There has been a recent surge in interest in the international trade, transport and logistics industry thanks to the Make Your Move campaign funded by the International Trade Development Fund (ITDFund).

Australia’s top exporters have tonight been honoured for the significant contribution they make to our economy at the 57th Australian Export Awards in Canberra.

Protecting intellectual property should be a key part of any business strategy for China. Join David Bennett, IP Australia’s Beijing-based IP Counsellor, for a webinar on what you can do to protect your IP in China.

The spread of African swine fever in China could halve its pig population, pushing up pork prices and causing consumers to substitute pork with other protein sources, potentially driving demand for Australian beef.

The department of Agriculture is providing opportunities for export certification industry stakeholders to participate in face-to-face engagement sessions on the draft plant export cost recovery implementation statement (CRIS).

Many Australian business owners are looking to infiltrate the American market and for good reason. The United States of America (USA) is the world’s largest economy - with a population of over 325 million people - what business wouldn’t want to operate in this economy?

You've got a trade mark, but what if it's being challenged?

Join IP Australia on 3 December at 12pm for their new webinar ‘ What you need to know if your trade mark is challenged’. This webinar will explain the trade mark oppositions and hearings process. It will also provide you with the tools you will need if your trade mark is being opposed. 

The NSW Government invites you to an Introduction to Exporting workshop in Camden. This workshop aims to help new and existing exporters increase their knowledge of export, and understand export fundamentals.

The NSW Government invites you to an Introduction to Exporting workshop in the Southern Highlands. This free interactive workshop is designed for businesses starting out on their export journey and those looking to consolidate knowledge.

94 of Australia’s leading exporters will this year fight it out for the top honours at the 2019 Australian Export Awards.

Federal Trade Minister Simon Birmingham today announced the finalists for the prestigious awards that shine a spotlight on the enormous contribution exporters make to the economy.

The preparation of export documentation can be confusing, time consuming, costly and prone to human error, and yet correct export documentation is vital for any exporter to transact business in an efficient and cost-effective way. 

We strongly encourage Australian companies who are considering doing business in China to register their trade marks in China as early as possible.

A recent case involving an Australian company illustrates the risks for those who do business in China without a registered Chinese trademark.

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sydney in partnership with AusIndustry and Campbelltown City Council invites you to a focused exporting workshop in Campbelltown.

This workshop is designed for businesses starting out on their export journey and those looking to consolidate knowledge. 

A cutting edge NSW based company Cover Genius which is streamlining the insurance sector with simple policies and instantly approved claims has been crowned the 2019 NSW Exporter of the Year.

Do you want to learn how to expand your business into new overseas markets? Register to attend an Export ready workshop.

In what has been hailed as Queensland’s Export night of nights 16 Queensland businesses have been recognised and celebrated for their outstanding success and contribution to the state’s trade output at the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, which were held at Brisbane City Hall on Thursday 10 October.

Emergency short-term capital controls have been announced to stabilise the falling peso, posing risks to Australian exporters and businesses in Argentina.

The NSW Government invites you to an Introduction to Exporting workshop in Cessnock. This workshop aims to help new and existing exporters increase their knowledge of export, and understand export fundamentals.

As a business, chances are you’re creating intellectual property that you’ll want to protect. The process of patenting can often be an uncertain and daunting journey. For first time applicants engaging an attorney can greatly increase the chances of success.

If you are looking to expand your business internationally, using the Madrid System (Madrid) can be an efficient way to protect your trade mark overseas. The list of goods and services is an important part of any international application filed under Madrid.

Learn how to expand your business into new, overseas markets at this free Export Ready Workshop on 19 September.

If you’re doing business in China, you will at some point need a contract. A well-drafted contract that sets out the details of your agreement can reduce the risk around a business transaction.

Unfortunately, Australians often use poorly drafted contracts that are not well suited to protecting their interests in China. Below we list key tips for your China-related contracts.

The US and China trade dispute escalated in recent weeks, with the People’s Bank of China allowing its currency to fall below 7 yuan per US dollar – a key threshold that hasn’t been passed since the global financial crisis (chart – USD/CYN). This prompted the US Treasury to call it a ‘currency manipulator’.

The Australian Government, state and territory governments, industry and environmental groups have worked together to deliver a new national biosecurity website which will be a central hub for Australia’s biosecurity information.

It's official!

From the Kimberley to Augusta and places in between, 32 businesses and four leading businesswomen have been announced as finalists for the 2019 Western Australian Industry & Export Awards.

Since founding Win Win Parenting in 2013, Dr Rosina McAlpine’s education programs have been helping working parents across Australia balance work-life priorities.

Join us in Melbourne for a half day workshop to learn how to utilize Free Trade Agreements. Australia has trade deals with a range of countries including China-Australia (ChAFTA), Japan-Australia (JAEPA), Korea-Australia (KAFTA), and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). What do these FTAs mean for your business and how can you take advantage of them?

Earlier this year the Australian Government concluded free trade agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong, but the Parliament is only now considering whether to make those agreements law.

We cannot take for granted that this will happen. After the election there are a lot of unknowns about the Australian Parliament’s support for free trade: Labour is rebuilding its policy platform and the positions of key cross-benchers are unclear.

As an exporting business, chances are you’re creating intellectual property (IP) that you’ll want to protect. The process of patenting can often be an uncertain and daunting journey. An Australian patent provides protection only within Australia.