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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 ...
Austrade offers insight sessions on trade opportunities in the Asian Century
5 Mar 2013Latest from Austrade
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will hold briefings in state capitals on trade opportunities in the Asian Century.
Automotive | Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber | Machinery, Parts and Equipment
Food for thought
28 Feb 2013Latest from Austrade
Australian manufacturers face tough challenges in the Asian Century, according to Minister for Trade and Competitiveness Craig Emerson.
Austrade’s head of International Operations talks about business opportunities in Asia
5 Nov 2012Latest from Austrade
Laurie Smith, Executive Director of International Operations for Austrade, talks about business opportunities in Asia in this just-released video from the PwC Melbourne Institute’s AsiaLink Index.
Austrade: your guide to the world’s growth markets
2 Mar 2012Latest from Austrade
Interviewed on Sky Business this week, Tim Beresford said Australia's prosperity is fundamentally linked to exports, and Austrade plays an important role in helping businesses meet the demands of the ...
Automotive
Austrade launches Asia Auto Update
12 Dec 2011Latest from Austrade
Austrade has published the first edition of its quarterly newsletter, Asia Auto Update. An initiative of the Automotive Market Access Program (AMAP), the newsletter will provide information about key ...
Dairy | Meat | Organic food | Seafood | Wine
A large contingent of Asia-Pacific buyers at Fine Food Australia
14 Oct 2010Latest from Austrade
An impressive 220 buyers from across ASEAN, South Asia, China, Taiwan and the South Pacific participated in Fine Food Australia, the nation’s largest international food and hospitality event.

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Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a voluntary mechanism which promotes and supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the full publication and verification of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas, and mining.

The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.

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