Australian British Chamber of Commerce

🚨 SPECIAL BRIEFING ANNOUNCEMENT | Tech Central Sydney: An Exclusive In-Conversation with Mike Cannon-Brookes! Don't miss our briefing next month on Tech Central, the growing epicentre of NSW's 24/7 tech and innovation economy. Backed by NSW Government, Tech Central fuses Australian talent with high growth startups, scaleups, global tech giants and venture capital funds - all in a well-connected district, supported by both new and established infrastructure. 🎤Spearheading this future-shaping discussion is Atlassian CEO and Co-Founder, Mike Cannon-Brookes, Australia’s foremost champion of tech and AI, alongside an esteemed panel of industry leaders: The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology Chancellor David Thodey AO, FTSE, Chancellor, University of Sydney Amy Glancey, Chief of Staff, Atlassian Stuart FitzRoy, Managing Director APAC, Rokt James Tynan, Partner, Square Peg Ticky Fullerton, Chief Executive Officer, Australian British Chamber of Commerce We’ve already seen strong demand for registrations - secure your spot early to avoid missing out: https://lnkd.in/gdWJQb-q #TechCentral #Innovation #AI #TechLeadership #DigitalEconomy #NSWInnovation #SmartCities

We were thrilled to host you at our briefing last week with The Rt Hon. the Lord Spellar, UK Trade Envoy to Australia! 🌏 Our Friday boardroom lunch at the British Consulate was another thoroughly engaging event with incoming Trade Envoy Lord Spellar, the last of his meet-and-greet tour across the continent. Chamber Members from the defence, infrastructure, energy transition, health, and political sectors gathered for a wide-ranging discussion on the day the Federal Election was announced, followed by an excellent opportunity for networking. Thanks to our event partner Louise Cantillon, British Consul General, for helping to deliver such a memorable afternoon. We look forward to seeing Lord Spellar back in country later in the year. #Innovation #Leadership #Networking #TradeRelations #UKAustralia

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Continuing the post-Budget dialogue, we were delighted to hear from Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand Global Commodities, HSBC, in Adelaide. As one of the most sought-after voices across the Australian economy, Paul's analysis offered crucial insights to our South Australian guests. With the 2025-26 Budget handed down just days before, Paul broke down the complexities and government priorities with remarkable clarity. Thanks as always to Paul, and to our fantastic hosts Nathan Foulis, State Manager - SA, and John Dyson, General Manager, Mott MacDonald. We are particularly chuffed with the new MM socks! 🧦

Less than 12 hours after Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Albanese Government’s 4th Budget, 200 guests gathered at Parliament of NSW to hear an expert dissection from HSBC's rockstar Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities, Paul Bloxham. The energy in the room was palpable, as Paul outlined the winners and losers in this year’s budget. Tax cuts, tariffs, productivity and policy reform were all laid out, with Paul again calling for structural changes to drive productivity growth. We then jumped into a firecracker of a panel with Nicola Wakefield Evans, AM, Guardian of the Future Fund and Director Extraordinaire of ASX-listed companies; The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon GAICD, Former Defence Minister and Co-Chair, AUKUS Forum; and Amanda Lampe, Director, Corporate Relations at Diageo. Moderated by our own Chief Executive Ticky Fullerton, the panel dove deeper into the energy rebates, non-compete clauses and cost-of-living initiatives that may be Labor's last big pitch prior to the election! Thanks to our panellists and attendees for joining us, and to our event partners for their support of our annual Budget Breakfast – it wouldn’t be possible without you: Christine Artin, Head of Channels, HSBC; Michael Anderson, Partner - Tax, BDO in Australia; and Andy Young, Chief Operating Officer, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation; ICAEW. Photos are now live on our site – please credit Evan Maclean and tag the Chamber when posting: https://lnkd.in/e_X7yn3K

Thanks to all who attended our boardroom breakfast with The Rt Hon. the Lord Spellar, UK Trade Envoy to Australia, this morning! It was a privilege to host such a valuable discussion on the critical importance of the UK-Australia trade and investment relationship. Lord Spellar's insights into strengthening collaboration on skills and training, particularly for enhancing sovereign workforce capabilities, were both timely and impactful. Thanks to our event partners for their help in making this event possible, Steph Lysaght, British Consul-General - Melbourne, and Hazel Brasington, Consultant, Ashurst.

