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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.

2010 Media Releases

TradeStart partners announced (Ministerial) 3 Dec 2010
Trade Minister Craig Emerson and Parliamentary Secretary for Trade Justine Elliot today announced the latest round of partners for the $14.4 million TradeStart business export program.
Supporting more Australian businesswomen to engage in trade (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 1 Dec 2010
An innovative new national program to support more Australian businesswomen to engage in international trade and investment was launched by the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Justine Elliot.
Western Australian exporters honoured for their success 1 Dec 2010
Three WA companies have won Australian Export Awards tonight as a result of their world-leading products and services, marketing innovation and sustainable export growth. Last year, these three companies generated almost A$600 million in export earnings and employed more than 25,000 people.
Pivot Maritime International honoured for exporting success 1 Dec 2010
Pivot Maritime International, a maritime simulation and training consultancy, has been honoured for its exporting achievements at the 48th Australian Export Awards Ceremony, held tonight in Sydney.
Kelly Engineering honoured for exporting success 1 Dec 2010
A farm equipment exporter was honoured with an Australian Export Award tonight for developing a special agricultural tool which enhances sustainable farming by avoiding the use of chemicals and recycling nutrients.
Future Fibre Technologies honoured for exporting success 1 Dec 2010
Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) has received the nation’s highest exporting accolade at the 48th Australian Export Awards Ceremony, held tonight in Sydney.
Three Queensland exporters honoured for their success 1 Dec 2010
Three Queensland companies have won Australian Export Awards tonight in Sydney for their globally competitive products, innovative marketing techniques and solid export growth.
New South Wales exporters honoured for their success 1 Dec 2010
Three NSW companies have won Australian Export Awards tonight as a result of their world-leading products and services, marketing innovation and sustainable export growth. Last year, these three companies generated almost A$83 million in export earnings and employed nearly 300 people.
Australia’s top exporters honoured for their success (Ministerial) 1 Dec 2010
Australia’s top exporters have been honoured for their achievements in international business at the 48th Australian Export Awards Ceremony in Sydney this evening.
Growth Markets for Defence in India and South East Asia 17 Nov 2010
Rising security threats and strong economic growth are creating new opportunities for Australian defence suppliers in the fast-growing regions of South East Asia and India, according to leading industry analysts.
Enhancing international opportunities for Australia’s green building industry 11 Nov 2010
A new partnership between the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will help provide greater opportunities for local companies to enter international markets.
Strengthening the Australia-India trade and investment relationship (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 9 Nov 2010
The Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Justine Elliot, told an audience in Kolkata today that Australia's growing energy and resources relationship with India was an important foundation for the strategic partnership launched by Prime Ministers of the two nations in 2009.
Australia and ASEAN: Towards 2015 28 Oct 2010
Speech by David J Twine, Austrade Regional Director - South Asia, SE Asia, Pacific
Financial expertise showcased at global Islamic forum in Malaysia 25 Oct 2010
To enhance the trade and investment opportunities between Australia and Malaysia across the financial services sector, the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will participate in the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2010 in Kuala Lumpur from 25-28 October, 2010.
"Brand Australia" Launch - Malaysia 22 Oct 2010
Speech by David J Twine, Austrade Regional Director - South Asia, SE Asia, Pacific
Malaysian Launch of Austrade’s 2010 Financial Services Benchmark Report 22 Oct 2010
Speech by David J Twine, Austrade Regional Director - South Asia, SE Asia, Pacific
Desert nations soak up Aussie water expertise 21 Oct 2010
Rising population pressures, reduced rainfall and a scarcity of freshwater - it’s a combination that Australians are all too familiar with, but a visiting delegation representing seven Arab nations are exploring how some of Australia’s innovative water management solutions could be applied to help stem their own looming water crisis.
Pacific Islands score a try with low-carbon tourism 13 Oct 2010
As international focus turns to lower greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable energy, clean technology firm Greenlight Technology Group and Australia’s most capped rugby prop, Al Baxter, are helping Pacific Island nations reduce their carbon footprint.
Austrade supports major ICT push into Asia 13 Oct 2010
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is supporting high-level missions to Asia promoting Australia’s ICT capability and appeal as a technology investment destination.
Australia launches major international festival of South Asian arts 12 Oct 2010
Australia's first-ever Festival of South Asian Arts, Parramasala, which celebrates the country's growing cultural links with South Asia, will be launched in Delhi today.

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