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WHAT WILL DEFINE SUCCESS IN BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA ?

christian — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:23:03 +0000

Preamble

The G20 membership comprises a mix of the world’s largest advanced and emerging economies, representing about two-thirds of the world’s population, 85 per cent of global gross domestic product and over 75 per cent of global trade. The members of the G20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.

Each year the G20 president invites several guest countries to participate in G20 events and contribute to the agenda. G20 members engage with guest countries and other non-member countries to ensure the G20 reflects a broad range of international opinion. In 2014 Australia welcomes Spain as a permanent invitee; Mauritania as the 2014 chair of the African Union; Myanmar as the 2014 Chair of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN); Senegal, representing the New Partnership for Africa's Development; New Zealand; and Singapore. The work of G20 members is supported by several international organisations that provide policy advice.

The G20 also regularly engages with non-government actors. Engagement groups from business (B20), civil society (C20), labour (L20), think tanks (T20) and youth (Y20) are holding major events during the year, the outcomes of which contribute to the deliberations of G20 leaders.

The G20 Presidency rotates annually according to a system that ensures a regional balance over time. Reflecting its nature as an informal political forum, the G20 does not have a permanent secretariat. Instead, the G20 president is responsible for bringing together the G20 agenda in consultation with other members and in response to developments in the global economy.

To ensure continuity, the presidency is supported by a “troika” made up of the current, immediate past and next host countries. During Australia’s presidency, the members of the G20 troika are Australia, Russia and Turkey. Previous hosts of the G20 Leaders' Summit were the United States (in 2008 and 2009), the United Kingdom (2009), Canada (2010), the Republic of Korea (2010), France (2011), Mexico (2012) and Russia (2013).

Defining success in Brisbane

It is important that the Brisbane G20 Summit on Nov. 15–16 is a success. In an increasingly integrated global economy, effective forums for economic cooperation are needed. The 2008 global financial crisis was the catalyst for the G20 becoming a leaders'-level forum. The Washington, London, and Pittsburgh summits helped save the world from an even more severe economic crisis. But while the G20 has achieved much and better reflects the changing nature of the global economy compared with the G7, a view has developed that the best days of the G20 are behind it. The spirit of cooperation demonstrated in the G20's response to the global financial crisis weakened as the immediacy of the crisis faded. Its agenda has become long and unfocused. Most importantly, the G20 has lost its inherent strength: the direct involvement of leaders in seeking to achieve meaningful outcomes.

There are high expectations that Australia's G20 presidency will help reenergize the forum. The ingredients for a successful summit will include achieving significant progress on a few key outcomes that demonstrate clear evidence of cooperation and an emphasis on follow-through and the implementation of commitments. The following identifies the key outcomes in each of the work streams Australia has pursued that would define the Brisbane summit as a success:

