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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

EXPORT SNAP-SHOT: Fortnight commencing 8 August 2005 8 Aug 2005: Austrade’s aim is to increase awareness that exporting is good for business and the economy. The Australian exporter community is exporting more regularly. In the 1990s only 55 per cent of businesses who export did so every year. In the 2000s the percentage that export every year has risen to 68 per cent. According to Austrade's Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt, this trend shows the natural rate of exporting is increasing, improving Australia’s export sustainability.

Brand Australia - Now is the time to export 2 Aug 2005: With ‘Australia’ being ranked as number one national brand by international consumers in a recent survey, Austrade is encouraging Australian exporters to utilise this recognition with global consumers.

Bendigo Company a Spinning Success in Dubai and Doha 26 Jul 2005: Bendigo (Central Victoria) manufacturing company, the Australian Turntable Co. (ATC) has broken into the building and construction market in the Middle East by securing two significant export deals to Dubai (UAE) and Doha (Qatar).

Australian Companies Rallying to Help Tsunami Victims (Ministerial) 26 Jul 2005: Acting Prime Minister and Trade Minister Mark Vaile today highlighted the important contribution that Australian companies are making towards rebuilding the areas devastated by the Boxing Day Tsunami disaster last year.

EXPORT SNAP-SHOT: Fortnight commencing 25 July 2005 25 Jul 2005: Austrade’s aim is to increase awareness that exporting is good for business and the economy.

REPORT CARD FROM BIO 2005: Tips for Australian Biotechnology Companies 20 Jul 2005: Austrade, in conjunction with the Committee for Marketing Australian Biotechnology (C-MAB), brought Australian companies together with US, European and Canadian companies in over 250 meetings during BIO 2005 held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, last month.

Regional Businesses Encouraged to Take on the World at Export Awards Launch (Parliamentary Secretary) 20 Jul 2005: Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Senator Sandy Macdonald speaking in Tamworth today at the Central North and New England launch of the 2005 Premier’s NSW Exporter of the Year Awards, encouraged local businesses to follow the lead of a growing number of rural and regional companies who are taking advantage of opportunities in international markets and becoming successful exporters.

Vaile Announces Boost to Austrade Presence in China (Ministerial) 12 Jul 2005: Speaking today from China, where he is attending a WTO Mini Ministerial meeting, Trade Minister Mark Vaile announced a substantial expansion of Austrade’s Chinese network, which will result in more opportunities and better support for Australian exporters in the world’s most dynamic market.

Americans Say "G'Day Plate" During Australian Food Week at Top Gourment Retailer 12 Jul 2005: Some of Australia’s best gourmet and artisanal food products will be featured from 13-20 July at one of the premier specialty food retailers in the United States—Dean & Deluca. The company’s flagship store, located in lower Manhattan, will promote these products as part of a storewide Australian Food Week.

EXPORT SNAP-SHOT: Fortnight commencing 11 July 2005 11 Jul 2005: Austrade’s aim is to increase awareness that exporting is good for business and the economy.

Australian Roadshow Puts Small Businesses on Export Fast-Track 8 Jul 2005: Export tips address rising number of Asia Pacific consumers buying Australian food & beverages.

Export Hubs to Create Jobs and Trade Opportunities (Ministerial) 5 Jul 2005: Regional and rural businesses and communities throughout Australia will benefit from increased trade opportunities following today’s launch of a new export initiative by Trade Minister Mark Vaile and Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane.

Export Hub to Create Jobs and Trade Opportunities in Tasmania (Ministerial) 5 Jul 2005: Regional and rural businesses and communities throughout Tasmania will benefit from increased trade opportunities following today’s launch of a new export initiative by Trade Minister Mark Vaile and Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane.

Chatswood Businesses Urged to Get Their 'Ticket to Export' 5 Jul 2005: Ever wondered if your business could make it in exporting? Chatswood businesses can find out what it takes to tackle the international export market at a free Austrade seminar supported by HSBC and the Australian Institute of Export being held on Wednesday 13 July 2005.

Tips for aspiring exporters Tip six: Plan your export administration 1 Jul 2005: In its final export tip Austrade reiterates that exporting is good for business – but advises businesses to understand what it means to ‘cover your back’.

Expanding Opportunities for Australian Business Selling to US Government (Parliamentary Secretary) 1 Jul 2005: Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Bruce Billson, said today that Australian businesses are finding new buyers for their innovative technologies in United States government markets, six months after the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) came into force.

Music Seminars to spotlight opportunities in Canada and the USA 30 Jun 2005: Austrade and the Music Managers Forum are joining to present a series of music industry seminars across Australia commencing on Monday 4 July in Melbourne. The focus for each seminar will be the USA and Canadian music markets.

Export success in Russia for Australian anti-theft technology 24 Jun 2005: DataDot Technology Limited is one of a number of companies that are now enjoying increased export opportunities in the fast-growing Russian market after taking part in the historic ‘Australia Week in Moscow’ trade event last month.

Ballarat Exporter going for Gold in Russia 24 Jun 2005: The Russian mining industry sector is set to provide strong sales growth for the innovative mining technology supplier, Gekko Systems, following their attendance at ‘Australia Week in Moscow’ last month.

Australian company shows world 'the light' 24 Jun 2005: Austrade assisted Melbourne-based Luna Glow has just developed the world’s first screen printed sign that emits light without electricity enabling people to escape life threatening situations.