Changes affecting the Subclass 457 visa program
From 1 July 2010, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship is switching from the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) system to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) system. While the same occupations remain eligible for the Subclass 457 program, they will be described differently and be assigned new codes. > Read more
Global Economic Summit 2011
The 2nd edition of Global Economic Summit 2011 on trade and investment, with a special emphasis on Small & Medium Enterprises, is scheduled from January 27 - 29 2011 at Expo Centre, World Trade Centre, Mumbai. > Read more
VECCI Business Mission to Shanghai World Expo
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (VECCI) is organising a senior business delegation to China from Saturday 4 September through to Saturday 11 September 2010 for organisations interested in gaining access to influential business decision makers in China. > Read more
Australian companies remain focussed on overseas expansion, despite financial barriers
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), the Australian Government's export credit agency, today released their third annual Global Readiness index (GRi), which shows that Australian companies are continuing to seek expansion opportunities across the globe.
In March 2010, 936 Australian companies participated in the GRi survey, which examined key aspects of their experience of going global, including the drivers, destinations and obstacles and sources and availability of funds. > Read more
The Impact of Free Trade Agreements on Trade & Investment
The Federal Government has asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a study on the impact of bilateral and regional trade agreements (FTAs) on trade and investment barriers and on Australia's trade and economic performance.
ACCI and the Productivity Commission have drafted a survey and are currently seeking the input of business owners, managers and exporters. > Read more
APEC seeks to help business take advantage of Free Trade Agreements
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has launched a new gateway to tariff and rules of origin information to help alleviate the so-called "noodle bowl" effect created by the proliferation of free trade agreements.
APEC's 21 members account for around 44 per cent of world trade, and have completed over 40 intra-APEC free trade agreements (FTAs). However, a lack of accessible information often prevents business taking full advantage of these special trading arrangements. > Read more
Keep up to date with your export markets
You may know that Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) provides financial and insurance solutions to help Australian businesses exporting and investing overseas to overcome financial barriers, but did you know that EFIC also produces a free monthly update on developments in the world economy and the ever-changing commercial risks to be managed when doing business in international export markets? > Read more
Inside Japan's New Economy
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is working towards establishing a collaborative relationship with the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry to further develop the international scope of CCIQ services. > Read more
ASEAN - Australia - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA)
Under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), which came into force on 1 January 2010, a process has been established through which exporters must apply for and obtain a special purpose Certificate of Origin (CO) that officially attests to the eligibility for preferential treatment of the product they intend to export to another AANZFTA market. > Read more
Stronger English capability combats exploitation
The language requirement for all subclass 457 trades and chef applicants has been raised in response to concerns about the exploitation of workers from non-English speaking countries. > Read more
Traders warned about non-existent ICC instruments quoted on Internet
Traders are warned to be aware of fraudulent business offers on the Internet quoting non-existent instruments of ICC. The false references most frequently concern trading in currencies, commodities, gold and financial instruments. > Read more
Free Trade Agreements
Australian International Trade Policy
Bi-lateral trade agreements
Under discussion
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Attention all Exporters to Thailand
The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement is a major market opening agreement, which will result in Thai tariffs on virtually all goods imported from Australia being eliminated by 1 January 2010. It will also substantially improve the environment for bilateral services trade and investment. > More.
Testimonials
"The support from the international team at Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland has been invaluable. Beyond the numerous Carnets they prepare for us each year, often with limited notice, the advice and support has given us the confidence to develop our international business beyond our expectations. To be honest, they are more a partner than a resource."
Paul Amos, Managing Director, Xtra Research
Exporter & Importer Tough Time Tips
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland's International Trade Committee has prepared a list of tips to assist Queensland importers and exporters survive the tough economic times.
TradeStart Help for Exporters
What services do we have for new exporters? Are you ready to export? Need to know the basics of getting ready to export? Need documentation for exporting? Preparing a marketing plan or an export quotation?
Visit the Austrade website for all the information.
The new Selling to the Government booklet by chapter is now available online at austrade.gov.au/usgovaccess.
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC)provides finance and insurance solutions to help Australian exporters overcome financial barriers when growing their business overseas. As the Australian Government's export credit agency, we help successful businesses to win, finance and protect export trade or overseas investments where their bank is unable to provide all the support they need.
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