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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.

2008 Media Releases

Austrade highlights Australian prowess at GPS Canada 11 Jun 2008: Austrade is raising the profile of Australia’s energy-related businesses and enhancing the export opportunities in Canada’s booming Alberta province by participating at the world's largest oil and gas event, Global Petroleum Show (GPS) 2008 in Calgary starting today.

Australian delegation offers USA innovative water solutions 10 Jun 2008: Austrade is leading a trade delegation to meet with industry experts and key decision makers across the United States, showcasing Australian expertise in water conservation and product development.

The Airport Economist: Australian exporters conquering global markets 6 Jun 2008: The Airport Economist, the new book with Austrade’s Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt, as economic tour guide, offers a witty and informative book targeting ‘punters’ with the aim to motivate and equip business people with export market information to help achieve export success.

Aussie food products a big hit in India’s ‘Silicon Valley' 6 Jun 2008: Sales of Australian food and beverages have taken off in India after a major Austrade-organised supermarket promotion kicked off in the country’s IT hub–Bengaluru (Bangalore)–last Friday (30 May).

Socceroos world cup qualifiers to help Middle East discover Australian business potential 4 Jun 2008: Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will help link Australian companies to the rapidly growing business potential of the Gulf region through a series of business breakfasts held to co-incide with the Socceroos world cup campaign qualifying games against Iraq in Dubai this Saturday (7 June) and Qatar in Doha (14 June).

Austrade-ACT government mission to boost trade to North America 2 Jun 2008: Austrade and the ACT government are leading a joint mission to promote the expertise and profile of ACT-based businesses in the North America market from 2-12 June.

Australian experts called as Korea’s public corporations go private 2 Jun 2008: Austrade is urging local businesses in the professional services sector to harness the opportunities arising from the new Korean Government's privatisation agenda.

Business group to enhance commerce links with Peru 29 May 2008: Austrade will outline export and investment opportunities to Australian and Peruvian businesses and government officials from Peru at the official launch of The Australia-Peru Chamber of Commerce in Sydney today.

Visiting American buyers to boost Indigenous art exports 23 May 2008: Austrade together with the Northern Territory Government is bringing a group of high profile American buyers to visit more than 20 Indigenous art centres across Central and Northern Australia from 25 May to 7 June to help the local art industry increase its profile and sales in the multi-billion US arts market.

Aussie innovation breaks into global ICT markets 20 May 2008: Austrade will boost export opportunities for Australian ICT businesses participating in CeBIT Australia by bringing international buyers and hosting a range of special events at the region’s largest trade event this week (20-22 May).

Full speed ahead for marine exports at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 20 May 2008: More than 30 international buyers will attend the 20th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast May 22-25), providing real export opportunities for 400-plus exhibitors, according to Austrade’s Marine Industry Network.

Austrade outlines strategies for export success in Canada 5 May 2008: Businesses across Australia will get the opportunity to learn about the export opportunities in Canada and how to increase their competitive edge at free seminars conducted by Austrade from 5-14 May.

Groundbreaking Australian mine safety system launched in South Africa 2 May 2008: Australian measurement systems company, GroundProbe, will launch a ground-breaking mine safety and alarm system at the Rustenburg Platinum Mine Ltd (previously known as Potgietersrus Platinums Ltd.) in South Africa next week.

Telstra and Austrade join forces to help boost small business 2 May 2008: Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be offered the chance to tap into China’s booming economy thanks to a joint initiative between Telstra and Austrade’s Business Club Australia during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Australia celebrates trans-Tasman partnership 1 May 2008: Trans-Tasman commercial links will be strengthened and new connections forged in the 25th anniversary year of the first trade agreement of its kind – the Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (CERTA) – when Australian businesses showcase their talent and innovation in Auckland this week (27 April to 3 May) during G’Day NZ: Australia Week 2008.

International buyers wooed by Australian collections 1 May 2008: Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) is exceeding international buyers’ expectations according to Austrade’s Senior Export Adviser, Ms Lucy Coward.

The dragon wears....? China's boom spurs rush of designer hopefuls 25 Apr 2008: China’s fast-track to a powerhouse economy has more heads turning than a supermodel on the catwalk and according to Austrade, Australian fashion designers want in.

Shopping havens buy Australian fashion 24 Apr 2008: Australian fashion is making an impact worldwide and shopping meccas, Singapore and Hong Kong, have long taken notice according to Austrade.

Hip Londoners ready to sign on Australian fashion designers at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week 23 Apr 2008: Ahead of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week next week, Austrade points to a strong demand for Australian fashion in the UK, with two fashion buyers from UK distributor Claret Showroom, flagging their intention to sign on two more Australian labels to their stable.

Get into exporting: China market experts speaking in Canberra 22 Apr 2008: Business Club Australia, the Australian government’s official international business program for the Olympic Games, will host a breakfast in Canberra focussing on opportunities for Australian exporters in China.