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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.

2006 Media Releases

Businesses urged to protect their intellectual property in China  3 Jul 2006
With China predicted to become Australia’s biggest export market up from its current number two spot, Austrade said businesses must view protecting Intellectual Property (IP) as a central element of a Chinese business strategy.
America's growing appetite for South Australian olives good news for local growers  30 Jun 2006
A burgeoning export market is developing for South Australia’s Limestone Coast olive industry as consumers in the United States increasingly purchase local extra virgin olive oil made cheaper by the Australian-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA).
Austrade and HSBC sign corporate partnership agreement 29 Jun 2006
HSBC and Austrade, the Australian Government’s trade promotion agency, today announced that they had entered into a new cooperation agreement making HSBC the first major international bank to join Austrade’s Corporate Partnerships Program.
Austrade targets beautiful and healthy export opportunities 23 Jun 2006
With increased global demand pushing Australia’s exports of beauty and health related products to $127 million in 2004-05 – a growth of $48 million in four years, Austrade, the Australian Government’s export promotion agency, said now is an ideal time to export.
World Cup Prediction: Australian Success in Latin America  16 Jun 2006
Australian exporters should make the most of Latin America’s increased interest in Australia generated by the Socceroos campaign for World Cup glory and their upcoming match against Brazil, according to Austrade’s Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt.
Summer in Russia takes On Aussie flavour as Australia Week in Moscow 2006 Opens 9 Jun 2006
Australia Week in Moscow 2006 opens this weekend and is set to give Russians a chance to experience the best of Australian culture, life-style and world-class business capabilities.
Students encouraged to consider future in trade (Parliamentary Secretary)  7 Jun 2006
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade De-Anne Kelly is urging Australia’s high school students to consider a future in exporting.
Central Highlands design and lifestyle industry set to impress the USA  7 Jun 2006
The Central Highland’s vibrant creative arts, lifestyle and wellbeing industries are set to receive unprecedented exposure in the United States through a new export initiative to increase business opportunities for local businesses.
Pearl River Delta accounts for 20 per cent of Australia's exports to China 31 May 2006
A wide range of export opportunities have been identified by Austrade in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region as it increasingly becomes a key export destination, accounting for 20 per cent of Australia’s trade with China (details of PRD seminars below).
Launch of 2006 Australian Export Awards (Ministerial)  31 May 2006
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Mark Vaile encouraged Australian businesses to think globally when he launched the 2006 Australian Export Awards in Canberra today.
Awards launch promotes success of Australian exporters 31 May 2006
Speaking at the launch of the 2006 Australian Export Awards at Parliament House in Canberra, Austrade Managing Director, Peter O’Byrne, thanked the sponsors of the Awards and urged businesses to enter the program and have their achievements in exporting recognised.
International buyers to get taste of Australian building and architecture products at design build  26 May 2006
Over 160 international buyers will get the chance to network with local businesses and view the latest Australian building products and systems when they attend the major Designbuild trade expo in Melbourne next week as part of an Austrade organised program.
Vaile to launch 2006 Australian Export Awards 24 May 2006
Deputy Prime Minster and Trade Minister Mark Vaile will officially launch the 2006 Australian Export Awards on Wednesday, May 31, at Parliament House in Canberra.
Sydney women show strong interest in exporting 23 May 2006
Heeding Austrade’s call for more women to consider exporting, over 200 business women from New South Wales will attend the agency’s Women in Export seminar in Sydney tomorrow (Wednesday, 24 May, details below).
Australian miners to seek opportunities in Latin America (Parliamentary Secretary)  22 May 2006
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade De-Anne Kelly today announced that 50 Australian businesses will participate in the largest mining industry trade show in Latin America.
Austrade says women's participation in business helps countries prosper 17 May 2006
With a new survey* showing one in five females now assume senior roles in business, Austrade, the Australian Government’s export promotion agency is launching its Women in Export 2006 program next week to help more women go global.
Sailing the seas to success at the International Boat Show  15 May 2006
Australian marine businesses will showcase their expertise to the world and set sail into export markets at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show to be held on the Gold Coast from May 18-21.
Western Australian women urged to export (Parliamentary Secretary) 11 May 2006
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, De-Anne Kelly is urging Western Australian women in business to consider exporting. The call comes as a new survey reveals one in five females are now assuming senior roles in business.
Victorian women urged to export (Parliamentary Secretary) 11 May 2006
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, De-Anne Kelly is urging Victorian women in business to consider exporting. The call comes as a new survey reveals one in five females are now assuming senior roles in business.
South Australian women urged to export (Parliamentary Secretary) 11 May 2006
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, De-Anne Kelly is urging South Australian women in business to consider exporting. The call comes as a new survey reveals one in five females are now assuming senior roles in business.
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