Having joined Ai Group in 2000, Louise has managed a number of trade-related projects including trade missions, business matching and the development of export-related training programs. Since 2009 she has led Ai Group's service delivery to our smaller associations, providing governance, policy and business development support, and is Executive Officer of the Australia Saudi Business Council and the Australian Russian Dialogue.
What’s happening? On 9 March, President Trump announced new tariffs for imports of Steel (25%) and Aluminium (10%), using the argument that America’s diminished local steel industry poses a security risk to the United States. This is in response to…
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Once an FTA negotiation has concluded people are suddenly worried about what impact it will have on their business, or what opportunity for change they missed out on. Ai Group has partnered with ANU Centre for European Studies to run…
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In the contests around the world that Australia competed in last week, one bronze medal didn’t get much attention in the general media. In the Olympics of online shopping, China’s Singles Day Global Shopping Festival (GMV), Japan won Gold, USA…
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Heaven is high, and the Emperor is far away This is my favourite Chinese saying. It’s particularly useful when trying to placate a frustrated Ai Group member who can’t understand why the import documents she submitted successfully to Customs in…
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Reflections on the 19th round of RCEP negotiations Even the most casual observer of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will recognise that there are member economies at very different stages of economic development. This is part of the challenge in…
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The US Government has introduced rules that will change the way all Australian Exporters send airfreight to the US. The rules will come into force on July 1 and will not be delayed and cannot be avoided. Currently, most of…
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Digital technology has revolutionised modern trade and the products and services that we are able to sell to the world. Blockchain Technology, Industrial Internet of Things (IOT) and electronic communication are all essential elements of a globally competitive industry. A…
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International competitiveness is hard to quantify. It means more than simply being cheapest or even having the best product. It requires companies to be customer focused, innovative, and agile. It means that companies should have access to infrastructure and information…
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Are you interested in checking out business opportunities in Iran? How could the Former Norwegian Prime Minister help you? In the aftermath of the Trump Administration’s travel ban, there were many individual stories of heartbreak and missed opportunities. One that…
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After ten years of negotiations, Australia signed a high-profile free trade agreement (FTA) last year with China. Coming into force on 20 December 2015, the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) promised to unlock significant opportunities for Australia in China, which is our…
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