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Insight - Chengdu: a new gate opens way to old China
1 Aug 2013Insights
Signs of an impending slowdown in China are unsettling for Australian exporters, but the immense economic changes they foreshadow will bring opportunities as well as risks.
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Australia commits funding to showcase beef exports
30 Jul 2013Latest from Austrade
Australia has committed funding to a major event set to showcase the nation’s A$7.4 billion cattle industry to international markets.
Austrade at the Manufacturers’ Monthly Leaders’ Summit
19 Jul 2013Latest from Austrade
With the launch of the Labor Government's Asian Century Whitepaper in October, innovation in advanced manufacturing, and a transformation of organisations like Austrade, Australia is in the right plac ...
Australian companies honoured for China business growth
18 Jul 2013Latest from Austrade
Six Australian companies were honoured at the AustCham Westpac Australia-China Business Awards for their contributions through their goods and services to the growth of commercial ties between the two ...
Address to Operating in Asian Markets Forum (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade)
2 Jul 2013Speeches
Address to Operating in Asian Markets Forum, Zinc, Federation Square, Melbourne, 2 July 2013, The Hon Kelvin Thomson MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Schools (former Parliamentary Secretary for Trade).
Address to Property Council Capital Markets Leaders Summit (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade)
28 May 2013Speeches
Address to Property Council Capital Markets Leaders Summit, Parliament House, Canberra, 28 May 2013, Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, The Hon Kelvin Thomson MP
Preparing for the Asian Century (Ministerial)
14 May 2013Media releases
The Gillard Government is providing an additional $84.6 million over four years to Australian universities, some of which will give students more opportunity to study an Asian language.
AustCham Breakfast (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade)
15 Apr 2013Speeches
Speech at the AustCham Breakfast, 15 April 2013, Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, The Hon Kelvin Thomson MP.
ADC Future Summit to focus on Australia-China ties
4 Apr 2013Latest from Austrade
Australia’s changing relationship with China is the focus of the upcoming ADC Future Summit, featuring keynote speaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Environment | Utilities
China mission showcases Australian water expertise
3 Apr 2013Latest from Austrade
Australian businesses involved in the water industry can learn more about significant opportunities arising from China’s $272 billion investment in water conservation during a trade mission in June.

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IP Passport fact sheets

These fact sheets outline foreign Intellectual Property (IP) regimes and some of the issues and challenges which may be faced by Australian exporters.

The current fact sheets are available on the IP Australia website.

APEC Business Travel Card Scheme

Managed by the Department of Immigration, the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme was developed to make travelling within the 21 APEC member countries much simpler and more efficient.

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.

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