Austrade News

Australia and Malaysia sign free trade agreement (Ministerial)

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Australia and Malaysia today signed a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) that will open avenues for Australian goods and services into the Malaysian market.

Trade and investment opportunities across Latin America showcased

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:55:00 GMT

Australian business will have an opportunity to learn about the mining and education opportunities across Latin America at a unique two day conference, Latin America Down Under, in Sydney from 22-23 May.

Trade Minister to visit Malaysia to sign free trade agreement (Ministerial)

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:56:00 GMT

Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson leaves today for Malaysia to sign a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), sealing a deal that will further integrate the Australian economy with the fast-growing Asian region.

Foreign Affairs and Trade Portfolio Budget (Ministerial)

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:11:00 GMT

Measures announced today in the 2012-13 Budget for the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio reinforce the Government's commitment to protect and promote Australia's interests abroad.

New partnership targeting greater investment in Australia's tourism product

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:20:00 GMT

Tourism Australia, the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism (DRET) and the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) have joined forces in a new strategic partnership to promote the many investment opportunities across the Australian tourism industry to foreign and local investors.

Government to reimburse export promotion expenses (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade)

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:11:00 GMT

Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, Mrs Justine Elliot today announced the likely payments for claims made through the Export Market Development Grants Scheme in 2011–12.

Trade Minister visits Latin America (Ministerial)

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Trade and Competitiveness Minister Craig Emerson leaves for Latin America today for a series of events and meetings aimed at strengthening trade, business and economic ties with the region.

Promoting Australia's International Education Sector (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:29:00 GMT

Justine Elliot, the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, launched an innovative video whilst in Vladivostok, Russia promoting Australia's international education sector under its new brand, Future Unlimited.

Visit to Russia (Parliamentary Secretary for Trade)

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:06:00 GMT

Justine Elliot, the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, is visiting Russia to promote Australia's international education sector and advance the broader trade and investment relationship.

Helping business in growth and emerging markets

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:14:00 GMT

In an interview for Sky Business this week, Austrade’s Executive Director for International Operations, Laurie Smith, said Australian exporters operating in growth and emerging markets must navigate significant linguistic and cultural differences, as well as regulatory barriers.

Austrade: overcoming barriers to international trade, investment and education

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:50:00 GMT

In an interview on Sky Business this week, Austrade's CEO, Peter Grey, said Austrade can add the most value for Australian businesses and education institutions in markets where business is more difficult because of linguistic, cultural or regulatory barriers.

Winning business with Japanese automotive manufacturers

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:27:00 GMT

Australian component suppliers are pursuing opportunities to expand their business in ASEAN with Japanese Automotive manufacturers.

Australia's clean energy credentials showcased at Globe 2012

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:13:00 GMT

Austrade is raising the profile of Australia's clean technology capabilities across North America by participating in the region's largest environmental trade fair and conference, Globe 2012 from 14-16 March in Vancouver.

Chilean delegation explore Australia's water management skills

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:14:00 GMT

A water delegation of prominent officials from Chile has been assembled by Austrade to showcase Australian expertise in water conservation, management, policy and product development across Australia from 12-16 March.

Austrade: your guide to the world’s growth markets

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:08:00 GMT

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 global economy.

Austrade publishes latest edition of Australia-Europe Brief

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:41:00 GMT

The Australian Trade Commission has published the fifth edition of the Australia-Europe Brief.

Have your say: OECD investigates the barriers to global trade

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:57:00 GMT

Australian firms are being asked to reflect on their potential to internationalise as part of the OECD’s efforts to promote the participation of Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in global markets.

Future Unlimited video animates global education campaign (Ministerial)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:57:00 GMT

Austrade, the Australian Trade Commission, today launches an eye-catching video promoting Australia's international education sector under its new brand, Future Unlimited.

Austrade goes mobile

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:14:00 GMT

This week Austrade launched the new mobile version of its website.

G’Day USA promotes Australian innovation

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:27:00 GMT

Australian innovation and technology are key highlights of the Austrade program during G’day USA – Australia Week 2012, beginning today.