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The High Commission in Australia

Local Date and Time: November 23, 2009 19:32

Welcome to the Commercial / Economic Division of the High Commission in Canberra, Australia.

Mandate

We work proactively with Canadian business and various levels of government to identify and alert export-ready companies to opportunities in the Australian marketplace. We do this in a committed manner with a view to strengthening Canada's economic prosperity.

Our aim is to develop strong linkages within Australian government and business enabling us to disseminate timely information and intelligence on opportunities and policies which may affect Canadian companies. Our core business involves advocacy and promotional initiatives to actively demonstrate Canadian capabilities and expertise to Australians.

As members of Canada's Trade Commissioner Service, we offer this service at no charge to our clients.

If you are an Australian company looking for information about trade with Canada click here.

From Canberra, Australia, we also cover Nauru, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

Priority Sectors

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Agricultural Technology & Equipment
  • Agriculture, Food & Beverages
  • Fish & Seafood Products
  • Forest Industries
  • Metals, Minerals & Related Equipment, Services & Technology

Focus on Our Region

With one of the closest economic partnerships in the world, the Trans-Tasman market of Australia and New Zealand offers Canadian businesses access to more than 24 million people at the gateway to Asia. Given this integration, the Trans-Tasman initiative aims to increase opportunities for Canadians, by providing a united approach to Australia and New Zealand. Through this strategy, our trade team, comprising of officers in Auckland, Canberra and Sydney will provide you with greater assistance, increased expertise and better access to this combined market.

Services and Information on the Market

View our Market Reports by Industry Sector

Contact Our Team directly to:

  • Assess your market potential
  • Find qualified contacts for this market
  • Resolve business problems
  • Arrange a meeting with one of our officers