MEMBER EVENT | St. George’s Day Dinner

St. George’s Day Dinner 2019 Saint George’s Day (23rd April) is the National Day for England. The Irish famously have St. Patrick, the Scottish have St. Andrew, the Welsh have St. David, and St. George is our patron Saint of England. While not a National Day in England and generally not so well known, we …

Downer EDI Limited

          Our Purpose is to create and sustain the modern environment by building trusted relationships with our customers. Our Promise is to work closely with our customers to help them succeed, using world-leading insights and solutions. Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and we are the leading provider …

MEMBER NEWS | Pinsent Masons Publication: ASEAN Green Infrastructure Gets $1 Billion Boost

A $1 billion finance facility to support investment in ‘green’ infrastructure across southeast Asia was announced last week in Thailand. The new facility aims to serve as a spur for private capital and will provide loans and necessary technical assistance for sovereign sustainable transport, clean energy, and resilient water systems among other green infrastructure projects, …

MEMBER NEWS | Pinsent Masons Publication: Hong Kong and Australia Sign Free Trade Deal

Hong Kong and Australia have signed a deal on free trade and services which Hong Kong has said improves conditions for two-way investment and guarantees zero-tariffs on goods. The deal covers goods, services, investment, intellectual property, government procurement, competition and other related areas. Hong Kong commerce and economic development secretary Edward Yau, who signed the …

EVENT | Mentor Walks

  Mentor Walks bring together established women leaders and emerging women leaders in our community to connect, learn, mentor and share experiences.  As they walk, they discuss their professional and personal challenges, successes, aspirations, and lessons learned. As a mentee, you will be introduced to our many esteemed mentors and have the opportunity to select …

EVENT | China’s Green Shift: Environmental Regulations And Their Impacts For Foreign Businesses

Reducing pollution is one of the three “battles” which China’s government has pledged to fight over the next few years. Since 2017, the central government has taken unprecedented action against environmentally non-compliant businesses and government officials, displaying enough political muscle to prove its point: China’s green push is here to stay. Our upcoming event “China’s Green Shift” will shed light …

MEMBER NEWS | Ambassador To China

AMBASSADOR TO CHINA Today I announce the appointment of Mr Graham Fletcher as Australia’s next Ambassador to China. Australia and China share a multi-faceted and constructive relationship, founded on shared interests and mutual respect. Our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is characterised by strong economic ties and collaboration on our shared priorities. China is Australia’s largest trading …

MEMBER NEWS | Strengthening the Future of the Australia – China Relationship

STRENGTHENING THE FUTURE OF THE AUSTRALIA-CHINA RELATIONSHIP The Morrison Government will establish a new and innovative National Foundation for Australia-China Relations to strengthen one of Australia’s most significant bilateral relationships. The National Foundation will be a high profile platform for the promotion of Australia-China ties. It will harness efforts of the private sector, peak bodies, …