Entries by Suzanne Heim

End of Year Breakfast Briefing, December 2019, Frankfurt

On 11 December 2019, the German Australian Business Council concluded the year with a breakfast briefing focusing on our 2019 themes of the Australia- EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and digitalization. We also had pleasure in welcoming Ms Anna Fedeles, the new Consul-General, Frankfurt, and Trade Commissioner with responsibility for the DACH region and the […]

Australian government launches Global Talent Program

The Australian Government has introduced the Global Talent Program (GTP) which aims to bring up to 5000 talented individuals from across the world to Australia. Seven sectors are being targeted: AgTech, FinTech, MedTech, Cyber Security; Quantum Information, Advanced Digital, Data Science and ICT, Space and Advanced Manufacturing and Energy and Mining Technology. The GTP focuses […]

ABIE conference, November 2019, Frankfurt

On November 8th, 2019, the GABC patron, Dan Tebbutt, General Manager Europe and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Frankfurt for Austrade welcomed delegates from a number of ABIE organisations at the Australian Consulate-General in Frankfurt a.M. He delivered a special briefing on Austrade’s global strategy and priorities which was followed by networking at the Indian […]

Act Global, Think Local- Tools for Global Brands to Engage with Local Culture at CADU (Cafe an der Universität), November 2019, Munich

On the evening of November 5th 2019, members and friends of the German Australian Business Council were introduced by Martin Karaffa, Associate Partner at Hofstede Insights, to the world of branding and advertising, observed from the cultural point of view. Martin successfully engaged the audience by comparing the “me-culture” vs. “us-culture” and explained the effects […]

German Australian Business Council represented at the AHK Ambassador’s Gala Dinner in Sydney, October 2019

German Australian Business Council Chair, Sabine Pittrof, attended the Ambassador’s Gala Dinner of the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Sydney on the 18th of October, 2019. The event marked the introduction of the new German Ambassador to Australia, Dr Thomas Fitschen. In his address, the Ambassador gave an overview of the status of […]

AHK Webinar on GST and registration requirements in Australia, November 2019

The German- Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK), one of our partner organisations, is holding a German language webinar on GST and registration requirements in Australia on the 18th of November, 2019. Please find more information attached. Ankuendigungsflyer_Grundlagen des Umsatzsteuersystems (GST), Registrierungs- und Meldepflichten in Australien_18.11.2019 If you are interested in participating, please follow […]

ABIE representatives meet in Australia, October 2019, Sydney

In an ABIE first, representatives from four ABIE organisations: the European Australian Business Council, the Australia Spain Business Association, the Irish Australian Chamber of Commerce and the German Australian Business Council were able to gather for a working lunch in Sydney. Delegates discussed ways to advance the network and better integrate the Australian organisations. Thank […]

Berliner Wirtschaftsverbände Sommerfest 2019, August, Berlin

As in the previous years, the Sommerfest der Berliner Wirtschaftsverbände was again a great success! With perfect weather and a very strong turnout, more than 15 GABC members had ample opportunity to mingle in a relaxed atmosphere and network with their peers, including those from the local Berlin region, Germany and also with members from […]

GABC- MING Business Networking at Oktoberfest 2019, September, Munich

On the 29th of September 2019, the GABC Oktoberfest Business Networking Event took place. GABC members and guests met at the Schottenhamel Festzelt. Together with more than 230 participants from the MING (Munich International Networking Groups), everybody enjoyed the unique atmosphere over lunch. The typical Bavarian white blue sky weather and the lively music, beer […]

Siemens Factory Tour, September 2019, Frankfurt

On the 26th of September 2019, the German Australian Business Council invited members and friends to a tour through the Siemens Medium Voltage Switchgear factory in Frankfurt. Since 1984, Siemens has built gas-insulated switchgears, which can be used in transformer and distribution systems of power supply companies, as well as in medium-voltage systems which can […]