Entries by Suzanne Heim

Australian Small Business Showcase & Networking, Berlin, May 2025

The German Australian Business Council proudly hosted the Australian Small Business Showcase & Networking Event on the evening of 14 May at the vibrant Serre Bar in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin. The event brought together over 25 members and guests from diverse sectors, celebrating the spirit of Australian entrepreneurship in Germany. The highlight […]

Newest Addition to the World’s Oldest Library, Verona, May 2025

The oldest continuous library in the world receives its newest edition! On behalf of the German Australian Business Council e.V. Australian Business Council, Co-Chair, Sabine Pittrof, has this weekend donated a book from member Dr. Christoph Hein “Australia 1872” to the world’s oldest continuous library, the Fondazione Biblioteca Capitolare di Verona (FBC) in Verona, Italy. […]

AGM 2025, Frankfurt & Online, April 2025

On the 8th April 2025, the German Australian Business Council held its Annual General Meeting at the multifunctional event premises of Memox Taunusanlage in Frankfurt am Main. We are proud to report 12 events in 2024, as well as a policy submission and participation in a parliamentary hearing on the FTA. 2024 also afforded us […]

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 […]