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Recent Austrade media releases are displayed below.

Other trade-related media releases are available from the Minister for Trade and Investment, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and the Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC).

Media Releases

Austrade briefs Parliamentarians on Asian Century opportunities (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 18 Mar 2013
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, the Hon Kelvin Thomson MP, today hosted an information session for Senators and Members with Austrade's Asia-based Trade Commissioners.
Business likely to receive their full entitlement under EMDG (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 12 Mar 2013
Over 2,600 small businesses with approved grants of up to $150,000 will likely receive the full value of their claims under the 2012-13 round of the recently-refocused Export Market Development Grants scheme.
Parliamentary Secretary discusses Indonesia relationship (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade) 8 Mar 2013
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade Kelvin Thomson has met senior Indonesian journalist Renne Kawilarang, who is researching the ties between Indonesia and Australia.
Government opens Asian Century business grants (Ministerial) 1 Mar 2013
The Gillard Government today took another step in helping business capitalise on opportunities in Asia by calling on expressions of interests in the $6 million Asian Century Business Engagement Plan.
Australian companies upbeat on Chinese economy (Ministerial) 29 Jan 2013
A new survey shows that Australian business leaders in China believe the Asian Century will bring a wealth of new opportunities.
Austrade office for Myanmar (Ministerial) 29 Jan 2013
Australia will open an Austrade office in Myanmar this year as part of the Gillard Government's drive to help businesses break into and expand in Asia's emerging and growth markets.
Minister joins cricket hero to launch India app (Ministerial) 28 Jan 2013
Trade Minister Craig Emerson joined cricketer Adam Gilchrist in New Delhi today to launch a magazine celebrating the trade and cultural connections between India and Australia.
Australia Day also celebrates global achievers (Ministerial) 25 Jan 2013
Australians' image in the world for professionalism, creativity and dedication can partly be attributed to the work of the country's large expatriate community, Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson said today.
Free Trade Agreement with Malaysia in Force (Ministerial) 1 Jan 2013
Australia’s ground-breaking free trade agreement with Malaysia enters into force today, opening up opportunities for exporters and investors across most sectors.
Education and business lead Asian Century initiatives (Ministerial) 19 Dec 2012
The Australian Government has today unveiled details of early initiatives for deeper engagement with Asia arising out of the White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century.
Exporters to harness the power of Australia’s nation brand 4 Dec 2012
The Brand Australia Program today announced a new partnership with the Export Council of Australia to trade on Australia’s status as one of the world’s most popular nations.
New CEO for Austrade (Ministerial) 30 Nov 2012
Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson today announced the appointment of Bruce Gosper as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade).
2012 Prime Minister's Australian Exporter of the Year Awards (Prime Minister) 28 Nov 2012
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has named Queensland premium auto manufacturer PWR Performance Products as the 2012 Australian Exporter of the Year.
Australian Export Awards celebrate 50 years of innovation (Ministerial) 28 Nov 2012
The 2012 Australian Export Awards mark half a century of exporting success, showcasing the innovation and skills that would secure Australia's future in the Asian Century, Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson said.
NSW companies honoured for export success 28 Nov 2012
Six NSW firms won awards at last night’s 50th Australian Export Awards, hosted in Canberra by Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson.
Queensland companies honoured for export success 28 Nov 2012
Four Queensland firms won accolades including the Prime Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award at last night’s 50th Australian Export Awards, hosted in Canberra by Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson.
Tasmanian company honoured for export success 28 Nov 2012
Tasmania’s Walnuts Australia, was named Emerging Exporter Award at last night’s 50th Australian Export Awards, hosted in Canberra by Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson.
Victorian manufacturer honoured for export success 28 Nov 2012
Victorian company, ANCA, won the Large Advanced Manufacturer award at last night’s 50th Australian Export Awards, hosted in Canberra by Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson.
Digital pioneers build unlimited app’etite for Australian innovation  19 Nov 2012
From Google Australia’s Hurricane Sandy Crisis Response Team to start-ups like online shoe retailer Shoes of Prey, and music-based social network, Swarm.Fm, Australia’s digital pioneers are celebrated in a new iPhone app launched by the Australian Government today.
Export Awards turn 50 as Australia embraces Asian Century (Ministerial) 18 Nov 2012
The diversity of finalists for the 50th anniversary of the Australian Export Awards reflected the country's growing trade and investment links with Asia, Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson said today.

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