Entries by Suzanne Heim

CBA Economic Briefing, Frankfurt, April 2025

The day after President Trump’s “Liberation Day” couldn’t be more fitting to discuss unexplored opportunities between Germany and Australia. At an event of German Australian Business Council on 3 April 2025, Joe Capurso, the Commonwealth Bank’s Head of International & Sustainable Economics, illustrated how the new imposed tariffs impact the US and global economies, and […]

CPA Australia Budget Report, March 2025

The 2025-26 Australian Federal Budget was handed down by Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers on Tuesday 25 March 2025 from Parliament House in Canberra. Here is some information from CPA Australia regarding the Budget: For a more detailed analysis: CPA Australia Budget Report 2025-26 Key highlights: CPA article Australian Federal Budget Landing Page  

Green Hydrogen Roundtable with Dechema, Frankfurt, February 2025

Exploring the challenges of green hydrogen production and consumption 💧 On 20 February, some Board Members of the German Australian Business Council e.V. were delighted to co-host a Roundtable Discussion on the topic of “H2 – Beyond the Hype” — with industry experts & key stakeholders together with DECHEMA. Including keynote speaker Dr. Florian Ausfelder, Manager of the […]

Board Strategy Meeting, Berlin, January 2025

A new year, a new vision! Kicking off 2025 with our energised Board…. ⚡️ Our German Australian Business Council Board came together recently for our annual Strategy meeting, with the aim to reflect, review and revise our strategy into actionable activities for 2025. Activities with our Members top of mind, how we can enhance our […]

End of Year Message 2024, Sabine Pittrof, Chair

Dear Members and Friends, As we approach the end of 2024, it is a good time to look back on the year for the German Australian Business Council. 2024 was a year of continued transition: Both Business Council Patrons, H.E. Ambassador Natasha Smith, and Consul-General Kelly Matthews, have commenced their posts, and both have kindly […]

Eisstockschießen Networking Event, Munich, December 2025

On Sunday, 15 December, the German Australian Business Council hosted a small informal business networking get-together at the Wirtshaus Zum Straubinger. In cold temperatures we celebrated the festive season over mulled wine and with Eisstockschießen. It was great to have an exclusive group of members and friends in attendance. Despite the low temperature, spirits were […]

Business Council Chair attends the launch of Austrian sister organisation

Business Council Chair, Sabine Pittrof, attended the launch of the Austrian Australian Business Council in Vienna last week. “I was very impressed with the high quality of companies attending and delighted to be asked to recount the history of the Australian Business in Europe network. I would like to congratulate  AABC Chairs Gabriele Costigan and […]

Business Networking at Oktoberfest, Munich, September 2024

On 29 September 2024, members and friends of the German Australian Business Council (GABC) joined the annual Octoberfest networking event for Munich International Business Groups! More than 260 participants attended the Schottenhammel tent to enjoy the traditional menu, raise glasses and sing along with Bavarian brass music. The event also included members from the American-German […]

Australia 1872 Showcase, Frankfurt, September 2024

Australia 1872 is a story of courage and entrepreneurship, of the son of a poor Hamburger fishmonger who made history with his 630 lbs nugget and left a legacy of life in pictures. As a businessman and politician, he continued to build bridges, by showcasing Australia to the world. Literally building bridges, he was one […]