Growth strategies : G20 countries have committed to present policy measures at the Brisbane summit that will lift global growth by an additional 2 percent over five years. The credibility of the Brisbane summit outcomes will be strengthened if there is detail on how these policy commitments will be implemented and how progress will be monitored and measured. The IMF and OECD should be asked to provide regular reports on each country's progress in implementing its reforms, along with an assessment as to whether the G20 is on track to meet the growth target and if not, what action is required. A date should be set in 2015 for the first implementation report, which should be published and discussed at next year's G20 finance ministers' meetings and leaders' summit.
Infrastructure investment: Increased infrastructure investment, particularly through increased private-sector financing, is a priority for the G20 in 2014. Countries should outline in their growth strategies the steps they are taking to improve their domestic investment environment. Reforms should be benchmarked against recommendations by the international organizations. The focus should not only be on the quantity of new infrastructure investment, but the quality of that investment. The main priority is to select the 'right' infrastructure projects, those that provide the highest net social benefits. The G20 should commit to full transparency of the selection and assessment process, including the cost-benefit analysis, of all infrastructure investments.
Trade liberalization: Increased global trade will be required for the G20 to achieve its growth target. But the future of the multilateral trading system and the World Trade Organization (WTO) is in doubt. The G20 needs to restore confidence in the system. A significant outcome would be for G20 members to commit to roll back all protectionist measures, including non-tariff measures, introduced after the global economic crisis. There should also be a commitment to the rapid implementation of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, without waiting for formal ratification through the WTO. The Brisbane summit will have to address the future of the Doha Round. The G20 should support the WTO developing a package of measures that would conclude the Doha Round. Leaders should also outline that the future direction of the multilateral trading system and the WTO will center around the expansion and governance of global value chains.
Ending Tax Evasion : Combatting tax evasion and avoidance is a G20 priority. A particular focus is to end bank secrecy and deal with base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), where globally operating firms shift profits to low- or no-tax jurisdictions. Toward ending bank secrecy, all G20 countries should, by the Brisbane summit, commit to adopt the automatic exchange of tax information. The OECD has presented its first instalment of reports on combating BEPS. This remains a work in progress and political momentum must be maintained, particularly with implementation. Leaders could demonstrate in Brisbane that they are acting on combating BEPS by agreeing that they will adopt country-by-country reporting of transfer pricing as quickly as possible. The Brisbane summit should also launch permanent changes to the arrangements for dealing with international tax issues. This should include formalizing the participation of non-OECD G20 members (such as China, India, Brazil, and South Africa) beyond the current BEPS initiative timetable and agreeing on mechanisms to more actively and directly involve developing countries in the negotiations. International tax issues can no longer be a largely OECD-centric issue. The task is not only to modernize international tax laws, but also the forum through which they are developed.
Financial regulation: The G20 provides important political backing for efforts to strengthen financial standards and regulation. The completion of the design phase of many of the reforms that were initiated in response to the global financial crisis is a significant achievement. But the implementation of the reforms will run over many years. The task of responding to a rapidly changing financial sector is an ongoing one. Standards will have to be constantly reviewed and any unintended implications identified and corrected. The G20 should focus on strengthening the governance and operations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB). It should support the FSB's efforts to improve country representation, as well as improve the way the FSB approaches its work. High-level guiding principles should be established for the development and review of financial standards.
IMF reform: In 2010, the G20 agreed to reform IMF quota and governance arrangements. These remain blocked by the U.S. Congress (the United States, with the largest IMF quota, has veto power over such reforms). The G20 should continue to press the U.S. Congress to pass the reforms. But the G20 should also seek ways to work around the blockage in Congress. At the Brisbane summit, leaders should commit to specific steps that ensure that the failure to advance the governance reforms does not affect the operations of the IMF. In particular, G20 leaders should ensure that access to the Fund's resources and its surveillance is even-handed and not biased toward any group of countries.
Development: G20 members need to be concerned not just with their own economic prospects, but also with the implications of their policies on nonmembers, particularly developing countries. While there has been progress on some issues, the G20's development agenda has been criticized as being too diffuse and largely an 'add-on'. A significant outcome of the Brisbane summit would be the mainstreaming of development issues. For example, a more coherent G20 growth narrative must take into account how the economic advancement of developing economies contributes to stronger global growth. The infrastructure needs of developing countries must be recognized and they should receive the financial and technical capacity so that they can benefit from increased international trade. The G20's work on tax evasion and avoidance is of vital concern to developing countries. They must be part of the process and their capacity constraints in combating tax evasion must be addressed.
Employment: Boosting labour market participation is an important component in achieving an increase in economic growth. There cannot be a 'one-size-fits-all' solution for increasing participation across groups as diverse as women, youth, and disabled workers. Policy solutions will need to reflect this diversity, while providing incentives, removing impediments, and enhancing the capacity of the most vulnerable to gain employment. Country employment plans should also cover measures to increase education and skills. Facilitating the mutual recognition of qualifications should also be pursued, first within G20 states but eventually this should be sought as a global aim. A good outcome from the Brisbane summit would be to see these aspects covered, as appropriate, in each country's growth strategy.
Anti-corruption efforts: Fighting corruption has been an ongoing objective of the G20. The Brisbane summit will see the establishment of a new G20 Anti-Corruption Action Plan for 2015–16. The aim should be for the G20 to add distinctive value to the existing anti-corruption efforts of multilateral institutions, such as the OECD and UN. A significant outcome of the Brisbane summit would be for the G20 to adopt principles aimed at cracking down on the misuse of company structures to avoid detection, particularly through the introduction of enhanced transparency requirements for beneficial ownership of companies, such as through public registers.
Energy: The G20 should continue to focus on improving transparency in energy markets, particularly gas markets, promoting energy efficiency, and removing inefficient fossil fuel subsidies. A significant outcome from the Brisbane summit would be recognition of the need for a forum to deal with global energy challenges and bring together the major energy consumers and producers. Existing global energy governance arrangements are fragmented and do not reflect changes in energy markets, particularly the growing role played by emerging markets.

