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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

Singapore & Thailand experts here to help boost ICT trade 28 Apr 2005
Austrade, in partnership with the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts and State governments, will host a nationwide Singapore and Thailand FTA seminar series beginning 16 May and culminating at the CeBIT Australia 2005 technology show in Sydney on 24 May.
Global future for essendon students 28 Apr 2005
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is running an “Exporting for the Future” workshop for teachers in the Essendon area on Thursday, 5 May 2005. The workshop aims to encourage lessons about local export opportunities and increase student understanding of our future in the globalised marketplace.
Us technology and intellectual property experts lead seminars to boost Australian/US ICT trade 27 Apr 2005
Austrade, in partnership with the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts and state governments, will host a nationwide Exporting Australian ICT to the US seminar series beginning 16 May and culminating at the CeBit Australia 2005 technology show in Sydney on 24 May.
New Free Trade Agreement Resource Online (Ministerial) 27 Apr 2005
Trade Minister Mark Vaile today launched a new, innovative Australian Government website – fta.gov.au – providing businesses with an easy-to-use online guide to Australia’s free trade agreements (FTAs).
Australian Business Women Urged to Book Their Ticket to Export 19 Apr 2005
As part of a dynamic national campaign to raise the ‘intention to export’ amongst Australia’s women-led companies, Austrade is launching its Women in Export - Ticket to Export seminar series next week.
Victorian VROOM Driving Australian Automotive Businesses at US Auto Show This Week 14 Apr 2005
Australian automotive design and manufacturing took centre stage at this week’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress in Detroit, Michigan, with its 3D Victorian VROOM.
Tips for aspiring exporters - Tip three: Identify potential markets 8 Apr 2005
The Australian Government’s lead international business and export facilitation agency, Austrade is urging businesses to consider exporting. Austrade’s Manager Education Programs Leigh Derigo said exporting is good for business – but businesses must select one ideal target market first.
Vaile Welcomes Ford Exports to South Africa 6 Apr 2005
Trade Minister Mark Vaile today congratulated Ford Australia on its new export drive into the South African market for its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the ‘Territory’.
Austrade Meets with Biotech Recruits at Boot camp Seminars Across Australia 6 Apr 2005
Austrade will host its nationwide Biotechnology Boot Camp Seminars next week, in preparation for BIO 2005, the world’s premier biotechnology conference and exhibition to be held this year in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
Aussie motivational speaker sells his 'Holy Grail' to US, China & Japan 6 Apr 2005
Austrade has provided export assistance to author and motivational speaker John Kolm who might soon become Australia’s own guru rivalling Anthony Robbins.
New coach for potential ICT exporters 5 Apr 2005
A new guide for ICT companies to help them fast track their way to export success has been launched by Austrade in the form of a portal called My Export Coach.
Globalisation Means More than Multinationals 5 Apr 2005
Australia’s global connections have inspired Austrade to publish a new series of eight full-colour globalisation posters with an accompanying booklet of activities to stimulate deeper discussion and research in secondary school courses.
Danes take bite of Down Under - Australian chocolate company opens franchise in Denmark 5 Apr 2005
Gold Coast-based company, Chocolate Graphics International Pty Ltd, has broken new ground in setting up a Licensing operation in Denmark where the manufacturing kitchen will be opened on Monday 18 April 2005.
Clean Up the World's Ian Kiernan leads trade mission to Japan 5 Apr 2005
Austrade’s major initiative to attract the best of Australia’s environmental exporters to visit Japan for the World Expo in July has secured the support of Ian Kiernan AO, Chairman of Clean Up the World.
Businesses in Melbourne's west urged to discover their export potential 5 Apr 2005
Almost 200 local businesses will attend Austrade’s ‘Exporting Melbourne’s West’ seminar at the Yarraville Club tomorrow (Wednesday, 6 April 2005) to learn about how they can expand their business by exporting.
First Year Australian Export Supplier Wins Major Deal With Wal*Mart 4 Apr 2005
What did it take for an Australian company to sell 240,000 units of personal care products to the world’s largest retailer, US-based Wal*Mart? “Wow factor,” stated Alister McEwen, Director, Geelong-based Universal Brands, which won the deal
Austrade urges NSW far north coast businesses to 'go places' and export 4 Apr 2005
Austrade is urging businesses based on the NSW far north coast involved in Australia’s fastest growing industries which includes the manufacturing, food, IT and services sectors to consider becoming exporters.
Eight Australian Companies Set to Provide Innovative ICT Solutions to US Government Next Month 29 Mar 2005
With a focus on the USD$60 billion US federal IT government procurement market, eight Australian ICT companies will join forces for the first time to co-exhibit under the Technology Australia Pavilion banner at FOSE in Washington, DC, 5-7 April.
Big Global Chance for Young Aussie Entrepreneurs(Parliamentary Secretary) 24 Mar 2005
Local businesses around the country with an eye on the delicious world of export possibilities could receive a big boost from tertiary students, Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Bruce Billson said at the launching of the inaugural tertiary level Austrade Export Plan Competition yesterday.
Early success through BETT 2005 for Australian ICT firms 22 Mar 2005
A group of four out of 11 ICT firms that won an Austrade competition to exhibit at the Australian National Stand at BETT 2005 have already made sales and a further four are discussing deals.
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