📢UPCOMING EVENT - SELLING FAST! | The Chamber is excited to invite you to our intimate wine-tasting event, curated and hosted by The Royal Exchange of Sydney April 10 🍷 Our wine tastings are the perfect blend of business and pleasure, giving attendees the opportunity to network with fellow Chamber Members alongside a tasting of an impressive array of wines. Prepare your palate for a journey through distinct terroirs, featuring: Balfour's elegant English Sparkling Méthode Traditionnelle, NV; and a curated collection of rare Hunter Valley wines: ◾ Semillon 2006 ◾ Chardonnay 2023 ◾ Shiraz 2013 ◾ Sangiovese 2006 ◾ Fortified Semillon 2007 Spaces are extremely limited, so book now: https://lnkd.in/gZSXrSEh #WineTasting #HunterValleyWines #RoyalExchange #SydneyNetworking #WineEnthusiast

🌟 Thanks to everyone who joined us in Perth for our VIP boardroom lunch in honour of the new UK Trade Envoy to Australia, The Rt Hon. the Lord Spellar. It was a particularly special morning, with Perth marking Lord Spellar’s first stop on his extensive tour of Australia—and what a fantastic way to kick it off! A big thank you to KPMG Global Mining Leader & Western Australia Chairman, Trevor Hart, for hosting a splendid lunch and offering a warm welcome to our special guests. We were also delighted to be joined by The Hon. Paul Papalia CSC MLA, reaffirmed as WA Defence Minister following the resounding election result. KPMG’s thought leadership in defence—both in the UK and Australia—is hugely valued by our Chamber, and we’re looking forward to the firm’s involvement in the upcoming Defence Catalyst in the UK this September. Also in attendance were special guests, Rebecca Brown, Director General, and Linda Dawson, Deputy Director General - Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation; Kathryn Essex, Security and Defence Industry, British High Commission Canberra; The Hon. Michael Gunner, former Chief Minister of the NT and now Partner, KPMG; Lance Glare, Director, KPMG; and Maria Rennie, British Consul-General Perth. A big thank you to all who made this event a success! 🇦🇺🤝🇬🇧 #UKAustraliaRelations #PerthEvents #KPMG #AustraliaDefence #UKTrade

We hope you left our "Managing Employee Entitlement and the Modern Workplace Dynamic" boardroom breakfast on Tuesday with fresh insights and food for thought! A special thank you to Pinsent Masons for hosting, and Ben McKinley, Partner – Workplace Relations & Safety, for his insights on the biggest challenges facing Australia’s largest employers. Topics explored included the return-to-office dilemma, workforce optimisation, talent competition, legal risk mitigation through strong leadership, and key lessons from Australian and UK firms. #Leadership #MelbourneEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement

🦁 🏉 The countdown is ON! Just 100 days until The British & Irish Lions electrify Australia. Join us for our Sports Lunch series and immerse yourself in the excitement. Enjoy top-tier speakers, fantastic hospitality, and connect with fellow rugby enthusiasts. 📍 Queensland: https://lnkd.in/gDwPXeWP If you're up in the Sunshine State, you can now register for our lunch on Thursday 19 June. We're thrilled to announce Tom Court, former Lion and now Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships at The University of Queensland, will join our panel in Brisbane, with other speakers to be announced. 📍 NSW - sponsored by Bird & Bird: https://lnkd.in/g83gkt6e Sydney-siders can join us on Friday 20 June for a long lunch at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Register to hear from Ben Alexander, former Wallaby and Chief Energy Officer, Running For Resilience; and Justin Harrison, CEO of Rugby Union Players' Association (RUPA), with more speakers to be announced. We're proud to support Hearts in Rugby Union Limited and Matt Hampson Foundation. Paul Wright Samantha Reichmann Patrick Mobbs Nick Stevens Richard Tombs