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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

Business Club Australia: Beijing 2008 Press Conference Podcast 5 Aug 2008
Download the podcast (MP3 file, 6MB) from the Business Club Australia: Beijing 2008 Press Conference
History book chronicles Australia’s trade heritage 4 Aug 2008
The book Emissaries of Trade – a History of the Australian Trade Commissioner Service written by eminent academic, Boris Schedvin, Professor Emeritus of the University of Melbourne will be launched today by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Trade, John Murphy, in Melbourne.
Aussie tastes to win over Chinese palates at Beijing Olympics 4 Aug 2008
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will hold a special event at Business Club Australia promoting Australia’s sophisticated food and beverage sector to key food industry players in China.
Austrade to Stage Clean Energy Mission at Beijing Olympics (Ministerial) 31 Jul 2008
The Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, said the Clean Energy Mission would provide a platform for Australia’s expertise in renewable energy to connect with the potential of the Chinese market.
The lucky country lures Indian investors 30 Jul 2008
Indian firms are scoping Australian shores for new business opportunities, a sign of India's emerging strength as an outward investor.
Tassie exporter cleans up after those who spill the beans  24 Jul 2008
Compact Designs owners Manfred and Clare Jokuszies, worked in the café industry for years before realizing the business potential for a clean-up method of used coffee grains from espresso machines.
Tassie exporter cleans up after those who spill the beans 24 Jul 2008
Compact Designs owners Manfred and Clare Jokuszies, worked in the café industry for years before realizing the business potential for a clean-up method of used coffee grains from espresso machines.
Altium to Announce Major Export Expansion in China (Ministerial) 22 Jul 2008
Sydney developers of electronic design solutions Altium Ltd will announce tomorrow a significant program with the Chinese education sector, and a major initiative to boost innovation in electronics design, at an official ceremony in Shanghai. Altium’s software, training and solutions are used in the design of electronic products and are well established in China, with more than 300,000 estimated users, as well as 20 locally-authored books on their products available to Chinese higher education s ...
It's a girl thing - Millie and More export cutsie to New Zealand 18 Jul 2008
In only three years Melbourne-based company, Millie & More, is taking on established brands in the feminine hygiene sector and achieved distributors across Australia and export sales in New Zealand.
Australian beauty and cosmetics showcased in Las Vegas 11 Jul 2008
Australia’s beauty and cosmetic products will be a featured attraction at this year’s leading cosmetics tradeshow, Cosmoprof North America, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas from 13-15 July.
Top End launches Australian Export Awards program 8 Jul 2008
The Australian Export Awards program continues in Darwin on Wednesday with the launch of the 2008 NT Chief Minister’s Export & Industry Awards at the Darwin Sailing Club.
Bio Taiwan to help Aussie medical innovation connect with Asian potential 7 Jul 2008
Austrade, the Australian Biotechnology Industry Organisation (AusBiotech), and trade promotion agencies from the Australian states of NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia will sponsor an Australian National Stand at Bio Taiwan 2008 (24-27 July) in Taipei.
The Australian brand travels in China 3 Jul 2008
The 'Australia' brand is taking flight in China and driving exports to a growing middle class, according to Austrade’s Senior Trade Commissioner in Shanghai, Christopher Wright.
Australian kids ‘a la moda’ in Spain 1 Jul 2008
It may be the home of some of the world’s best known fashion labels - Manolo Blahnik, Zara, Mango and Balenciaga- but the Spaniards are learning a thing or two about how to dress their young fashionistas from an unexpected quarter, a new store in Madrid, Australian Kids.
Exporting doyens share wisdoms at Australian Export Awards event 30 Jun 2008
Three of Australia’s winners in the Australian Export Awards program shared their stories and insights among a business audience in Canberra last week.
Aussie exporter talks Asian turkey business in Taiwan 27 Jun 2008
In an indication of the growing diversity of export opportunities in Taiwan, Rainbow Valley Turkeys from St Arnaud near Horsham Victoria have secured an important deal selling premium turkey eggs to a grower in the south-western Taiwanese city of Jiayi.
Australian exporters learn from the best 23 Jun 2008
The Australian Export Awards program brings together some of Australia’s best in the business to share their export insights and experience at a breakfast panel at Old Parliament House in Canberra tomorrow.
Asia the place to be for Aussie ICT firms: Austrade 18 Jun 2008
With ICT spending in the Asia-Pacific expected to grow annually at 10.5 per cent until 2011 to over US$1,300 billion*, Austrade is urging Australian ICT firms to include Asia in their international business strategy and promoting opportunities in the region.
Beijing draws largest ever Australian business delegation to overseas Games 18 Jun 2008
In a major push to leverage an international sporting event, Austrade’s Business Club Australia has brought together government, corporations, industry associations and small and medium enterprises to present a united Australian business front during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Exporters win Beijing gold for Australia 11 Jun 2008
A bee keeper from rural NSW and a Brisbane pilot trainer are among 12 small business owners from around Australia participating in a special export mission to China during the Olympic Games. They are all winners of the Win Business Gold in China competition launched by Telstra and Austrade to help Australian small businesses build export contacts during the Beijing Games.

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