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AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS IN EUROPE (ABIE)

christian — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 18:14:43 +0000

Australian Business UK is the only organisation in the United Kingdom that brings together professionals and companies who have Australian interests and connections through business networking opportunities and events. With over 300 corporate and individual members, Australian Business helps strengthen business links between Australia and the UK, and further members’ interests, in the UK and beyond.

ABIE Australia
ABIE Austria
ABIE Belgium
ABIE Denmark
ABIE Finland
ABIE France
ABIE Germany
ABIE Italy
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Accenture
Acorn Global Recruitment Ltd.
Advance-Global Australian Professionals
Affinitex (UK) Ltd.
AFL Europe
Allen & Overy
Anglo American PLC
Anglo Pacific International Ltd.
ANZ Banking Group Limited
Apollo Group Limited
Art Equity Limited
Ashurst LLP
Asia House
AstraZeneca
Atanaskovic Hartnell LLP
Australia & New Zealand Festival
Australia & New Zealand Society (LSESU)
Australia Day Foundation
Australia Unlimited
Australia British Chamber of Commerce
Australian Business Limited
Australian High Commission
Australian Music Foundation
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
Australian Times
Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)
Australian Wildlife Trust
Australian Women’s Club
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Barclays Bank Plc
BDHL-Berwick Devoil Healthcare Ltd
BG Group
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Big Gun Digital Ltd.
Blueearth Institute
Britain-Australia Society
British Heart Foundation
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Build Generation
Bupa Australia
Business Events Sydney
Calleija Ltd.
Canada UK Chamber of Commerce
Cedrela (UK) Ltd.
Central Working
Chandler Macleod
Charing Cross Hotel
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Christie’s
Clark Howes Group
Clifford Chance LLP
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Corporate Traveller
Coutts & Co
Covent Garden Partnership
CPA Australia (European Branch)
CQS Management
CST Tax Advisors
CTF Partners
Duff & Phelps
Eclipse Presentations Ltd.
Elite Executive Relocation Services
Elsworth
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EP&T Global
Etihad Airways
European Australian Business Council
Evolve Digital Publishing Ltd.
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
FCm Travel Solutions
Flight Centre UK
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Fulham Football Club
Good Egg Creative Ltd.
Government of South Australia
Government of Western Australia
Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP
GreenEDGE Cycling
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Heidrick & Struggles
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Hyatt Regency London, The Churchill
Institute of Directors (IOD)
Integral Risk Group
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JGM ART LIMITED
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Kevin Beare & Co Chartered Accountants
Kingston Smith LLP
KOSMEA Australia Pty Ltd
Langham Hotel
Leopard Print Limited
Linkklaters
Local Appliance Rentals
Locate Jersey
Logicwave
London & Partners
London Chamber of Commerce
London Legacy
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Lord’s
Macquarie
Managing for Performance Limited
Martech Social
ME London
Melbourne Business School (MBS)
Menzies Centre for Australian Studies
MigSolv
Mike Burton
Mike Stratton & Associates Ltd.
Minter Ellison
MWB Business Exchange PLC
National Australia Group Ltd.
New Zealand High Commission
Next Business Telecom Limited
Not Just Stationery Ltd.
OAMPS (UK) Limited
Oury Clark
OzForex Group
Pepper Europe (UK) Ltd
Pickfords
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Policy Exchange
Pure Sports Medicine
PwC
Quantas Airways Ltd.
QIC
Queensland Government
RADAR London
Ramsay Health Care UK
Relocation Support Services
ResMed (UK) Ltd
Rio Tinto Plc
RITEQ Limited
Robert Walters
Royal Flying Doctor Service- Friends in the UK
Royal Over-Seas League
Sarum Colourview
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Singapore Airlines
Sirius London Ltd
Smart Staff International
SMATS Services Ltd.
Sofitel London St. James
Solid Investment Property
Sports Marketing and Management
Spring Law
Stikeman Elliott
Tait Memorial Trust
Telstra
The Britain-Australia Society
The Fred Hollows Foundation (UK)
The Royal Commonwealth Society
The Rugby Football League (RFL)
Threadneedle Investments
Toll Global Forwarding Group (UK) Limited
Top Deck Tours Ltd
Tourism Australia
Treasury Wine Estates EMEA
UBS Global Asset Management
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Australia
Victorian Government of Australia
Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd
Westfield Shoppingtowns Limited
Westpac Banking Corporation
Whitford Fine Art
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Worley Parsons
Wotif Group
Zip Heaters (UK) Ltd

