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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

Queensland leads country with women CEOs (Parliamentary Secretary)  11 May 2006
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, De-Anne Kelly is urging Queensland women in business to consider exporting.
New South Wales 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 New South Wales 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.
Australian women in business 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 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.
Melbourne businesses seek export opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa 8 May 2006
Melbourne businesses are encouraged to take advantage of export opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa by attending a free seminar delivered by Austrade.
Calling all Sydney creatives: break into the world of exporting  1 May 2006
Creative industry businesses and individuals are urged to consider attending a free Austrade seminar this Wednesday evening to hear industry professionals and government experts offer their advice on breaking into lucrative overseas markets.
Austrade Brings Key Buyers To Mercedes Australian Fashion Week 20 Apr 2006
Austrade, the Australian Government’s export promotion agency has attracted over 50 key international fashion buyers to this year’s Mercedes Australian Fashion Week (MAFW) to be held from 26-30 April.
Art Sales Signal Change in Middle East Trade (Parliamentary Secretary)  18 Apr 2006
A near sell-out of an Aboriginal artwork exhibition in Bahrain sends a strong signal about the diversifying nature of Australia’s trade with the Middle East, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade De-Anne Kelly said today.
eHealth firm's win in Malaysia shot in arm for exporters (Parliamentary Secretary)  12 Apr 2006
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade De-Anne Kelly has congratulated Australian company IBA Health Limited on its success in winning a $9.3 million contract with a leading Malaysian hospital.
Tireless worker for Wide Bay business wins national award from employer  12 Apr 2006
Many business people in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay region will be familiar with Frank Smith and his work for local exporters.
Uni students urged to consider global opportunities (Parliamentary Secretary) 12 Apr 2006
Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade De-Anne Kelly is urging university students to explore export opportunities through Australia’s many free trade agreements.
Small cattle set to make a big impact on the US 3 Apr 2006
A delegation of 24 Lowline cattle breeders from the United States will visit Victoria and New South Wales as part of the largest buyer mission of its kind to tour Australia.
The united States Government is open for Australian business (Parliamentary Secretary) 28 Mar 2006
“The AUSFTA, as championed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Mark Vaile, provides Australian businesses with unprecedented access to the US government procurement market, offering businesses exciting opportunities to export their innovative solutions and services to US governments.
Best of the west give lead to WA creatives 28 Mar 2006
A trio of Western Australia’s top established creative talents will offer expert advice at Austrade’s Exporting Creative Industries Seminar on Thursday at the Perth Cultural Centre.
Agreement paves way for Australian accountants in US (Ministerial) 28 Mar 2006
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Mark Vaile today said CPA Australia members with a three year undergraduate degree can now obtain licenses to work in the United States.
Building on Australian success in the burgeoning US homeland security market 21 Mar 2006
Australian businesses will learn how to enter and succeed in the large and rapidly growing United States homeland security market at a series of seminars to be held in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney next week.
Middle East and North Africa business opportunities expand with rise of consumer-middle classes 15 Mar 2006
Businesses from a range of industry sectors are encouraged to take part in Austrade’s Winning Business in the Middle East and North Africa seminar series, from 1 to 19 May 2006.
Victorian specialty food on the menu for visiting Americans 10 Mar 2006
The Victorian food industry is set to tantalise the tastebuds of visiting US speciality food buyers during a three day tour of the state commencing today in Melbourne.
More Korean Hairdressing students come to Australia 10 Mar 2006
More Korean hairdressing students will study in Australia now a deal has been cut between an Australian hairdressing college by partnering with a beauty academy in Korea.
Austrade launches office in Phuket 10 Mar 2006
Booming opportunities for Australian businesses, especially in construction, F&B and marine sectors.
Austrade 'Drums Up' global interest for Aussie bands 7 Mar 2006
Austrade has added the Big Apple to the menu of shows for bands who will form part of a 22 strong contingent heading off to the United States to participate in South by Southwest (SxSW) in Austin, Texas (March 15-19) this month.
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