Export and Market Development Activities

Tasmania Top 8 Wines

Economic Development hosted a follow-up visit by Francis Wong of Top 8 Wines in August. The latest visit was to conduct follow-up meetings with various vineyards to finalise a selection of Top 8 Tasmanian Wines.

The Top 8 vineyards and wines selected are:

1. Pirie - Pinot Estate Pinot Noir 05, Pirie South Riesling and Pirie South Sauvignon Blanc

2. Moores Hills - Chardonnay 05 and Riesling

3. Brook Eden - Pinot Noir 05 and Riesling

4. Aspley Gorge - Pinot Noir 05

5. Bream Creek - Schonburger 05 and Riesling

6. Meadow Bank - Pinot Gris 05 and Sauvignon Blanc

7. Moorilla Estate - Riesling Estate 05 and Pinot Noir Estate

8. Home Hill - Pinot Noir 05 and Chardonnay Kelly

The development of a Top 8 Tasmanian wine selection is the result of a promotion between Mr Francis Wong and Dr Andrew Pirie in Asia in May. Francis will visit again in October to officially launch Top 8 Tasmanian Wines. It is predicted that a trade mission to Singapore and Malaysia in February will be conducted to assist in the promotion of the wines in these markets. For more information contact Martin Turmine, Martin.Turmine@development.tas.gov.au.

Francis Wong talks wine with Peter McIntosh and Sue Stuart of Brook Eden vineyard.

Karen and Rod Thorpe of Moores Hill share their product with Francis Wong.


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Melbourne Gift Fair

Four Tasmanian companies participated in the Melbourne Gift Fair in August. The trade show provided an opportunity for the Tasmanian companies to meet with a number of national and international buyers, with all participating companies achieving strong sales results. The participating companies were: Art Viva, Beauty and the Bees, Compact Designs, and Mithi Mia.

For more information on the fair contact Kathryn McCann, Kathryn.McCann@development.tas.gov.au.

Compact Designs exhibit a range of new products at the Melbourne Gift Fair

Stephanie Plaister of Beauty and the Bees shows Stephanie Kitchen of Kitsch Designs, Beauty and the Bees' products.

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Health Informatics Conference 2006

Economic Development assisted five Tasmanian eHealth companies to maximise their participation at Health Informatics Conference 2006 in Sydney. All companies exhibited with their own stand under the Tasmania brand, attended an Health industry seminar, attended a networking event with international companies, had one-on-one business meetings with interested buyers and were provided with export opportunities through interaction with a visiting UK eHealth Trade delegation.

The Tasmanian companies that participated were: Healthcare Software, Nunatak Systems, Axiombase, GP Assist (Tasmania) and Neoteck Business Solutions. For additional information contact Mark Warrener, Mark.Warrener@development.tas.gov.au.

Tasmanian e-Health companies exhibiting at Health Informatics Conference 2006

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Australian Biotechnology International Conference (ABIC)

In August, Melbourne was the host city for ABIC providing an opportunity for participants from the agricultural biotechnology sector to explore drivers and barriers to research, development, innovation and commercialisation. Economic Development coordinated a delegation of Tasmanian businesses to attend this event. The Tasmanian biotechnology industry is currently responding to a Australian Government issues and discussion paper on preferred strategies for the future that includes identifying and providing access to national and global marketing technologies.

A planned future activity for the sector will be attendance at BIO 2007 International Convention to be held in Boston in May. For further information contact Wendy Spencer, Wendy.Spencer@development.tas.gov.au.

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Australasian Aquaculture Exhibition

Seven Tasmanian companies participated in a Tasmanian grouping coordinated by Economic Development at the Australasian Aquaculture trade show in Adelaide from 28 - 30 August. The trade show provided the opportunity for the Tasmanian companies to meet with a number of potential buyers. All participating companies indicated they had received strong interest and potential leads that will be negotiated in the near future.

The participating companies were: AQ1 Systems, Fiomarine Industries, Plastic Fabrications Pty Ltd, SED Shellfish Equipment, Technolab Marketing and W A Cromarty & Co Pty Ltd. For more information contact Kim McShane, Kim.McShane@development.tas.gov.au.

Plastic Fabrications exhibit at Australasian Aquaculture Exhibition

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Fine Food Melbourne

Twelve Tasmanian companies participated in the Fine Food Australia exhibition held in Melbourne from September 11-14, with eight of the companies participating for the first time. Economic Development coordinated the Tasmanian grouping which had discussions with a number of national and international buyers. The exhibition presented an opportunity for the Tasmanian participants to showcase their range of products among 750 exhibitors from Australia and overseas.

