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Past media releases

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).

2012 Media Releases

Olympic reception backs Australia's sports events industry (Ministerial) 28 Jul 2012
Australia’s major sporting event industry will be showcased this weekend at a high-level networking reception in London as the Olympic Games gets underway.
Higher ceiling for initial export grants (Ministerial) 28 Jun 2012
Eligible exporters will receive a higher initial reimbursement for their promotional expenses under the latest round of the Export Market Development Grants scheme.
Australia commits to closer ties with West Africa (Ministerial) 15 Jun 2012
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) has created a new Trade Commissioner position for Accra, Ghana, as part of its broader expansion in the growth areas of West Africa.
Austrade’s International Readiness Indicator paves the way to exporting 5 Jun 2012
Austrade has launched a new online service to help small and medium-sized businesses take their first steps towards exporting.
Australia and Malaysia sign free trade agreement (Ministerial) 22 May 2012
Australia and Malaysia today signed a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) that will open avenues for Australian goods and services into the Malaysian market.
Trade and investment opportunities across Latin America showcased 22 May 2012
Australian business will have an opportunity to learn about the mining and education opportunities across Latin America at a unique two day conference, Latin America Down Under, in Sydney from 22-23 May.
Trade Minister to visit Malaysia to sign free trade agreement (Ministerial) 21 May 2012
Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson leaves today for Malaysia to sign a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), sealing a deal that will further integrate the Australian economy with the fast-growing Asian region.
Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio Budget (Ministerial) 9 May 2012
Measures announced today in the 2012-13 Budget for the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio reinforce the Government's commitment to protect and promote Australia's interests abroad.
New partnership targeting greater investment in Australia's tourism product 2 May 2012
Tourism Australia, the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET) and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) have joined forces in a new strategic partnership to promote the many investment opportunities across the Australian tourism industry to foreign and local investors.
Government to reimburse export promotion expenses (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 20 Apr 2012
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Mrs Justine Elliot today announced the likely payments for claims made through the Export Market Development Grants Scheme in 2011–12.
Trade Minister visits Latin America (Ministerial) 11 Apr 2012
Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson leaves for Latin America today for a series of events and meetings aimed at strengthening trade, business and economic ties with the region.
Promoting Australia's International Education Sector (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 2 Apr 2012
Justine Elliot, the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, launched an innovative video whilst in Vladivostok, Russia promoting Australia's international education sector under its new brand, Future Unlimited.
Visit to Russia (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 28 Mar 2012
Justine Elliot, the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, is visiting Russia to promote Australia's international education sector and advance the broader trade and investment relationship.
Future Unlimited video animates global education campaign (Ministerial) 21 Feb 2012
Austrade, the Australian Trade Commission, today launches an eye-catching video promoting Australia's international education sector under its new brand, Future Unlimited.
G’Day USA promotes Australian innovation 11 Jan 2012
Australian innovation and technology are key highlights of the Austrade program during <em>G’day USA – Australia Week 2012</em>, beginning today.

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