Australian exports

The Ai Group has welcomed Australia’s entry to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreement on government procurement. Australia will become the 48th member of the agreement once it joins in May 2019. In April 10, Ai Group chief executive, Innes Willox, said Australia’s accession to the WTO government procurement agreement will provide Australian exporters with … Continue reading WTO agreement gives Australian exporters greater transparency →

Australia is competing in an international market where a company from Germany can easily and quickly transport its products to France or any other neighbouring nation. So finding a niche in the market, or focusing on Australian-made branding can give companies down-under an advantage. But some manufacturers that successfully export products overseas explain that it’s … Continue reading Taking a collaborative approach improves exporting capabilities →

The first half of 2019 is going to be tough for the Australian economy – but it’s not all bad news, according to one expert at AUSPACK 2019. Economic guru Stephen Koukoulas took guests at the AUSPACK 2019 Business and Industry conference through the state of the economy and what lies ahead. Koukoulas said Australia … Continue reading Australian economy sees tough first half of 2019, expert explains →

Australian businesses will have more opportunities for growth through open trade and global investment following the signing of the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement and associated Investment agreement. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the signing is part of the Australian government’s plan for a stronger economy. “Better integrating Australia’s trade and … Continue reading Free trade agreement drives industry growth →

Two Indian entrepreneurs will tour Queensland as part of an initiative to boost trade and education links. Innovation Minister Kate Jones announced the 2019 Queensland-India Innovators Experience while on a trade mission to India in late 2018. Jones said the campaign to promote opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs to research, work and study in Queensland, had … Continue reading Indian entrepreneurs set to promote Queensland overseas →

The NSW government, through a Study NSW Partner Project grant, has supported a pilot program that matches international students in NSW with NSW-based exporters to complete market research projects for foreign markets with export potential. Practera, the grant recipient, was awarded funding in September 2018 and launched the inaugural cohort of the Global Trade Accelerator … Continue reading Study partner program gives valuable insights to exporters →

The Ai Group added its voice to a global business initiative to urge reform of the World Trade Organisation and the rebuilding of trust in globalisation at an annual meeting of the Global Business Coalition, held in New Delhi in mid-February. Ai Group chief executive, Innes Willox, representing Australia at the meeting, led discussions on … Continue reading Ai Group supports global initiative to reform World Trade Organisation →

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show a boom in exports in 2018, which has led to a record high. Figures from early February show strong export performance by iron ore, gas, gold and particularly coal. This led to Australian resources exports in 2018 meeting a new record of $248 billion. Minister for resources … Continue reading Australian exports soared to a record high in 2018 →

Ninety per cent of Australians are more likely to buy Australian-made products than those from overseas, a new Roy Morgan study has found. The survey of 15,000 Australians, aged 14 and over, measured how likely Australians were to buy products from Australia and large players such as USA, China and the UK. The survey, conducted … Continue reading Survey indicates 90 per cent of Australians want locally made products →

An Australian Made Campaign logo is now registered as a trademark in India, which allows Australian exporters to have a registered symbol that can be used on locally made or grown exports into India. The famous Australian Made, Australian Grown (AMAG) logo became formally registered as a trademark in India, Australia’s fifth largest export market, … Continue reading New recognition in India to help Australian exporters soar →