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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

Throw another Kakadu plum on the Barbie 30 May 2007
An Australian first, a web-based food TV show accessible world-wide will see the dream to create an internationally recognised, true blue Aussie cuisine come closer to fruition for entrepreneur, celebrity chef and scientist, Vic Cherikoff.
Aussie exporters go on-line to crack South Korean market 17 May 2007
A new on-line shopping mall called OzMall, developed in partnership between Austrade, Australia Post and Korea Post is proving a success, helping Australian small businesses export their goods to South Korea cheaply and efficiently.
Export opportunities for local businesses at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 17 May 2007
More than 20 international buyers attending next week’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show will help provide real export opportunities for the 400-plus exhibitors, according to Austrade’s Marine Industry Network.
Latin Americans to soak up 'Larger than life Australia' 15 May 2007
The largest Australian promotional event to be held in Latin America started today and is expected to draw thousands of visitors in three countries and boost Australia’s profile in a region of 450 million people.
Aussies Sell Sand to Saudi 14 May 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 later this month.
Australia's education sector to lure Latin American students 11 May 2007
Australia’s education industry is looking to build on the impressive growth in the number of Latin Americans studying in Australia at this year’s Australia Festival starting next week in three Latin American countries.
Australian Export Awards celebrate 45 years in recognition of Australia’s best exporters 2 May 2007
The 2007 Australian Export Awards were officially launched by the Australian Government Minister for Trade, Warren Truss, at ResMed, winner of the 2006 DHL Australian Exporter of the Year, in Western Sydney today.
Australia ‘the new black’ for Europe  30 Apr 2007
Australia’s new gen designers are the ‘must have’ in Europe with the market over saturated with US up-and-comers and hungry for new talent, according to Ireland’s leading buyer, Karen Higgins of premier retailer Brown Thomas.
Big Apple buyer sizes up Fashion Week 30 Apr 2007
It’s one of New York’s fashion destinations with a hundred year pedigree and credited with such coups as bringing Coco Chanel to the US and pioneering the “Street of Shops", the boutiques-within-a-specialty-store concept – and its coming to Sydney for Rosemount Australian Fashion Week.
Aussie fashion makes the cut in Sweden 30 Apr 2007
Aussie fashion is cutting a stylish swathe through Nordic markets (Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland) with more than 50 Australian brands making their mark on the market, over 7000 unique visitors to Austrade’s Swedish-based Australian Style website in the past three months, and designers enjoying rave reviews with the locals clamouring for more.
Fashion Designers Aussie Ambassadors 30 Apr 2007
The Australian fashion industry isn’t just about fabrics, frocks and fanfare it’s one of our key cultural ambassador industries, according to Austrade’s National Manager: Consumer, Rob Sutton - the man behind the international buyer program for this year’s Rosemount Fashion Week.
Austrade confirms over 60 buyers attending Rosemount Australian Fashion Week 30 Apr 2007
Over 60 international buyers have confirmed their attendance at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) according to Austrade, the Government export agency who hosts the buyers at this key industry event every year.
Australian ICT exports set to remain strong 30 Apr 2007
Australia’s ICT industry, one of the fastest growing and innovative sectors in the Australian economy, will be on display at the region’s largest ICT exhibition being held in Sydney from May 1-3.
SALT shakes Tokyo: Aussie Luke Mangan launches restaurant today 27 Apr 2007
Tokyo diners will be rocked by Salt today, when Australia’s top restaurateur and celebrated chef Luke Mangan opens his flagship restaurant in Tokyo amid much fanfare that surrounds all major new building openings in Japan.
Aussie exporters to China: Protect your ‘brains’  23 Apr 2007
With China now Australia’s second biggest export market and moving up the ranks fast, Austrade is warning businesses to view Intellectual Property (IP) protection as a central element of any China business strategy.
New TradeStart office boosts Gold Coast businesses 23 Apr 2007
Local Gold Coast businesses are set to benefit from increased on-the-ground support to help take advantage of export opportunities with the opening today of a new TradeStart office in Bundall.
Asia’s Las Vegas: Macau a jackpot for Aussie food and beverage exporters 17 Apr 2007
There’s been a large increase in Australia’s exports of prepared meat and seafood to Macau with demand continuing to be strong. Our overall export growth of over 28 per cent since 2002 coincides with Macau’s casino liberalisation.
Asia’s Las Vegas: Macau a jackpot for Aussie exporters 17 Apr 2007
Australia’s exports to Macau have increased by over 28 per cent since 2002. The increase coincides with Macau’s liberalisation of its casino industry which now rivals Las Vegas as the world’s biggest revenue generator from casinos.
Succeeding in today's global music industry: A survival guide for Aussie bands 13 Apr 2007
With the constant erosion of record sales wreaking havoc on major record labels across the globe, artists have had to look at other means of promoting themselves and making money.
Aussie skin care beating French at their own game 3 Apr 2007
Not afraid to go the distance, Australian cosmetics company Aesop is taking on the French at their own game, opening a boutique in central Paris that has been an immediate hit with beauty conscious Parisians.

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