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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.

2009 Media Releases

Australian Export Award finalists winning on the world stage (Ministerial) 29 Oct 2009
Minister for Trade, Simon Crean, today congratulated the 77 finalists in the 47th Australian Export Awards – the prestigious business program that recognises exporting excellence.
Australian food industry sees bright export future in Asia (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 28 Oct 2009
Speaking at the Australian Food and Grocery Council Industry Leaders Conference today, Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, the Hon. Anthony Byrne MP, highlighted tremendous opportunity for Australian food exports in Asia.
It’s easy and cheap being green, says international business expert 26 Oct 2009
You can make money by greening your bottom-line an internationally respected de-carbonisation and sustainability expert told Australian businesses this week.
Expanding Auto Exports To Asia (Ministerial) 23 Oct 2009
Trade Minister Simon Crean today launched a new initiative designed to consolidate and expand Australian auto exports to Asia.
Vancouver 2010 Winter Games: a platform for trade and investment opportunities 22 Oct 2009
Austrade’s Business Club Australia (BCA) is holding a launch event in Sydney tomorrow to promote its business program for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics to enhance trade and investment opportunities for Australian businesses in Canada.
New MOU to help capture green building opportunities in rapidly developing China 15 Oct 2009
Australian building companies are set to benefit from China’s commitment to a sustainable future with a new agreement with China on sustainable urban development in Hunan Province.
EMDG helps Aussie knee brace go global 13 Oct 2009
Victoria-based Pod Orthotic bracing products have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and are now registered as medical devices.
Reports underline the resilience and strength of Australia's financial markets 7 Oct 2009
Austrade will tonight launch its 2009 Financial Services Benchmark Report in conjunction with the Australian Financial Markets Association's (AFMA) 2009 Australian Financial Markets Report at the Australian Securities Exchange.
Book launch outlines importance of trade and Australia’s performance (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 25 Sep 2009
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Hon. Anthony Byrne MP, will explain the importance of international trade and how Australia has performed in the current climate at the book launch of ‘Australia and the Global Economy’ being held in Melbourne.
New Report Outlines Future Directions in Japan-Australia Trade 23 Sep 2009
A new report released today has highlighted emerging opportunities and future directions for Japan-Australian trade and investment partnerships.
Australia and Taiwan ICT partnership to boost high-tech exports (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 21 Sep 2009
Speaking at the 5th Australia-Taiwan ICT Talks today, Parliamentary Secretary for Trade The Hon. Anthony Byrne welcomed mutual efforts to build closer ICT engagement through the ATSFA.
Taking Australian Children's TV to the World (Ministerial) 21 Sep 2009
A high-powered television trade mission will visit South Korea this week to promote Australian expertise in children’s television production. Trade Minister Simon Crean said Australia has a proud record in children’s television programs.
Building Brand Australia – Tender Announcement (Ministerial) 17 Sep 2009
Trade Minister Simon Crean today announced the next step in developing a new international brand for Australia with the release of details of a public tender.
Master Chef Mark Best To Tantalise Asian Palates With Australian French Twist 14 Sep 2009
Mark Best, one of Australia’s most renowned master chefs will visit Taiwan (27 Sept-4 Oct) in support of an Austrade initiative to promote premium Australian food and wines to gourmets, tastemakers and consumers in Taiwan.
Promoting Australian mining capabilities in Colombia 9 Sep 2009
Austrade is helping expand Australia’s strong mining presence in Latin America and enhance the trade and investment opportunities in Colombia by participating in Colombia Minera Conference 2009 at Medellin from 9-11 September.
Australia strengthens ties with Africa (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 8 Sep 2009
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Hon. Anthony Byrne MP, opened the Australia Africa Business Council’s conference today with a commitment to strengthening ties between the two nations.
Austrade and the ACGA partner to showcase 'Creative Australia' in Korea 8 Sep 2009
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) and the Australian Commercial Galleries Association (ACGA) will co-ordinate a major Australian visual arts presence at the Korean International Arts Fair (KIAF 2009).
New report reveals emerging opportunities for resources trade in Mongolia (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 7 Sep 2009
The Parliamentary Secretary for Trade the Hon. Anthony Byrne MP today welcomed the launch of a new report outlining opportunities for the Australian resources sector in Mongolia.
Aussie food in demand as international buyers arrive with their shopping lists 7 Sep 2009
Demand from international markets for Australia’s diverse range of quality foods remains strong, with Austrade bringing more than 250 food buyers from over 30 countries to attend Fine Food Australia from 7-10 September.
Australian firm builds bridges with Vietnam (Ministerial) 2 Sep 2009
Minister for Trade, Simon Crean congratulated NSW-based construction company Baulderstone on today’s opening of Ho Chi Minh City’s largest bridge, the landmark Phu My Bridge, on Vietnam’s National Day.

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