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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.

2007 Media Releases

Fashion flair brings ‘La Dolce Vita’ Australian style to the Middle East 30 Oct 2007
Austrade, the Australian Government’s Export Development agency, will showcase 10 of Australia’s most outstanding fashion talents at AusStyle Dubai 2007 (4-7 November), introducing leading Australian label collections to buyers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan.
Indonesia's growth too important to ignore: Austrade 29 Oct 2007
With economic growth approaching seven per cent and a consumer class bigger than the population of Australia, Indonesia is a market too large to be ignored, according to Austrade’s Jakarta-based Senior Trade Commissioner Rod Morehouse.
Singapore's love for Aussie wine tempts Asia 25 Oct 2007
In a bid to promote Australian wine and boost exports into Asia, Australian wine producers will uncork their finest selection at the region’s biggest trade event in Singapore – Wine for Asia 2007 – this week (25 – 27 October).
Japan chooses Aussie technology over its own  23 Oct 2007
With a twist on the old selling ice to Eskimos angle, Sydney-based Delkor Rail has won a significant contract to upgrade Japan’s railway lines despite Japan’s reputation for creating superior technology and its penchant for using local products.
Malaysia rewards revolutionary Aussie technology 22 Oct 2007
A Victorian ICT company has changed the cost equation for transport telecommunications and put driverless trains on the tracks of Malaysia’s light rail network with its original cutting edge technology, winning export deals worth millions.
Road show unlocks doors to lucrative US market 22 Oct 2007
Local businesses across Australia will have the opportunity to learn innovative strategies to enter the multi-trillion dollar United States retail market and access a unique distribution method at a free nationwide road show organised by Austrade taking place from 22-26 October.
Record Australian literati presence at world’s largest book fair 17 Oct 2007
A record 69 Australian exhibitors participated in the world’s largest publishing industry trade fair, the Frankfurt Book Fair, held between 10-14 October.
Australia set to blitz China with exports  17 Oct 2007
A huge blitz to raise the profile of Australia’s food and beverages in China by Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, will be boosted by representation at Food Hospitality China 2007 (FHC).
Aussie companies export security solutions to the US 16 Oct 2007
Austrade is helping Australian businesses export their innovative law enforcement products and services to the United States by showcasing their products at the world’s largest law enforcement exposition, the 114th annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), which kicked off in New Orleans this week.
Australia-India Joint Study on Potential Opportunities in Food Processing Sector 11 Oct 2007
The new report compiled by Rabo India Finance , Strengthening the India-Australia corridor in select food and agribusiness sectors, highlights the opportunities for participation by the Australian agribusiness and food industry in the innovative development of the Indian food supply chain.
India Food Report 11 Oct 2007
India is rapidly emerging as a critical market for Australia’s food industry according to a new study funded by the Australian Government.
Hard Hitter hits the mark in the US agricultural market 11 Oct 2007
Queensland-based Ellis Equipment is reaping the seeds of success in the $260 billion United States farm market as demand for its Hard Hitter product range continues to grow, aided by participation at Austrade’s Australian pavilion at World Ag Expo over the past few years.
Australian tastes to inspire palates at world’s largest food trade fair  11 Oct 2007
A record number of 53 Australian food and beverage exhibitors will display their wares at Anuga 2007 in Germany (13-17 October), the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair.
Exporters resilient even with a strong Aussie dollar  8 Oct 2007
According to research by Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, four out of five Australian businesses will still export and invest despite the Australian dollar hitting 23 year highs.
Aussie food to tempt American palates as Luke Mangan opens South 27 Sep 2007
San Francisco’s discerning diners will be treated to Australian culinary delights by renowned Australian celebrity chef to the stars and top restaurateur, Luke Mangan with the opening of his first American restaurant, South Food and Wine Bar, on October 1.
Austrade to reveal why Chile is the gateway to Latin America 26 Sep 2007
New South Wales businesses will get the opportunity to learn directly from Austrade’s Trade Commissioner for Chile, Nigel Warren, why exporting to Chile is the gateway to entering the burgeoning Latin American market at free seminars in Sydney and the Hunter during NSW Small Business month.
Aussie fashion and design set to rule 'Cool Britannia' 26 Sep 2007
Australia is leading the charge in culture and sophistication in London, one of the world's most exciting and trend-setting cities, with three events this week highlighting Australia's design and fashion strengths.
India news from Austrade 25 Sep 2007
The latest news and media releases regarding India from Austrade.
Fine Food helps pave the way to entering the United States  25 Sep 2007
As more than 250 international buyers brought by Austrade – the Australian Government’s export development agency – descend on Fine Food Australia, businesses can utilise the event as a pathway to entering the United States, the world’s largest food and beverage market valued at more than US$1 trillion (A$1.15 trillion) a year.
Australia’s food under the world’s spotlight today 24 Sep 2007
Austrade has brought over 250 buyers from around the world to Fine Food Australia which gets underway at Darling Harbour today in an effort to boost export sales for around 800 Australian businesses participating in the event.

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