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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

Education kit launched to enhance the skills of future exporters (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 1 Sep 2009
To enhance Australia’s export culture and assist future business leaders’ knowledge on doing business in global markets, the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Anthony Byrne, will tomorrow launch a tertiary education kit at Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Berwick.
A boost for Australia’s global image (Ministerial) 26 Aug 2009
Trade Minister Simon Crean today announced the Australian Government will spend $20 million over the next four years to deliver a new international brand for Australia.
World’s Largest Port ‘wired’ by Aussie Firm in $74 Million Deal 12 Aug 2009
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Hon. Anthony Byrne MP, welcomed the announcement today that Australian firm WWW Projects had kicked off the first phase of a $74 million deal to project manage, design, integrate and install the telecommunications and IT infrastructure, for what will be one of the world’s largest ports in Qatar.
Australian Eco-Screen Invention to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions (Ministerial) 6 Aug 2009
Brisbane-based manufacturer Centor launches a locally manufactured invention that will help reduce carbon emissions.
Austrade refutes media claims 3 Aug 2009
Austrade today strongly refuted claims in today’s Sydney Morning Herald and Age newspapers regarding its dealings with former staff member Mr John Finnin.
Address by Peter O’Byrne at the Memorial Service for Craig Senger 31 Jul 2009
Address by Peter O’Byrne CEO Austrade
Craig Senger - High Achiever and True Believer 31 Jul 2009
Speech by Tim Harcourt, Austrade Chief Economist, at Mr Craig Senger's Memorial Service
Agreement To Boost Clean Energy Ties With Singapore (Ministerial) 27 Jul 2009
A new agreement between the peak clean energy industry bodies in Australia and Singapore will enhance commercial ties between the two countries.
Austrade pays tribute to Trade Commissioner, Craig Senger 22 Jul 2009
Austrade CEO, Peter O’Byrne today paid tribute to Craig Senger, a Trade Commissioner with the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) who was tragically killed in the bomb attacks in Jakarta on Friday, 17 July 2009.
Korea and Australia build connections for women in business 21 Jul 2009
Over one hundred Korean business women from 12 different countries and Australian business women shared international trade and investment insights at the Korean Women's International Network Foundation Convention in Sydney on Saturday (July 18).
Vancouver 2010 Business Program announced (Ministerial) 16 Jul 2009
Trade Minister Simon Crean today launched Australia's official business program for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games to enhance trade and investment opportunities for Australian businesses in Canada.
Opera Australia Sings Aria to Asia's Potential for Creative Exports 13 Jul 2009
Opera Australia has sold out a season of Bizet's Carmen in Taiwan at the National Chiang-Kai Shek Cultural Centre, highlighting the growing potential of Australian creativity to win business in the lucrative markets of North East Asia.
Business heavyweights discuss improving Aust-UK trade and investment relationship 25 Jun 2009
Australian and British business leaders will meet in London today to discuss ways of maximising the strong relationships between the two nations.
Japanese Sustainable Housing Investment to Support up to 8000 Jobs (Ministerial) 18 Jun 2009
Up to 8000 jobs will be supported as a result of a $190 million Japanese joint venture investment by Sekisui House to oversee the construction of 4,500 homes in Homebush Bay (Sydney) and the Ripley Valley (QLD).
London foodies feast on Aussie top tastes 16 Jun 2009
London's gourmet shoppers will be offered a unique Australian foodie experience as part of G'day UK celebrations at iconic UK retailer Selfridges, later this month.
Aussie IT firms urged to look to Asia Pacific 15 Jun 2009
Steady increase in technology spending among Asian companies despite the global economic downturn is creating ongoing opportunities for Australian IT firms, according to Austrade.
Australia launches its first G’day to the UK 3 Jun 2009
Following on from the highly successful US program, the first G’day UK launches in London later this month (24-30 June) with a heavy-weight burst of activity to reinforce business and consumer partnerships between the two nations.
Australian technology wins over Indian IT giant 26 May 2009
Canberra-based ContentKeeper Technologies has signed a breakthrough partnership deal with Indian carrier services giant, Tata Communications, to distribute their web filtering solution to enterprises in the sub-continent.
Clean technology roadshow to tap into green trade potential 26 May 2009
Austrade today launched a national seminar series to link Australian clean technology companies to growing international clean energy opportunities. The Clean Technology for the Future Roadshow series will be held in Perth (May 26), Adelaide (May 27), Canberra (May 29), Melbourne (June 2), Sydney (June 3) and Brisbane (June 4).
China's Strength Bodes Well for Australia's Trade Future 20 May 2009
Speaking at the Australia China Business Forum in Sydney today, Austrade’s Chief Economist Tim Harcourt outlined the continuing promise of the world’s fastest growing major economy for Australian trade and investment.

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