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Past Media Releases

Past Austrade media releases are displayed below.

Articles and other commentary from Austrade’s Chief Economist available in Economist’s Corner.

2007 Media Releases

FTA with Chile to add zing to Australian exports 30 Jul 2007: This week’s visit by Chilean Treasurer, Andrés Velasco to participate in the APEC Finance Ministers’ meeting and the opening of negotiations for an Australia-Chile free trade agreement (FTA), recently announced by Minister for Trade, Warren Truss, highlights the increasing opportunities available for Australian businesses in this growing Latin American market, according to Austrade’s Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt.

Jailhouse alternative rock: Heifer perform to the ‘Super Max’ following Popkomm success 27 Jul 2007: Aussie alternative metal outfit Heifer are making inroads in the European music scene, following their participation in Popkomm in Berlin. Currently promoting their new CD "The Judas Belt”, Heifer has just completed three shows in maximum security prisons in Germany.

Resources not the only underground exports from the West 26 Jul 2007: While Western Australia’s resources sector continues to drive exports, one company from the West is finding new markets for their “Black Gold” in the United States.

Australian flavours inspire world’s latest cuisine trend 19 Jul 2007: Ingo Maass, Master Chef, author, and creator of New Arabian cuisine, is winning praise for a Dubai fusion of flavours that bridge Middle Eastern and Western tastes. And what are the secrets to Ingo’s success? An important part has been sourcing many of his ingredients from Australia to combine the best Aussie produce with centuries old Middle Eastern recipes and techniques. In fact, Maass has introduced more than 20 Australian products to Dubai.

Local businesses urged to consider exporting to South Korea 17 Jul 2007: Many local businesses have products or services that could be exported to South Korea, according to Strathfield resident, Martin Walsh who will take up a new role in August as Austrade’s Seoul-based Senior Trade Commissioner.

More Aussies wanted in Japan 16 Jul 2007: Now is a good time for Australian firms to consider sending an employee to work in Japan or to export goods/services to the world’s second biggest economy, according to Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency.

Aussies storming the Bastille: Surf wear, Seafood, Songs and Sport 13 Jul 2007: As France celebrates Bastille Day, innovative Aussie companies are storming the gates of the country that has long been perceived as a closed market according to Austrade Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt.

Austrade and Ernst & Young expand partnership to help business succeed overseas 11 Jul 2007: Austrade and professional services firm Ernst & Young 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.

Austrade inspires APEC to include trade day for women 6 Jul 2007: Future APEC Women Leaders Network meetings will now include a Women in Export Trade Day due to the outstanding success of last month’s inaugural trade day delivered by Austrade, the Australian Government’s trade development agency.

Austrade says: Export to China the largest growth market this century 5 Jul 2007: With China predicted to soon occupy one third of global GDP, Austrade, the Australian Government’s export promotion agency said it is now imperative for Australian businesses to include China as part of any export strategy.

Uni promotes local export successes 4 Jul 2007: Local businesses could soon be guided to export success by students that studied a new multimedia export resources program launched today (Wednesday, 4th July) at the University of Sunshine Coast.

Aussie cheese ‘creams’ it in South Korea 2 Jul 2007: A change of menu for 420 Dunkin’ Donut stores in South Korea has resulted in a tenfold increase in cream cheese exports from Australia in the last three months.

Exporting women shatter glass ceiling 24 Jun 2007: As women shatter the glass ceiling by creating thriving export enterprises, hundreds of leading female politicians, academics and business women from APEC economies will gather in Port Douglas today for Austrade’s Women in Export Trade Day.

China thirsts for Australian wine and travel experiences 21 Jun 2007: Sales of Australian wine to China increased by eight per cent last year, coinciding with a jump in Chinese tourist numbers to over 300,000 in 2006 while China maintains its mantle as Australia’s second biggest export market after Japan.

Australian innovation to put smiles on the faces of disabled kids in California 14 Jun 2007: The Liberty Swing, a world-first Australian innovation, is set to bring enjoyment to Californian children with the opening of the first swing in a major public park in the United States.

Biotech surge puts North East Asia on export radar 13 Jun 2007: Tremendous growth in North East Asian biotechnology development and spending has prompted Austrade to encourage Australian businesses to capitalise and participate in key biotechnology related events this year.

Exporters cash in on Desert Boom 12 Jun 2007: Selling ice to eskimos may seem a long shot but that’s a small challenge when you consider the ingenious Aussies selling sand to the desert nation of Saudi Arabia - with their next shipment due out this month.

Business Club Australia to transform local companies into global champions around Beijing 2008 Olympic Games 8 Jun 2007: A new Business Club Australia program to transform local companies into global champions around Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

I am woman: Austrade’s Trade Day leads into APEC meeting 4 Jun 2007: With women fast becoming the new economic forces in business world-wide, Austrade, for the first time, will hold a Trade Day for women to kick-off the APEC Women Leaders Network (WLN) meeting in Port Douglas this month (details below).

Bundaberg businesses encouraged to boost exports to the United States 4 Jun 2007: Bundaberg businesses will learn what it takes to successfully do business in the multi-trillion dollar food and agribusiness sectors in the United States at a seminar being held in Bundaberg tomorrow.