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“Premium” branding helping small Australian producers stand out in China

David Adams — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 02:05:52 +0000

There is no "magic" formula to cracking the Chinese export market, but Australian brands still stand to benefit by positioning their goods as "premium" quality, says a recent exhibitor at China's largest international export conference.

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Sober Par-Tea: Malaysia gets a taste of Australia’s finest non-alcoholic beverages at exclusive trade event

Morganne Kopittke — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:57:21 +0000

Australian brands from New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, and Queensland showcased their non-alcoholic beers, wines and spirits at a “Sober Par-Tea”

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Australian winemakers turn their attention from China to India amid a new trade deal

Emma Elsworthy — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:28:30 +0000

The Albanese government's new trade pact with India will boost the Aussie wine industry, but winemakers say it will be no substitute for the once lucrative export market to China.

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Australia’s new free trade deal with India to come into effect from December 29

Melissa Coade — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:37:35 +0000

The deal will mean tariffs on 85% of Australian exports to India will be eliminated and a separate category of local exports (5%) will have costs revised down.

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Here’s how Aussie SMEs are still finding success in China, despite ongoing challenges

Morganne Kopittke — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:14:04 +0000

A new report has found Australian SMEs that are adopting innovative approaches are achieving success in the Chinese economy.

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Wine, barley, beef and lobster exporters hope for China trade sanctions relief at Xi-Albanese meeting

David Adams — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:33:47 +0000

Australia will focus on China's punishing trade sanctions when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets President Xi Jinping, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

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Meet the South Australian business taking its smart street furniture to the world

Kurtis Eichler — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:47:49 +0000

An Adelaide engineering company has further plans to tackle the global market with an export-friendly line of smart furniture and modular buildings.

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Up to 90% of Australia’s fuel imports could be threatened if conflict escalates in the South China Sea

Richard Oloruntoba — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:44:11 +0000

With its growing navy and air force, and the bases it has built throughout the area, China is increasingly capable of disrupting shipping lanes crucial to Australia’s exports and imports.

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Australia spends over $40 million a year on trade representatives overseas. Is it worth it?

Julia Bergin — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 01:53:35 +0000

A state-by-state breakdown shows state governments are spending $44 million on trade representatives overseas. What do taxpayers get for it?

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“Strongest ever” foot and mouth disease screening in place as Indonesian border remains open

Ben Ice — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 01:19:49 +0000

It's an outbreak threat that has border security and the livestock industry on high alert, but farming groups are in support of the government's decision to leave borders with Indonesia open.

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