Businesses encouraged to apply for projects under NSW Government’s $100 million Regional Job Creation Fund
Although I’ve never been a big fan of setting targets, I must admit that when it comes to improving female representation in politics and to setting a
net-zero emissions target, the benefits are clear. Even as the world struggles with the health issues from the pandemic, those relying on the supply chain are facing a variety of problems, which collectively
are creating additional delays, cost and uncertainty. None of these factors will assist with economic recovery, or the distribution of vaccines and
other medical products being used to deal with the pandemic. Further, the economic benefits of a reduction in tariffs through Free Trade Agreements
and other trade facilitation measures are being eroded by problems and costs in the supply chain.
When COVID-19 hit Australia, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation (DAAFF) team knew they had a vital role to play in not just supporting Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander artists, but also helping to protect these vulnerable groups from the potentially devastating impacts of the virus.
The December goods trade surplus of $9 billion was a significant increase, up $7.4 billion from the November surplus, according to newly released data
by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
New Zealand's politicians, business people and consumers are welcoming the signing of a protocol to upgrade a free trade agreement (FTA) between their
country and China earlier this month. The UK has taken a major step in the process of joining CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership), one of the world’s
largest and most dynamic free trade areas. ECA Member Down Under Enterprises has been with the ECA for over five years now.
Export Council of Australia welcomes the appointment of the Hon Dan Tehan MP as the new the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment.
The Export Council of Australia (ECA) has developed a series of workshops for companies wanting to understand export documentation requirements and/or
gain assistance in training their team in processing documentation correctly and efficiently. Please note there are three workshops available covering
different topics - learners can attend one or all three!
The Liberal-National Government will continue to defend the interests of our barley producers and exporters by taking action in the World Trade Organization
(WTO) over China’s imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Farmers, businesses and investors across Australia and the Pacific will have their trade opportunities boosted from today with the Pacific Agreement on
Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) coming into force. Australia’s innovative exporters and investors have today been recognised for the contribution they make to our economy at the online Remarkable Australian
Exporters’ Showcase. The Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) has kicked-off, setting a new global benchmark for digital trade rules and providing more digital
trade opportunities for businesses and consumers in both countries. In November, Sony and Microsoft released their next generation videogame consoles: the PlayStation 5, and the Xbox Series S/X. In each case, two versions
of the console were made available to consumers, with the most visible difference between the two being that the cheaper version have a disc drive.
Being able to go to the shop and buy a physical version of your next videogame will now cost you extra. Troy Animal Healthcare have been a member of the Export Council of Australia for just 2 years, they joined the ECA after they required help to update their
export processes. The business wanted to ensure they were up to date with paperwork requirements and were maximising advances in FTAs and Government
support.
After attending the Women Trading Globally program held in Sydney and Melbourne in 2019, Kohinoor Yeasmin, CEO of TARANGO, has set her sights on making
her business into an exceptional and unique "Hand-made Eco-friendly Fair Trade Organisation" of the world. As a member of the World Fair Trade Organization
(WFTO), TARANGO is committed to alleviating poverty and increasing social responsibility through fair trade. The Morrison Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Xavier Simonet as the new Chief Executive Officer of Austrade, the Australian Trade
and Investment Commission. Due to COVID-19, the third Home Affairs Portfolio Industry Summit was the first summit to be held on a virtual platform across two days – 23 and 24 November.
The Home Affairs Portfolio’s annual Industry Summit is its premier industry engagement event. Industry representatives heard from Portfolio's leaders
about the ABF’s strategic direction and priorities for the future. Diana Yates is Managing Director of Cathliro, a producer and supplier of sun dried (smoke free) cocoa beans. She works closely with Solomon Island’s small
cocoa growers to improve their farming practices and ensure they get best prices for their ‘wet’ beans. Cathliro purchases their beans, and then ferments
and sun-dries them to a reliably high standard – achieving “a consistent flavour of light fruity and floral notes”. ECA Member The Lupin Co started the business in 2016 and manufacture foods from Australian Sweet Lupin, as a high protein (40%+) and low carbohydrate (4%)
option in a diabesity challenged world. They built a factory and have vertical integration back to large WA farms which supply the business.
Australian farmers and businesses are set to benefit from better export opportunities with the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
(RCEP) Agreement between Australia and 14 other Indo-Pacific countries.
In 2019, Simheang Tex of Kei Meas, Cambodia, participated in the Australia Awards
Women Trading Globally program along with 14 fellow participants from South East Asia and Mongolia. Simheang shares her inspiring story with us below. 2020 has started as an exciting year for ECA Member, Vekta Automation. They are in the process of strategically planning for the next three years with
a focus on increasing their exporting markets and product offering. They are wrapping up the development of two new products, both will disrupt the
market and provide Vekta with a strong entry point for the European market. In all the plans, visions and actions Vekta continues to focus on building
relationships- their internal Vekta family, customers, suppliers, partners and associations such as ECA. This is how Vekta will continue to grow to
be a global business. Are you financially prepared for export in 2021?
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus is a regional development-centred trade agreement. It is a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
covering goods, services and investment. Negotiations on PACER Plus commenced in 2009 and concluded in Brisbane on 20 April 2017. According to most officials, we appear to have a winner in the United States (US) election with the announcement of the success of the Biden/Harris ticket.
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment will continue to provide certification for goods that meet the requirements of the
Export Control Act.
Businesses encouraged to apply for projects under NSW Government’s $100 million Regional Job Creation Fund
Looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful social impact? Work with us to assist women and Indigenous entrepreneurs to trade
Opinion: How setting a net-zero target will put us ahead
Supply chain and regulation
Australian Export Awards recognising remarkable resilience: NT Innovation takes Indigenous art to the world
Exports showing steely resolve
FTA upgrade with China applauded in New Zealand
The UK has confirmed over the past weekend, they will formally be applying to join trans-Pacific trade bloc
ECA featured member: Down Under Enterprises
"Our business is over 90 per cent export – so we felt like we needed to be connected with ECA and the resources which ECA makes available to members,"
said Phillip Prather, Head of Marketing and Operations at Down Under Enterprises.
Tariff-ic start to 2021 for Australia’s farmers
Ministerial Appointment Trade, Tourism & Investment
"It is a great honour to serve the Australian people as a minister in the Morrison Government and I thank the Prime Minister for asking me to serve
as the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment."
Getting the Export Documentation Right - March 2021 Online Workshops
WTO action to defend interests of Australia’s barley producers
Trade agreement with the Pacific enters into force
Recognising Australia’s remarkable exporters
Australia-Singapore digital trade agreement kicks-off
Diversifying trade might require playing more video games
ECA featured member: Troy Animal Healthcare
Women Trading Globally participant empowering underprivileged women in Bangladesh
Appointment of new Austrade CEO
Paving a path through COVID-19?
Supporting farming livelihoods of Solomon Islands women through boutique cocoa bean export
The Lupin Co - Navigating the world of exporting
Regional trade deal to boost export opportunities for Aussie farmers and businesses
2019 Women Trading Globally Participant Empowering Cambodian Women Through Employment
Vekta Automation:Our focus is on building relationships
Export Finance Webinar: Are you prepared for 2021? Register today!
PACER Plus will come into force on 13 December 2020
The possible Australian trade consequences from the US election result
It has yet to be recognised or endorsed by the current US President and his followers but the plan seems to be that the Biden/Harris administration
will be inaugurated on 20 January 2021. Although the manner of that inauguration may be very different in the time of the pandemic.China trade disruptions