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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

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.
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.
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.
Australian air-quality technology for Commonwealth Games 12 Oct 2010
Cutting edge Australian technology is being used at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, with Melbourne-based manufacturer, Ecotech Pty Ltd, winning a contract to supply air quality monitoring systems to Delhi.
Improving the Trade environment: - Engaging with the globalising economy 11 Oct 2010
Speech by Peter Grey, Austrade Chief Executive Officer, at the 48th AJBCC Conference, Brisbane, 10-12 Ooctober 2010
Australian company achieves roof-top honours in India 11 Oct 2010
From airport canopies to stadium roofs, an Australian design and construction company has the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi well covered.
Australian firms partner with India to score gold at the Commonwealth Games 8 Oct 2010
While Australian athletes compete trackside at the Commonwealth Games, Australian firms have already won business gold in Delhi and are working with India to stage the Games.
World class Australian turf used for Delhi stadium 7 Oct 2010
When the best hockey players in the Commonwealth battle for glory in Delhi, they’ll be playing on an Australian designed and manufactured pitch.
Clean energy directory will help exporters 7 Oct 2010
International firms in the clean energy industry will have access for the first time to a new directory of Australian clean energy and environment exporters.
Australian innovation gives solar-powered light to heritage site in India 6 Oct 2010
A village close to the world heritage site of Elephanta Caves in India will for the first time have reliable light after sundown thanks to unique, solar-powered technology invented by Sydney-based company Solar-Gem Pty Ltd.

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