Entries by Suzanne Heim

Bridging Continents Through Space Webinar, July 2025

On July 23, the German Australian Business Council (GABC), in collaboration with the Bulgarian Australian Business Council (BABC), hosted an inaugural webinar in the space focus group, exploring the growing synergies between the Australian and European space sectors. The event brought together key stakeholders from government and industry to discuss the upcoming International Astronautical Congress […]

Europe’s Rare Earth Challenge: How Australian companies can be part of the solution

As the global race for clean energy and electrification accelerates, Europe finds itself at a crossroads. The continent’s ambitions to lead in electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing are under pressure due to a critical supply chain bottleneck: rare earth elements. These metals—particularly neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr)—are essential for EV motors, wind turbines, […]

Trilateral Symposium, Verona, May 2025

On Friday, 9 May, members and friends of the German Australian Business Council convened in the beautiful city of Verona for a weekend of business networking, culture and gastronomy, including a special tour of the oldest, continuous operating library in the world, Fondazione Biblioteca Capitolare (FBC) We were invited by Business Council member, Nina Fiorenza, […]

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 […]