The Tasmanian companies that participated were: Ashbolt Elderflower, Ashgrove Cheese, Blue Hills Honey, Cradle Mountain Honey, Cripps Nubake, Hartz International, Naturally Nichols/Hill Farm, Springfield Tasmania, Tasman Group Services, Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Co, Tasmanian Mountain Waters, and Tasmanian Quality Foods.

For more information contact Ann Atkinson, Ann.Atkinson@development.tas.gov.au.

Tasmanian delegates at Fine Food Melbourne.

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Asian Shipping and Work Boat Asia

Economic Development is coordinating a Tasmanian Maritime industry grouping at Asian Shipping and Workboat Asia exhibition to be held in Singapore from 6-8 February 2007. The event focuses on all types of ships and work boats including passenger and vehicle ferries; container ships; tankers; bulkers; tugs; offshore support vessels; fishing boats; harbour craft; oil spill recovery, rescue, patrol and pilot boats; aquaculture boats, naval vessels and dredgers as well as port operations and shipbuilding.

Planned marketing initiatives for the mission include: An exhibition stand for promotional purposes at the Asian Shipping and Workboat Asia exhibition; a customer business matching program for interested companies; Uniformity of stand furniture and design under the Tasmania - Australia brand; all company information flyer; and an invite only networking event. For more information on the grouping contact Mark Warrener, Mark.Warrener@development.tas.gov.au.

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Retail Food Inward Buyers

Economic Development hosted two inward buyer missions in conjunction with Fine Food Melbourne in September. International buyers from both NTUC Fairprice, Singapore and Park'n'Shop, Hong Kong visited the state and met with a number of existing and new suppliers. In addition to the meetings held in Tasmania, the buyers also visited the Tasmania stand at Fine Food. For more information on the visits, contact Kathryn.McCann@development.tas.gov.au.

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National Marine Safety Conference

Five Tasmanian companies participated at the National Marine Safety Conference Exhibition on the Gold Coast from September 12-14. The conference and exhibition aims to bring together industry and government leaders to discuss the latest maritime safety initiatives.

Economic Development coordinated the Tasmanian grouping which consisted of: Australian Maritime College, Fiomarine Industries Pty Ltd, Moonraker Australia Pty Ltd, Pivot Maritime International, and Stormy Australia Pty Ltd. For more information contact Mark Warrener, Mark.Warrener@development.tas.gov.au.

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Industry News

Tasmanian Companies Receive Medals at Fine Food Awards

A number of Tasmanian companies were medal recipients at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show. Tasmanian Gourmet Sauce Company were a gold medal recipient for their olive and caper pasta sauce. Other medal winners were Wursthaus, Tasea Enterprises, Tasmanian Pitt Water Oysters and Tasmanian Gourmet Kitchen.

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LCC Business Awards

Compact Designs won the New Exporter category at the Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Awards in August. This award is sponsored by the Launceston Export Hub. For more information contact Martin Turmine, Martin.Turmine@development.tas.gov.au.

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Australian Export Award Winner Continues to Grow

Australian Export Award winner Muir Engineering has recently shipped major export orders to shipyards in the United Kingdom, Germany, Holland and Russia. Muir Engineering was winner of the 2004 Australian Export Award for Small to Medium Manufacturers. The new export orders received were for a range of equipment ranging between 50 and 80 metres. Muir Engineering is a world leader in the design and manufacture of anchoring systems and windlasses for pleasure craft, commercial vessels and super-yachts.

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Tasmania and Fujian Province Celebrate Sister-State Relationship

The 25^th anniversary of Tasmania's sister-state relationship with China's Fujian Province was celebrated in August. The milestone celebrated the cultural and trade relations between the two regions, with acknowledgement made of Tasmania's world-class minerals, seafood, wool and timber products. Governor Huang Xiaojing accepted an invitation from Premier Paul Lennon to lead a return delegation to Tasmania later in 2006 to celebrate the anniversary.

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Japanese Media Releases

Recent and current Japanese media releases issued to Economic Development include -

• Tasmanian Soba Served at a Noodle Festival

TDED Media Report 1 September 2006

TDED Media Report 13 August 2006

TDED Media Report 4 August 2006

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Health, Biotechnology and Wellbeing Industry

Austrade has developed a new website aimed at providing information on the health, biotechnology and wellbeing industry. The site provides a range of information including industry overviews, key market profiles, opportunities and a capabilities directory. For more information, see the website.

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Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Industry

Austrade's ICT industry network aims to provide information to Australian technology companies looking to internationalise. For more information, see the website.

