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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

Austrade signals Indonesia as a prime market for savvy fashion designers  22 Apr 2008
Repeat fashion buyers from Indonesia will attend Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (28 April – 2 May 2008) with the intention of collaborating with new and existing Australian designers.
Trade Minister launches Olympic Business Program in China 16 Apr 2008
During a visit to China to strengthen bilateral trade and investment links, the Minister for Trade the Hon Simon Crean MP has launched Australia’s official business program for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Austrade promotes Australian mining prowess at EXPOMIN 15 Apr 2008
Australia’s mining expertise and extensive involvement in Latin America’s mining sector will be showcased at EXPOMIN 2008, one of the largest mining trade shows in the world and the largest in the region, held in Santiago, Chile from 15-18 April.
New report for exporters eyeing India’s infrastructure and resources sectors 10 Apr 2008
Australian businesses can now access a comprehensive report ‘Opportunities in Infrastructure and Resources Sector in India’ to maximise business opportunities in India, Australia's fastest-growing major export market.
Cosmoprof Bologna to showcase Australian cosmetics innovation to EU and the world  9 Apr 2008
Australian expertise in cosmetics and beauty will be on show in force in the world’s largest cosmetics tradeshow, Cosmoprof Bologna (10-14 April).
Tastes of Australia to invade South East Asia 8 Apr 2008
Australian food and beverages will get a huge promotional boost in South East Asia by representation at the region’s largest food and hospitality trade event–Food and Hotel Asia 2008 (FHA) – to be held in Singapore later this month (April 22-25).
Latin America: Austrade outlines trade opportunities 4 Apr 2008
With the increasing growth and development taking place in Latin America, Austrade will tomorrow outline the export and investment opportunities for Australian businesses at a unique seminar which has drawn influential business leaders and government officials from South America to Sydney.
G’DAY Vancouver: Best of Australia on show in Canada 3 Apr 2008
G’DAY Vancouver: Australia Week 2008, will provide Australian businesses with unmatched opportunities to showcase the best of Australian culture, food, wine, film and nature to Canadians at a range of events held in Vancouver, 3 -6 April, 2008.
International buyers enlist for Australian fashion’s premier event  3 Apr 2008
Austrade in conjunction with IMG Fashion has attracted more than 100 international buyers to Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (RAFW) held from 28 April-2 May 2008.
Jump in wine exports to Russia a taste of trade to come 3 Apr 2008
The Australian wine industry is finding new customers for quality wines in Russia, with the value of wine exports increasing by more than 40% in 2007. Wine sales to Europe’s largest emerging market grew to A$6.28 million in 2007, up from A$4.36 million in 2006.
Austrade highlights music export success and the year ahead 2 Apr 2008
Austrade’s Australian Music Office (AMO) continues to build significant inroads into global music markets, developing new opportunities which will continue to pave the way for Australian music groups looking to enter the world stage.
Inaugural World Alpaca Conference draws global industry experts 28 Mar 2008
Australia’s growing reputation as Alpaca breeders and exporters has drawn experts from around the world for the inaugural World Alpaca Conference at Darling Harbour, Sydney from 28-30 March.
Aussie exporters already winning gold at London 2012 Olympics 12 Mar 2008
Australian exporters are scoring significant business wins as a result of the London 2012 Olympic Games, with the support of Austrade, the Australian Government’s chief export agency.
Aussie music exports ready to rock SXSW 11 Mar 2008
Australia’s best up-and-coming music acts from across the country will storm American shores as they attempt to crack the lucrative multi-billion dollar US market by participating in the Austrade supported music showcase, South by Southwest Music (SXSW) and Media Conference 2008 in Austin, Texas, 12-16 March.
Austrade - Microsoft US mission to promote financial services technology 11 Mar 2008
Austrade and Microsoft Australia will lead an inaugural trade mission from 4-6 June to the United States, to showcase Australian expertise in financial services technology to industry experts, venture capitalists and key Microsoft representatives at their headquarters in Redmond, Seattle.
Austrade outlines export logistics solutions for the USA  10 Mar 2008
Austrade is giving businesses across Australia the opportunity to learn how to boost exports and increase their competitive advantage in the multi-trillion dollar United States market from 10-14 March.
'Discover Australia' showcased at Canadian hospitality show 4 Mar 2008
Austrade is helping Australian businesses enter Canada’s C$53 billion hospitality and food service industry by highlighting the products of seven businesses at Canada’s leading industry trade show, the Canadian Restaurant and Food Service Association (CRFA) which kicked off this week.
Inika’s all-natural, guilt-free cosmetics a beautiful export 26 Feb 2008
Australian cosmetics company Inika have taken a bold step in the intensely competitive world of beauty products by creating an all-natural mineral, vegan and cruelty free cosmetics range that is attracting the attention of buyers worldwide.
Australia’s digital technology prowess on show in New York 25 Feb 2008
Australian digital media technology businesses will showcase their innovative capabilities to key players in the United States advertising and media distribution industries through an inaugural trade mission to New York from 26-29 February.
Austrade shines spotlight on China 15 Feb 2008
The Australian Government’s export development agency, Austrade, has turned its focus on two initiatives that will assist Australian businesses to build opportunities in China – the China Business Summit 2008 and Business Club Australia in and around the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

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