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Advance-Global Australian Professionals
ANZ Banking Group Limited
Australia British Chamber of Commerce
Australian High Commission
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
Australian Times
Australian Trade Commission (Austrade)
BHP Billiton
Britain-Australia Society
Bupa Australia
Business Events Sydney
Calleija Ltd.
Chandler Macleod
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
CPA Australia (European Branch)
EP&T Global
European Australian Business Council
Good Egg Creative Ltd.
Government of South Australia
Government of Western Australia
Greenland Minerals & Energy Ltd
IP Payments Europe Limited
Jupiter Energy
KOSMEA Australia Pty Ltd
Macquarie
Melbourne Business School (MBS)
Minter Ellison
National Australia Group Ltd.
Next Business Telecom Limited
OzForex Group
QIC
Quantas Airways Ltd.
Queensland Government
Rio Tinto Plc
Royal Flying Doctor Service- Friends in the UK
SMATS Services Ltd.
Solid Investment Property
Telstra
Tourism Australia
Treasury Wine Estates EMEA
Victorian Government of Australia
Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd
Westpac Banking Corporation
Wotif Group

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CONSOLIDATING AND EXPANDING THE BILATERAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT EU-AUSTRALIA RELATIONSHIP.

christian — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:51:03 +0000

Economic and Trade Relations between the EU and Australia are based on the EU-Australia Partnership Framework of October 2008.

The Partnership Framework sets forth the following goals:

A broader and stronger trade and investment EU-Australia partnership;
Stronger EU-Australian governmento-business linkages (Facilitation of enhanced government-business linkages between Australia and the EU through two-way visits and activities involving business);
A mechanism to simplify the resolution of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) and/or food safety issues between the European Union and Australia;
Finalisation of the negotiations on a Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement between the EU and Australia. This agreement might provide a practical framework for cooperation on aviation environment issues, enhancing market access and investment opportunities and to ensure wider regulatory cooperation in aviation safety and security.
Stronger aviation relations between the EU and Australia
Development of the bilateral trade relationship;
Increase capacity for dialogue on propoed new regulations on bilateral trade and investment, reducing risk of adverse impact of new regulations and of potential disputes
A stronger and broader trade and investment Australia-EU partnership, notably in renewable energy and clean technology;
Identification of practical cooperation in energy efficiency and sustainable low emission technologies; improving the operation of energy markets and promoting energy trade and investment;
Identification of practical cooperation in renewable energy sources, including the sustainable production of biofuels; development, demonstration and deployment of safe and sustainable low emission technologies in Australia, the EU and third countries, including e.g. carbon capture, storage and use and other clean coal technologies.

