Australia now has an international reputation as a reliable and consistent supplier of high quality and healthy seafood and aquaculture products. In financial year 2004/2005, Australian Fish and Seafood exports reached $A1.1 billion. (SOURCE: Austrade)

Vaile releases EMDG review report (Ministerial) 15 Sep 2005: The EMDG scheme, administered by Austrade, helps small and medium Australian enterprises get into exporting and develop sustainable export markets by reimbursing up to half of their eligible promotional costs above a threshold amount.

Subiaco businesses urged to get their 'ticket to export' 14 Sep 2005: Ever wondered if your business could make it in exporting? Local businesses can find out what it takes to tackle the international export market at a free Austrade seminar supported by Pro Subi Limited, Subiaco marketing body and the networking Subiaco Business Association, being held on Tuesday 27 September 2005.

New Resources to Help Students Think Globally (Parliamentary Secretary) 14 Sep 2005: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade, Senator Sandy Macdonald, has today launched a set of new resources designed by Austrade to broaden students’ study of trade and globalisation issues.

Illawarra Export Success Attracts Austrade Board Tour 14 Sep 2005: The Board of Austrade, the Australian Government’s export promotion agency, is meeting in Wollongong this Thursday and will take the opportunity to visit the operations of two local businesses as well as host a reception and networking dinner with a range of Illawarra regional businesses to discuss export issues

Senator to Launch New School Resources (Parliamentary Secretary) 13 Sep 2005: Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade, Senator Sandy Macdonald, will tomorrow launch a new school resource designed by Austrade to extend students’ study of globalisation issues.

Postponed: Austrade's seminar series on India 13 Sep 2005: Austrade’s seminar series ‘Export Opportunities to India’, scheduled from 21-30 September 2005, has been postponed until further notice. Austrade’s Senior Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Mike Moignard, is unable to travel from New Delhi on his doctor’s advice.

Business Class Airfare Prize for Central and South East Europe Promotion 13 Sep 2005: Australian businesses looking for new export markets now have an added incentive to subscribe to Look! Central and South East Europe, Austrade’s monthly on-line Ezine that provides information about business opportunities, news and events in markets from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean.

Award-winning olive oil company finding global buyers at Fine Food 2005 (Parliamentary Secretary) 8 Sep 2005: Gwydir Olives, a producer of a range of award winning olive oils, will be one of the Australian food and beverage companies hoping to tempt the palates of close to 300 international buyers that Austrade has organised to attend the prestigious ‘Fine Food 2005’ in Sydney this month

New exporters to benefit from Fine Food in Sydney 7 Sep 2005: The hundreds of Australian companies exhibiting at Fine Food 2005 next week will comprise a true cross section of the Australian food industry, covering large and small players, experienced exporters and companies new to export. Among the new food exporters at the exhibition, 32 small food businesses will be given an opportunity to make their first export sale next week, by participating in Austrade’s stand at Fine Food 2005 (12-15 September).

EXPORT SNAP-SHOT: Fortnight commencing 5 September 2005 5 Sep 2005: Japan continues to our biggest trading partner and has been our largest export destination since 1969. Last year Australia sold $25 billion in goods and services to Japan – almost double our exports to the USA. (SOURCE: Austrade)

Australian cookie company baked for success at Fine Food 2005 5 Sep 2005: Pakenham-based The Home Baked Cookie Company hopes to catch the eye of the 320 international buyers organised by Austrade to arrive in Sydney this month for the prestigious food event, Fine Food 2005 (12-15 September in Sydney).

Austrade Announces Trade Mission to Southern China 5 Sep 2005: The Australian Government’s lead export agency, Austrade, is inviting architecture and design firms to join Austrade’s first architecture-related trade mission to southern China from 14-19 November 2005.