Latest news - 2015

The substantial benefits secured through the historic China Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) are set to start flowing from 20 December, the Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb has today announced.

The powerful contribution Australian exporters are making to economic growth has been further highlighted in the latest figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said.

South Australian exporters have a major new supporter as they chase export markets around the world, following a decision by Australian government agency Export Finance Australia to open an Adelaide office.

We are very proud that our client ANCA was named Australian Exporter of the Year, as well as winning this year’s Manufacturing category.

The great aircraft carrier that is China is slowly changing direction, as its leaders have been urging for more than a decade.

A hi-tech Victorian manufacturer of tool and cutter grinders has won the exporter of the year title at the Australian Export Awards in Melbourne.

The achievements of Australian exporters will be showcased at a major event in Melbourne on Friday when Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb announces the winners of this year’s Australian Export Awards.

Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb will lead Australia’s largest ever trade and investment business mission to Indonesia this week, aimed at highlighting Australian capability in major industry sectors.

Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb says Australian businesses are another step closer to realising the enormous opportunities created by the Free Trade Agreement with China, after implementing legislation passed the Senate today.

Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb has welcomed today’s release of the negotiated text for the historic Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP).

At the Brisbane G20 Summit in November 2014, the leaders concluded that trade and competition are powerful drivers of growth, increased living standards and job creation.

Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb has launched a program aimed at providing new exporters with the skills they need to capitalise on the opportunities created by the landmark free trade agreements with Korea, Japan and China.

Transferring his skills from the football field to wine has been a natural progression for former Hawthorn footballer Richie Vandenberg.

The Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb has welcomed the overnight release of the European Commission’s new trade and investment strategy, confirming it will seek authorisation from the EU’s member countries, to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia.

Perth-based company Energy Made Clean has won a contract worth almost $4 million to build a battery storage system claimed to be the nation’s biggest.

Managing your finances is crucial to a successful export venture. Andrew Watson, executive director of export credit agency Export Finance Australia, provides four key tips.

Media release from The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP and The Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP

Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb, has departed for a visit to Jakarta tomorrow to enhance our trade and investment relationship with Indonesia.

Business Envoy is a bi-monthly online publication that connects DFAT with business.

An article by Rowan Callick, Asia-Pacific Editor, The Australian.

Media release from The Hon. Julie Bishop

Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb today launched a publication promoting the trade and investment opportunities for Australian business in the ten countries comprising the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) Trade Talk weekly newsletter brings you a selection of the latest trade news from Australia and the world.

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Business Envoy is a bi-monthly online publication that connects DFAT with business.

The Export Council of Australia (ECA), with partners, ANZ, and content providers, Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, have launched an FTA Tool, a website for Australian exporters that simplifies the use of the 10 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed between Australia and other nations.

Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb today announced a new initiative to assist Australian businesses capture opportunities in China’s rapidly growing online retail markets.

Today, Australia signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement with China, our largest trading partner, with total trade worth almost $160 billion in 2013-14, and a growing source of investment.

Exporters welcome a lower currency because, all else equal, it improves their competiveness abroad, but the size of the benefits differ among exporters. Agricultural exporters are the largest benExport Finance Australiaiaries of a weaker exchange rate; the effect on mining is less pronounced. 

Export Finance Australia congratulates Ferra on receiving a $2 million grant.

Business Envoy is a bi-monthly online publication that connects DFAT with business. 

Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb will visit Papua New Guinea between 17-20 May to promote further commercial engagement and two-way investment in areas such as resources and energy, infrastructure and services.

New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data shows that in March 2015, Australia’s merchandise exports increased strongly to a number of our key trading partners compared to a year ago.

Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb today launched the 53rd Australian Export Awards for 2015.

The hard working women and men of Australian small business are the engine room of our economy. Their innovative and entrepreneurial spirit will drive Australia’s economic future. 

Our quarterly SME Exporter Sentiment research provides insights on current trends and issues in export markets.

Excellent article by Rowan Callick, Asia-Pacific Editor, The Australian.

Media release from The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP

Discover how Australia's Free Trade Agreements with China, Korea and Japan can benefit your business.

Export Finance Australia is excited to congratulate successful exporter HMPS, a South Australian company which specialises in the development and manufacturing of high quality machinery for packaging processes, on their recent award wins at the Auspack 2015 awards.

Article by Rowan Callick, Asia-Pacific Editor, The Australian.

Join NSW Trade & Investment on a business trade mission to Hong Kong and showcase your products to the Asian Market. 

Tariffs on Australian exports to Japan have been cut for the second time this year, giving businesses – large and small – an even greater advantage in this lucrative Asian market, Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb said.

Media release from The Hon Andrew Robb AO MP.

Business Envoy is a new bi-monthly online publication that connects DFAT with business.

Hear from Andrew Hunter, Export Finance Australia MD, on how our new Export Contract Loan will help more SME exporters.

China continues to be the leading market for Australian services exports, worth $7.5 billion in 2013-14; a figure Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb says will only increase as businesses capitalise on opportunities created through our recently concluded Free Trade Agreement.

Opening Tourism Australia’s inaugural Destination Australia Conference, Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb, said that tourism can be the fastest growing sector in Australia this decade but it would require “vision, courage and a huge injection of capital”.

The digital landscape can be quite a confusing place, especially for SME's who have a limited budget and require maximum return.

The Hon Andrew Robb opinion piece.

I welcome the announcement by my colleague Minister Barnaby Joyce, of more than $11 million in grants to improve market access for small exporters of dairy, meat, egg, fish, horticultural and grain products.

Andrew Robb, Federal Minister for Trade and Investment - Opinion piece.

Victorian farmers now have a competitive advantage, writes ANDREW ROBB.

Thriving, innovative small and medium businesses are key to the Commonwealth Government’s plan to build a secure, strong economy and create jobs.

Manjimup small and medium business owners are invited to meet Minister for Small Business, The Hon. Bruce Billson MP at a roundtable hosted by Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson MP on Thursday 5 February.

Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb is encouraging businesses to explore potential export opportunities with Japan, as the Free Trade Agreement with Australia’s second-largest trading partner commences today.

On 4 February we submitted a “Letter to the Editor” in response to Michael West’s article, “Multinational miners grab Export Finance Australia’s cash” published by Fairfax on 2 February.