AALEP COMMENTS

From a business perspective, the current EU-Australia Partnership Framework presents four main problems:

Excessively broad: the broadness in terms of the thematic areas covered makes it difficult to focus on the business sectors' priority issues;
Excessive number of initiatives in each thematic area: within each thematic area of the Partnership Framework, the one that is of highest interest to the business sector, there is a great number of initiatives foreseen, which makes it difficult to prioritize and focus on initiatives at this level;
Absence of specific targets and objectives: There are no specific targets and objectives to achieve relating to the different initiatives. This reduces accountability of the agenda and the incentives for the production of deliverables for the governmental agents involved in the process. Even when the specific issue or initiative is relevant to the business sector, it is difficult to perceive how the proposed treatment can lead to concrete results with positive effects for the decisions of Australian and European businessmen; and
Absence of an integrated approach: the Framework lacks a conception of an integrated project with a high level of political priority with clearly defined responsibilities for its implementation and accountability.

The EU-Australia Partnership Framework is lagging behind in unequivocally defining precise objectives, timeframes and a methodology to achieve the objectives. Furthermore, the Partnership Framework was elaborated without the support of a broad consultation process, which could have provided the opportunity to include the priority initiatives from the point of view of the private sector. However, this consultation process has not been put in place.

It is now up to the private sector on both sides to articulate a pro-business EU-Australia Partnership Framework one that gets things done. Business leaders from Australia and the EU need to support their political leaders to create a dynamic business partnership and to strengthen economic cooperation between the two economies. The Private Sector needs to provide feedback on the implementation of the EU-Australia Partnership Framework, and identify priority areas for consideration by the political leaders.

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AALEP PROPOSES A MODEL FOR THE DEFENSE OF AUSTRALIAN INTERESTS IN THE EU

christian — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:38:09 +0000

Without a permanent office in Brussels, Australian companies and associations have their activities limited to bilateral dialogue mechanisms, or joint participation with larger corporate entities.

AALEP proposes the formation of an Australian Industries Alliance-EU (AIA-EU)- an independent non-profit organization,initially housed at AALEP headquarters dedicated to representing the Australian private sector in Brussels. Membership would be open to Australian companies with interest in the EU and the Australian marketplace. Non-member institutions, such as non-governmental organizations, research institutes and bi-national organizations would be entitled to participate in AIA-EU activities by invitation.

The AIA-EU mission would be to defend member interests before the EU institutions in Brussels and at Member State level. AIA-EU task would be to promote a strategic partnership between Australia and the EU through deeper economic and political ties that strengthen and further the competitive advantages of Australian enterprises. AIA-EU would be a pivotal tool to build on a positive agenda that leads to expansion of trade and investment flows between the two sides.

Australia and the EU share a broad range of opportunities that can be further developed by the Australian private sector. The political momentum (with a new EU landscape- European Commission, Council, European Parliament) is propitious to advance a strong trade and investment agenda and collaboration on key issues. AIA-EU would serve as a strategic link in Europe, representing the Australian private sector, promoting mutual knowledge, identifying opportunities, and enabling partnerships.

AIA-EU would provide CEO and executives of Australian companies a forum to continually monitor EU market strategies as conditions change. AIA-EU would also act on behalf of its members to influence EU policies that negatively impact their business in the EU.

For Australian companies looking to raise their profile and grow their business- within Australia and the EU, the Australian Industries Alliance-EU (AIA-EU) would leverage relationships with major industry players and EU institutions to assist in strategic planning and in partner searches. Australian members would benefit from an unparalleled forum for visibility and networking, thereby demonstrating their commitment to open and transparent commercial activities.

AIA-EU Working Groups e.g. Energy and Environment, Capital Markets and Financial Systems, Competitiveness, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Intellectual Property, Research and output of these activities would provide an excellent opportunity to access high level EU and Australian government officials and work with the leading business organizations in different sectors. In addition, members would have access to the latest legislative developments and events on the EU-Australia relationship.

