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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

Austrade and ANZ announce new alliance 24 Sep 2007
Austrade and ANZ today announced a new alliance, through Austrade’s ‘Corporate Partnerships’ program, that will increase assistance for Australian businesses seeking to start or expand their international business.
China’s freeway to Australia’s Fine Food 21 Sep 2007
Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency will bring over 250 buyers from around the world to Fine Food Australia next Monday – and the most interest has been from China, with over 70 buyers attending.
Austrade experts lift the lid on booming markets close to home  19 Sep 2007
NSW business wanting to succeed in some of Australia’s fastest growing export destinations – the $41 billion South East Asia, South Asia and Pac¬ific markets – can learn directly from the experts at a FREE NSW Small Business Month seminar series this week (details below).
Australian mining prowess on show at leading Latin American expo 17 Sep 2007
Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency, has reinforced Australia’s mining status as a world leader with 36 leading Australian companies participating at Peru’s Extemin 2007 – one of Latin America’s largest mining trade shows.
Exporters benefit from Russian business contact during APEC Leaders Week 11 Sep 2007
President Vladimir Putin’s historic visit to Australia during APEC Leaders Week, the first by a Russian head of state, has delivered a significant boost for Australia’s trade relationship with Russia.
Australia's world class resources sector draws major Indian delegation 4 Sep 2007
The world's largest coal producer, Coal India Limited, is among the major international buyers brought by Austrade to Asia-Pacific's International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) 2007 held in Sydney this week (4-7 September).
APEC delegation to boost economic ties with Russia 2 Sep 2007
A high level delegation of leading Russian companies will visit in Australia as part of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s participation at APEC Leaders’ Week. Austrade’s Chief Economist Tim Harcourt said the arrival of the Russian President and business delegation comes at a time when Russian-Australian trade is experiencing unprecedented expansion.
Aussie exporters anticipate long-term business gains from APEC markets 31 Aug 2007
Australian exporters anticipate increased business gains from trade with APEC member economies, according to new research from Austrade and DHL.
Australian firms quick to aid quake ravaged Peru 31 Aug 2007
Australian companies operating in Peru have been quick to respond to Peruvian officials’ worldwide emergency request for aid, after its worst earthquake in 37 years decimated the south-east coast.
Japanese Government boosts trade ties with Sydney 29 Aug 2007
In an effort to boost trade in Japan with Sydney businesses, the Japanese Government is funding a free seminar on 3rd October run by Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency (details below).
Soho dance palace Madame Jo Jo’s gets makeover by Australian design royalty  28 Aug 2007
Madame Jo Jo’s, the internationally renowned nightclub in the heart of London’s West End, will be re-launched on 26 September with a comprehensive interior facelift featuring the unique wallpaper of Australian design’s grand doyenne, the late Florence Broadhurst.
Aussie businesses sold on Singapore Government Procurement market  27 Aug 2007
The Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) has opened up unprecedented opportunities for the Australian businesses in Singapore’s $2.5 billion dollar government procurement market, according to Australian Government Minister for Trade, Warren Truss.
Export potential in North America’s other robust economy – Canada 27 Aug 2007
Canada is offering significant export opportunities for Australian businesses, especially in the resources and infrastructure sectors, according to Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency.
North East Asia the place to be for NSW businesses 24 Aug 2007
NSW businesses are invited by Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency to learn about the place to be - North East Asia – at a free Small Business Month September 2007 event (details below).
Australia’s top exporters in Melbourne  22 Aug 2007
The Australian Export Awards program brings together some of Australia’s best business minds in Melbourne today to share their export insights and experience at the DHL Top Exporters’ Breakfast at Crown.
International buyers take their shopping lists to AgQuip 20 Aug 2007
Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency has brought more than 20 influential buyers from the United States, China and New Caledonia to AgQuip, the nation’s largest agricultural event.
Aussies set to steal Berlin’s music limelight at Popkomm 2007 13 Aug 2007
A record number of Australians acts are set to make inroads in the European music scene at Berlin’s Popkomm Festival, one of the world’s premier music and entertainment trade events. Eight Australian acts will participate this year, including Adelaide’s hip hop pioneering trio the Hilltop Hoods.
Austrade video targets net-savvy students 13 Aug 2007
Net-savvy business students can now view some key points on how to secure export success on Austrade’s website where thirty video clips, covering a wide range of international business issues and market information are now available.
Chinese go ‘hyper’ for Aussie food, beverages and lifestyle 7 Aug 2007
China’s mass grocery retail sales are forecast to grow by 70 per cent to 2011, coinciding with the phenomenon of hypermarkets driving demand for a piece of the Australian lifestyle, including food and beverages, according to Austrade.
UniSA IBW aims to propel South Australian businesses globally 1 Aug 2007
South Australian businesses in metropolitan and regional areas will have the opportunity to learn how to successfully start exporting or to expand their operations internationally by attending UniSA International Business Week 2007 (UniSA IBW) which runs from 6 to 17 August.

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