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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

Vaile Announces New Austrade Board Appointments (Ministerial) 20 May 2005: Trade Minister Mark Vaile today announced the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of Fremantle Ports, Mrs Kerry Sanderson, and the Chairman of Profile Ray and Berndtson, Mr Ian Knop to the Board of Austrade for a three-year term.

Aussie Food Firms Seek Bigger Slice of Export Pie in Asia 20 May 2005: Nearly 60 of Australia’s small and medium food & beverage businesses are exhibiting at Asia’s biggest food trade expo in Bangkok from 18-22 May in a bid to grab a bigger slice of the export pie in one of Australia’s most export-friendly regions.

Free seminar in Springwood to help businesses access upgraded EMDG scheme 18 May 2005: In the Federal Budget, the Government announced an additional $20 million for the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme for 2005-06. This means that $170.4m will be provided in 2005-06 to assist Australia’s small and medium sized businesses to enter into export and become sustainable exporters.

Education Mission Opens New Export Opportunities in Russia 18 May 2005: Australia’s largest education export mission to Russia has just completed with a successful four-city tour taking in Vladivostok, Khaborovsk, Moscow and St Petersburg.

Vaile Announces New Free Trade Agreement Export Advisory Panel (Ministerial) 16 May 2005: Trade Minister Mark Vaile today announced the formation of a new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Export Advisory Panel to provide a forum for ongoing consultation between business and the Government on Australia’s current free trade agreements.

Central Coast Businesses Urged to Get Their 'Ticket to Export' 16 May 2005: Businesses in the Central Coast region will find out what it takes to tackle the international export market at a free Austrade seminar being held on Wednesday 25 May 2005.

Tips for aspiring exporters - Tip four: Prepare to visit the market 13 May 2005: The Australian Government’s lead export agency, Austrade aims to increase awareness that exporting is good for business and the economy.

Successful Launch of 'Australia Week in Moscow 2005' 13 May 2005: The largest Australian trade event in Russia, ‘Australia Week in Moscow 2005’, is now underway following a spectacular opening ceremony launched by Australia’s Governor General and the Descendance Aboriginal dance group.

Austrade gears up for continued steady improvement in export values 13 May 2005: Austrade’s Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt has used an analogy to help Australia’s general public understand exports, comparing the sector with the animation blockbuster ‘The Incredibles’.

Agriculture Opportunities Abound in the US (Ministerial) 13 May 2005: Trade Minister Mark Vaile today announced the establishment of a new Agriculture Team within Austrade’s US operations to assist Australian companies take advantage of opportunities arising from the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA).

Opportunities build in Papua New Guinea for Australia's construction industry 12 May 2005: Australian companies are urged to take part in Papua New Guinea’s construction boom forecast to occur over the next 12 months to the estimated value of $A140 million.

Global Future for Hobart Students 12 May 2005: The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is running an “Exporting for the Future” workshop for teachers in the Hobart area on Wednesday, 18 May 2005. The workshop aims to encourage lessons about local export opportunities and increase student understanding of our future in the globalised marketplace.

Austrade Puts Small Businesses on 'Neighbourhood Watch' 12 May 2005: Austrade will bring trade experts from South East Asia to Australia in May in a drive to guide small businesses to look towards their global ‘backyard’ for extensive export opportunities forged through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and a boom in consumer demand (trade mission details below).

SMEs trading overseas are set to benefit from myExports.com.au online payment facility 11 May 2005: An online payment system myExports.com.au has been developed to allow small to medium sized exporters a reliable and cost-effective means to make overseas sales.

New event and sponsorship company for Australian Export Awards 9 May 2005: Austrade and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) today announced the appointment of Augment Communications Pty Ltd as the successful tenderer to provide event and sponsorship management services to the Australian Export Awards.

Global Future for Canberra Students 5 May 2005: The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is running an “Exporting for the Future” workshop for teachers in the ACT on Thursday, 12 May 2005. The workshop aims to encourage lessons about local export opportunities and increase student understanding of our future in the globalised marketplace.

Russia to Get a Dose of AUSSIE-STROIKA as 'AUSTRALIA WEEK IN MOSCOW 2005' Trade and Cultural Festival Set to Open 4 May 2005: Over 30 Australian businesses will converge on Moscow next week (10-15 May) to provide Russians with a taste of Down Under, as part of the major ‘Australia Week in Moscow 2005’ festival. The festival underscores the growth in economic ties between the two countries and provides a platform to showcase Australian products and culture.

Global future for Berwick students 2 May 2005: The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is running an “Exporting for the Future” workshop for teachers in the Berwick area on Tuesday, 10 May 2005. The workshop aims to encourage lessons about local export opportunities and increase student understanding of our future in the globalised marketplace.

Export opportunities in the Middle East for Perth businesses 2 May 2005: Perth businesses are being encouraged to explore new export opportunities in the Middle East region and attend a free half-day seminar on Tuesday 3 May 2005.

Emerging trends in India ideal for Tamworth and New England Regional firms to capitalise on exports 2 May 2005: Austrade has identified firms in the New England and Northwest regions of NSW as producing ideal products and services for export to India with emerging trends in the country driving increased consumer demand.