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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.

2008 Media Releases

Australian miners poised for increased success in the USA 19 Sep 2008
Austrade will showcase Australia's mining expertise and reinforce its reputation as a world leader by participating at MINExpo 2008, the world's biggest mining trade show, in Las Vegas, USA from 22-24 September.
Australia on show across Latin America 18 Sep 2008
Australia’s largest promotional event to be held in Latin America, Expo Australia 2008, (19 September to 5 October) is expected to draw thousands of visitors across five countries, boosting Australia's growing profile in the region.
Australian Ballroom Dance Sensation "Huge In Japan" 16 Sep 2008
With a six-year history dazzling audiences in Japan, Sydney production company Duet Entertainment and Sport Pty Ltd have completed another sell-out tour with their latest production, “Floor Play”. Duet’s dance productions have now grossed over A$28 million, with more than 280,000 tickets sold to adoring Japanese fans in stage shows across the country.
Business Club Australia Brings Home Gold (Ministerial) 15 Sep 2008
Austrade’s Business Club Australia (BCA) in Beijing has ended, after delivering more than 50 events and hosting over 4,000 Australian and Chinese business people during the Olympic Games. “The Olympics is about sport, but it is also about exports. Business Club Australia has effectively showcased Australian skills and expertise during the biggest show on earth,” said Minister for Trade, Simon Crean.
Aussie fishing shows hook American market 12 Sep 2008
Australian angling is a new attraction in the United States after four Australian fishing shows were recently picked up by adventure programmer MyOutdoorTV.com.
UK sees the proof in the Aussie pudding 11 Sep 2008
They are a nation that love their Christmas puddings, but even the Brits have acknowledged that Aussie company Pudding Lane make a great pudding by awarding the company a gold standard -an Oscar of the foodie world- at the UK Great Taste Awards, in London this week.
Austrade and Microsoft to showcase Australian technology 11 Sep 2008
Austrade will again join forces with Microsoft in a trade mission aimed at providing Australian independent software developers the opportunity to align and work with Microsoft in capitalising on the booming global healthcare market.
Aussie Fruit & Veg To Win Over Asian Buyers At Asia Fruit Logistica 10 Sep 2008
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and Horticulture Australia Ltd. will support Australia's world-class horticulture exports at Asia Fruit Logistica, Asia's most important trade exhibition for the fruit and vegetable sector in Hong Kong this week.
Business opportunities out of Africa following trade mission 4 Sep 2008
Africa isn’t normally a place that people equate with great opportunity but there are increasing prospects for Aussie businesses if the success of the first Australian trade mission to the Sub Sahara in 20 years is any indication.
Sydney Mining Company Announces Coal Investment in inner Mongolia, China (Ministerial) 22 Aug 2008
Newly-formed Sydney company Crest Mining has announced a significant coal mine investment in Inner Mongolia, the first of its kind by an Australian company in the region.
Minister to outline bright future with China (RET Ministerial) 21 Aug 2008
The Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson AM MP, will tonight detail Australia's strong relationship with China in a speech to the Australia-China Mining and Minerals Industry Dinner, hosted by Business Club Australia, in Beijing.
Australian businesses in the race for London 2012 21 Aug 2008
Home-grown businesses are crucial to London 2012 but Australian capability is a well recognised component of many successful Olympics, according to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Chair, Mr John Armitt CBE.
Up there Cazaly! Australian Football deepens sports and business interests with India 19 Aug 2008
As Australia’s capability on the cricket field holds no doubt in India, Austrade is working with the AFL to bring Australian Football to India’s attention.
Olympic runner to cut a dashing figure in Aussie Hijood 19 Aug 2008
Bahrain’s Olympic short distance running champion, Ruqaya Al Ghasara will turn heads today at her first Beijing race (200 metres Tuesday 19/8/08 at 12:21 EST) stepping out in an Australian designed and manufactured body-covering top including the modern Hijab in accordance with Muslim tradition.
Business Club Australia: Beijing 2008 Clean Energy Mission 11 Aug 2008
Download the podcast (MP3 file, 1MB) from the Business Club Australia: Beijing 2008 Clean Energy Mission - Audio grabs from Simon Crean
Austrade targets beautiful, healthy exports in Asia 11 Aug 2008
With increased global and Asian demand pushing Australian exports of beauty and natural health related products to $338 million in 2006-07, Austrade is encouraging exporters to participate at Cosmoprof Asia 2008, the largest cosmetics trade fair in Asia.
Australian Sports and Events Capability Showcased in Beijing (Ministerial) 10 Aug 2008
Austrade's Business Club Australia and the Australian International Sporting Events Secretariat (AISES) last night staged a Sports and Industry event in Beijing, designed to connect Australian capability to major sports business customers from China and around the world.
Australian Business Opportunities in Beijing (Prime Minister) 8 Aug 2008
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd today congratulated Australian businesses involved in preparations for the Olympic Games and pledged continuing Australian Government support to further strengthen trade and economic links with China.
Business Club Australia: Beijing 2008 opening speeches 8 Aug 2008
Download the podcast (MP3 file, 6MB) from the Business Club Australia: Beijing 2008 opening speeches by Kevin Rudd and Simon Crean
Trade Minister Visit to China (Ministerial) 6 Aug 2008
Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, will visit Beijing and Guangzhou 7-13 August to host "Business Club Australia" events, the Australian Government’s trade and investment promotion program for the Olympic Games and to lead a Clean Energy business delegation.

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