AIA-EU would provide exclusive services e.g. Permanent representation in Brussels; Advocacy in EU and Australia, Influencing legislation /lobbying, Exclusive access to information services for members, Assistance with sector studies about opportunities, Business Advisory Services, Government Relations, Meetings and Conferences, Market Intelligence Services, Dispute Resolution.

Targeted Members would be key Australian Associations such as the Australian Federation of Employers and Industries, Australian Mines and Metals Association, National Banking Industry Association, Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association, Austrade etc. as well as major Australian companies in banking, mining, financial and diversified sectors that represent the very strengths of the Australian economic landscape.

In short, AIA-EU would bring together the bilateral private sector with high level public and private officials from both sides. AIA-EU would stimulate greater awareness on common issues of interest, and ensure the presence and access of the Australian private sector within the EU while continually building and maintaining key relationships and promoting awareness of Australia and its enterprises within the EU institutions.

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NEW AUSTRALIAN APPROACH TO ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY

christian — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 08:52:29 +0000

The new Australian Economic Diplomacy agenda is based on four key principles:

1. Promoting trade - Australia’s ambitious trade liberalisation agenda aims to open up new markets and opportunities for businesses. The Australian Government is seeking to work with key regional partners to develop a stable and transparent framework for global trade.

2. Encouraging growth - As the 2014 President of the G20, Australia has outlined an agenda that seeks to focus international attention on economic growth, fiscal reform and infrastructure development.

3. Attracting investment - The Australian Government has signalled a commitment to facilitating Australian investment abroad and encouraging foreign investment domestically.

4. Supporting Australian business - Australia will champion a strong and sustainable private sector throughout the Asia-Pacific region. This policy will lead to new and innovative opportunities for Australian businesses seeking to engage internationally.

Key Australian Agencies

There are five Commonwealth bodies that help Australian businesses achieve positive trade and investment outcomes.

1. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

DFAT is responsible for Australia’s international trade and investment negotiations, including matters relating to Free Trade Agreements. The Department liaises with the Australian business community to provide advice on commercial, strategic and regulatory developments in key markets.

DFAT representatives have developed networks with ministers, officials, academics, the media and businesses in 95 posts around the world.

The Business and Government Liaison Section of the Department assists Australian businesses by:

Identifying and accessing emerging markets;
Promoting Australia as a strong and reliable trading partner;
Advancing Australia’s interests in trade negotiations and through multilateral economic forums;
Outlining regulatory and legal obligations in foreign markets; and
Attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment into Australia.

DFAT also manages Australia’s foreign aid assistance program, which is worth over $5 billion annually.

2. Austrade

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) has 82 offices in 48 international markets. It seeks to promote Australia’s economic strengths by identifying economic opportunities across a range of industries and regions. Austrade is responsible for the ‘Australia Unlimited’ campaign, which acts to promotes Australia’s expertise and brand within various sectors.

Austrade has developed programmes focused on leveraging opportunities in the education and tourism sectors. It publishes a series of ‘Insights’ into relevant matters affecting Australia’s trade partners, with recent documents covering issues including intellectual property rights in China and Thai investment in Australia.

3. Tourism Australia

Tourism Australia is the peak Commonwealth body responsible for promoting Australia as a unique travel destination. It conducts activities in 18 markets and provides comprehensive business development advice to the domestic tourism industry. It has five offices across mainland China and Hong Kong alone.

4. Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EIFC)

The EFIC is a Commonwealth’s export credit agency, providing export-orientated Australian businesses with specialist financial and insurance services. It offers assistance to small and medium sized businesses through to major corporations with significant projects.

It engages with a variety of sectors, including construction, health, ICT, manufacturing, mining, shipping and research. The EFIC also supports small businesses in emerging markets that buy Australian goods and services, as well as sub-contractors collaborating with Australian exporters.

5. Australian Centre for international Agricultural Research (ACIAR)

The ACIAR leads Australia’s collaborative efforts to promote agricultural research and development in developing countries. Focusing on sustainable and productive projects in the Asia-Pacific and Africa, ACIAR has eight key offices in China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam. ACIAR’s website outlines many of the research projects that Australia is supporting.

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