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Past Media Releases

Past Austrade media releases are displayed below.

 

Other trade-related media releases and speeches are available from the Minister for Trade, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC).

 

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

2005 Media Releases

Australia Week in Moscow provides significant boost to trade with Russia 24 Jun 2005
Trade and cultural ties between Australia and Russia are at an all-time high following the success of last month’s ‘Australia Week in Moscow’, the largest Australian trade event ever staged in Russia.
FLATOUT bears 100 per cent woolly success - Media Release 22 Jun 2005
Australian wine is making its mark in Latin America according to Austrade’s Trade Commissioner in Mexico City, Paul Martins.
Latin Americans develop a palate for Australian wines 22 Jun 2005
Australian wine is making its mark in Latin America according to Austrade’s Trade Commissioner in Mexico City, Paul Martins.
Australian tourism red hot in Latin America 20 Jun 2005
Australia’s natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu National Park and Uluru are key attractions being promoted outside the big cities to Latin Americans who are prone to catch the ‘down under’ travel bug.
Austrade seeks Perth film and production houses for Asia Media Festival 20 Jun 2005
Austrade is calling on Perth-based film and production houses to attend its free seminar (11 July) and learn about how to succeed if they participate in the Asia Media Festival in Singapore later this year.
Austrade supports Australian filmmakers in the United States 8 Jun 2005
Austrade has announced Australian filmmakers and behind-the-scene talents are getting much deserved recognition this week at the Jackson Hole Film Festival in the United States.
15 Years On, EGR Drives from Strength to Strength in US Market 8 Jun 2005
Austrade has announced that tariff reductions on extruded plastics brought about by the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) is helping Australian companies like design, manufacturing and marketing company EGR Group.
WANTED: Food & Beverage Exporters Seeking New Pastures 7 Jun 2005
Nationwide seminars to divulge current food & beverage export opportunities in Asia Pacific.
Latin America brings exporters red hot Chile and more 7 Jun 2005
Queensland-based businesses are being urged by Austrade to think of Latin America and particularly Chile as ‘red-hot’ for export potential.
Dubai set to gobble more Australian chocolates 7 Jun 2005
Australian-based company, Chocolate Graphics International Pty Ltd, has broken new ground in appointing a new National Master Licensee in Dubai with the official signing taking place this week.
Ultimate intelligence decision maker cracks the US market 6 Jun 2005
Austrade assisted export business Melbourne-based Agent Oriented has won a contract to supply the US Air Force with intelligent agent software that allows military personnel to evaluate different rules of engagement.
Leading Victorian exporters reveal secrets to success at Australian Export Awards luncheon 3 Jun 2005
Four of Victoria’s leading exporters will share their secrets to success at a 2005 Australian Export Awards Top Exporters Panel Luncheon in Melbourne next week (Wednesday 8 June 2005).
'Regionalism' versus 'globalisation' in trade 1 Jun 2005
There’s been much talk about globalisation, however Austrade has revealed when it comes to trade and foreign investment most trade is regional.
Export opportunities for Sydney businesses in Central and South-East Europe 1 Jun 2005
Sydney businesses are being encouraged to explore new export opportunities in Central and South East Europe and the Middle East region and attend a free one-day industry briefing on Friday 17 June 2005.
Export opportunities for Melbourne businesses in Central and South-East Europe 26 May 2005
Melbourne businesses are being encouraged to explore new export opportunities in Central and South East Europe and the Middle East region and attend a free one-day industry briefing on Monday 30 May 2005.
Australian Export Awards Launched in Sydney (Ministerial) 26 May 2005
Trade Minister Mark Vaile today encouraged Australian exporters of all sizes to enter the 2005 Australian Export Awards at the official launch in Sydney.
Vaile Congratulates Aerosonde on Major United States Partnership Deal (Ministerial) 25 May 2005
Trade Minister Mark Vaile today announced that Victoria-based Aerosonde, a leading Australian developer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), has entered into a strategic alliance with the United States’ largest defence contractor, Lockheed Martin. The agreement is forecast to deliver multi-million dollar sales over the next 12 months.
A win or a place for Australian horse racing exports to Korea 25 May 2005
Austrade picks Australia’s equine industry to finish in a firm place in the export race to help secure Korea’s stake in horse racing prominence.
Australian Seafood Wins Over Gourmet California Chefs 24 May 2005
Australian seafood will be on menus and purchase order forms following the Australian Seafood Extravaganza 2005, held in Napa Valley, California earlier this month.
Australian Export Awards to be launched in Sydney 24 May 2005
Trade Minister Mark Vaile will officially launch the 42nd Australian Export Awards on Thursday, 26 May 2005 in Sydney.

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