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www.austrade.gov.au By Jennifer
Summary of the website • The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s trade and investment development agency, operating as a statutory agency within the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio. Austrade’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Peter O'Byrne reports directly to the Minister for Trade • Austrade operates through a global network of offices, with representatives overseas in over 110 locations in more than 60 countries. Across Australia, Austrade operates 18 offices and a network of 50 TradeStart offices including 8 Export Hubs, in partnership with public and private sector ally organisations • Austrade's ABN is 11 764 698 227
The website is set up to give information on Austrade policy issues Their objectives are: • Delivers services that assist Australian businesses initiate, sustain and grow trade and outward investment. • Promotes Australia as an inward investment destination and, with the States and Territories, supports the inflow of productive foreign direct investment. • Administers the Export Market Development Grants scheme. • Undertakes initiatives designed to improve community awareness of, and commitment to, international trade and investment. • Provides advice to the Australian Government on its trade and investment development activities. • Delivers consular, passport and other government services in designated overseas locations. The main content areas are about: Export from Australia Buy from Australia Invest in Australia Latest news They offer support through: International agreements Legal issues
On the site it also connects you to many different links which include links for legislation sources and links for IP-related professional associations: http://www.austrade.gov.au/Legal-issues/default.aspx http://www.austrade.gov.au/Free-Trade-Agreements/default.aspx http://www.austrade.gov.au/Export/default.aspx http://www.austrade.gov.au/About-Austrade/default.aspx http://www.austrade.gov.au/ My opinion on the website: Austrade assists Australian businesses contribute to national prosperity by succeeding in trade and investment, internationally, and promoting and supporting productive foreign investment into Australia. The people who run the site: This website not only include one person it’s 9 people. PETER O'BYRNE, MCom(Hons), FCPA, FAICD- Chief Executive Officer PETER YUILE-Deputy CEO - Executive Director, Government and Corporate Services PAT EVANS - Executive Director - Exporter Services HAZEL BENNETT - Executive Director - Finance Information and Planning MARCIA KIMBALL - Executive Director - Human Resources DAVID J. TWINE - Regional Director and Executive General Manager - South Asia, South East Asia and PacificIAN WING - Regional Director - Europe, Middle East & Africa LAURIE SMITH - Regional Director - North East Asia GRAME BARTY - Regional Director - Americas