Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI)

Today ACCI and Business NSW co-hosted Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Tim Watts. The Assistant Minister discussed his key portfolio responsibility of engagement with South East Asia and the opportunities for Australian business. Many thanks to Pistis Group for sponsoring this event.

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The Business Leaders’ Summit and Gala Dinner – SOLD OUT! Thank you for the overwhelming response! The Business Leaders’ Summit and Gala Dinner has now reached capacity. If you missed your chance to register, you can join the wait list by emailing us at rsvp@acci.com.au. We will notify you as soon as a spot becomes available. A big thank you to everyone who secured their place at this highly anticipated event. We look forward to seeing you on 6 November! #Businessin3D    Amazon Intuit Australian Made Asuria Australia 

ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar at the Commonwealth Business Forum at CHOGM in Samoa. Great to see a strong representation of Australian business including Victor Perton, Tania Constable, Michelle Blicavs, Paul Guerra, Heidi Cooper, Cara Westerman and Simon Bush.

ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar after chairing a plenary session at the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) at CHOGM in Samoa. The session looked at reducing barriers to trade in an increasingly protectionist world and helping businesses overcome geopolitical and environmental challenges. With Andrew are (L-R) The Hon Julianna O’Connor -Connolly MP, Premier of the Cayman Islands, ayo otuyalo, Group MD Prime Atlantic Group, Dr Damie Sinanan, ED, Caribbean Export Development Agency and Roy Lagolago, Head of Secretariat, PACER Plus Implementation Unit & Labour Mobility Secretariat. The session was also addressed by HE Nana Addo Dankwa-Akufo Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana and The Rt Hon David Lammy MP, UK Secretary of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar is in Samoa for the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) as part of CHOGM. The CBF is an opportunity to develop stronger partnerships and connections between business and government leaders of the Commonwealth. Andrew is seated with Samoa’s Minister for Finance Lautimuia Afoa Uelese Vaai and Maria Leoto, Managing Director of Kuki Samoa and Samoan Chamber of Commerce. 

ACCI is proud to be a judging partner of this year’s Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Australian Export Awards. ACCI has had a long association with this prestigious award and you can read more about the finalists announced today here:

We’re excited to announce that Fiona Messent, Qantas Executive Manager of Climate Change, David 'DJ' Jochinke National Farmers Federation President, and Samantha McCulloch CEO of Australian Energy Producers, will be joining our highly anticipated Decarbonisation Panel.    The discussion will be moderated by Business Chamber Queensland CEO, Heidi Cooper. This panel will dive into the pathway options to a sustainable future for Australian businesses.      Limited seats available, so register now!     #Businessin3D     Head to acci.com.au/events/ for more information.    Amazon Intuit Australian Made Asuria Australia 

Last night, ACCI and Business NSW proudly co-hosted our inaugural Leadership Dinner with Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women, and the Public Service.   The Minister shared her perspective on the Future Made in Australia agenda, highlighting the importance of embedding principles of gender equality right from the beginning to create a stronger, more inclusive future.   Thank you to our members and guests for attending and supporting this important discussion and ANZ for sponsoring this event. Mary Wooldridge Paul Zahra Helen Waldron Paula Martin Megan Motto 😊