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AQIS Export Facilitation Program

Delivery arrangements for the AQIS Export Facilitation Program have changed. The service will now be delivered by staff in AQIS Regional offices or by AQIS Canberra-based staff (rather than designated Export Facilitation officers in Regional offices). The change in delivery aims to reach more prospective exporters, improve national consistency in program delivery and better utilise communication technology. For more information, see the website.

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Professional Development and Educational Opportunities

E-Business Workshops

A one day workshop was held in Launceston and Hobart in September for Tasmanian exporters that wanted to know more about using electronic business practices within their business. E-business for Exporting introduced participants to key areas in the implementation of e-business. The workshop was delivered by two internet specialists from Austrade and included interactive feedback, open discussion, and practical advice on participants' websites. For more information on the workshop contact Martin Turmine, Martin.Turmine@development.tas.gov.au.

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Export Practices Workshop

The Australian Institute of Export and Economic Development are again holding a two-day workshop to provide exporters with all the necessary information to assist with the export process.

The workshop involves presentations from an experienced international lawyer, freight forwarder, marine insurer and banker on all aspects of the export process. The principles of export documentation, international law, marine insurance and banking/finance will be examined in detail.

This workshop takes a practical hands-on approach and is suitable for those involved in various aspects of the export transaction. This may include sales and marketing managers, production managers/supervisors and shipping/administration staff. We expect to hold the workshop in November (actual dates yet to be confirmed) at the Tamar Valley Resort, Grindelwald. For more information contact Martin Turmine, Martin.Turmine@development.tas.gov.au.

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Export Network Launceston Launch

The Launceston Export Network Club will be launched in Launceston on Thursday September 28. The networking club aims to provide an opportunity for businesses in and around the Launceston area to share ideas, advice and stories on a regular basis. For more information and to attend contact Martin Turmine, Martin.Turmine@development.tas.gov.au.

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South East Asian Seminar

Austrade and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) will be presenting a seminar in Hobart: South East Asia - free trade agreements with our neighbours. Guest speakers include Mr Michael Mugliston, Head, Asia Task Force, DFAT and Dr Gita Nandan, author of ASEAN, Building an Economic Community. The event will be held on September 25 and will include a working lunch. For more information and to register, see the website.

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Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship Program

The Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship is now open for applications. The Awards present an opportunity to develop existing links with leaders and professionals in the Asia Pacific Region. The Australian Leadership Awards Fellowship aims to foster leadership in the Asia Pacific region at government, business, professional and community levels. For more information, see the website.

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Indian Supermarket Sector

National Food Industry Strategy Ltd (NFIS) has developed a web-based toolkit which provides market information and business travel tips for doing business with India, 8 Steps to India. To view the toolkit, click on the link.

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Secrets of Australian ICT Innovation Competition

The 2006 Secrets of Australian ICT Innovation Competition is now open for entries. The competition is seeking entries from Australian based companies, research organisations, universities and individuals undertaking ground breaking ICT research and development. Prizes are based around financial assistance to participate in showcasing events in Australia and overseas. For more information, see the website.

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Australia and New Zealand Agriculture Sector

Abare Economics has released a report addressing the past, present and future of the Australian and New Zealand Agriculture Sector. The report addresses issues associated with the declining terms of trade in agriculture and access to highly protected markets. To access the report, see the website.

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Brief News and Other Opportunities

Good Food and Wine Show

The Good Food and Wine Show will be held in Brisbane from November 10-12, 2006. It is a consumer show which focuses on Australian food and wine producers. For more information on the show and how to participate, see the website.

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Introduction of Electronic AHECC

On January 1 2007 the Harmonized System 2007 will be introduced. This introduction will result in changes to the classifications used by exporters, importers and their agents. To view the information paper, see the website. Australian Customs Service will soon issue a notice on the issue.

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Austrade Marine Industry Network

The Austrade Marine Industry Network consists of over 50 marketing professionals overseas and in Australia who offer support with exporting of marine products and services. Assistance is available with recreational boats, commercial and defence vessels, marine components and services or super yachts. For more information, see the website.

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Australian Business Arts Foundation Awards

The inaugural Tasmanian event of the Australian Business Arts Foundation Awards will be held in Hobart on October 3. The six Tasmanian category winners will go on to become national finalists. For more information on the awards and how to attend, see the website.

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Travel Advisories

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) travel advisories are the Australian Government's advice to its citizens regarding the perceived travel risks and precautions that individuals should exercise. More information can be found on the DFAT website.

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Current Export Opportunities

Austrade receives many inquires about Australian products and services from its offices around the world. If you are interested in reviewing its active inquiry list, please visit the Austrade website.

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Australian Suppliers Database

For information on Australian suppliers across all industry sectors, the Austrade Suppliers Database provides a powerful search tool. To access the database click on the link.

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Summary Calendar of Events

2006/2007

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