Australian British Chamber of Commerce

Wed, 04 Jul 2018

Join us for a conversation with NAB CEO, Andrew Thorburn, and Chief Customer Officer, Corporate & Institutional Banking, Mike Baird, moderated by Elysse Morgan, presenter of The Business on the ABC.

Tue, 19 Jun 2018

The development of self-driving, or autonomous vehicles is accelerating with global car manufacturers conducting major research into Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technologies. The potential benefits of these advancements present real opportunities for Australia by reducing mobility and infrastructure costs, increasing safety along with customer satisfaction.

Thu, 14 Jun 2018

In a world where the international rules based order is being tested, countries must unite to defend it. With the global context of the Brexit split from the EU, Australia and the UK are forging a deeper relationship, not only in a diplomatic sense but also culturally and commercially. This relationship is deeper than the strong historic security and foreign policy alignment, and is in many ways leading the discussion around global free trade. Join us to hear this presentation from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP.

Tue, 29 May 2018

The ABCC will host a gala Royal Wedding Dinner at The Four Seasons with a broadcast cross to St George's Chapel, within the beautiful grounds of the historic Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Enjoy a three-course dinner, fine wines and dancing to The John Field Band as we watch the marriage take place with the eyes of the world on them.

Wed, 23 May 2018

The Chamber has arranged an expert panel discussion on Renewable Energy to take place in Adelaide in parallel to The Australian Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition.

Wed, 16 May 2018

The session will include a detailed briefing of the Government’s most recent proposed legislative changes by Maria Jockel, Legal Principal & National Leader, Migration Services, BDO. Acknowledged as one of Australia’s leading immigration specialists, Maria brings a unique depth and breadth of immigration law and corporate and commercial related legal experience from her years of experience. This is complemented by Maria’s former advisory and senior management roles while in government service.

Tue, 15 May 2018

The Australian British Chamber of Commerce, together with KPMG, will host a 2018 Economic Outlook following the Budget delivered on 8 May.

Wed, 09 May 2018

The Australian British Chamber of Commerce, together with KPMG, will host a 2018 Federal Budget Breakfast following the Budget announcement.

Wed, 09 May 2018

The Australian British Chamber of Commerce, together with KPMG, will host a 2018 Federal Budget Breakfast following the Budget announcement.

Thu, 26 Apr 2018

Sanjeev Gupta, international businessman, entrepreneur and head of GFG Alliance, will talk about why GFG invested in Australia in the first place; the investments undertaken so far and how they are shaping up and the further opportunities GFG are looking at in Australia, and why.

Wed, 14 Mar 2018

The ABCC has put together an expert panel of cyber specialists to address important issues around the global cyber security landscape; protecting the UK and Australian Governments, nation states around the world and large multinational enterprises; Board governance and cyber security risk management and the future of security.

Thu, 01 Mar 2018

The Australian start up scene is one of the most vibrant in the world with fintech often cited as a prime example of how Australia is a global leader. As it continues to revolutionise the finance industry and its delivery, fintech is shaking up the status quo globally.

Wed, 28 Feb 2018

The Australian start up scene is one of the most vibrant in the world with fintech often cited as a prime example of how Australia is a global leader. As it continues to revolutionise the finance industry and its delivery, fintech is shaking up the status quo globally.

Thu, 15 Feb 2018

As Lord Mayor of the City of London, Charles Bowman’s address to the Chamber will provide clarity around the Australia/UK trading relationship and highlight the opportunities that will arise for it.

Thu, 23 Nov 2017

Join us as our industry experts discuss these significant opportunities the non-stop flights will deliver to travel, tourism, trade and infrastructure and building for the future.

Wed, 22 Nov 2017

Any cricket fan would be mad to miss the ABCC's Ultimate Ashes Preview Lunch featuring cricket legends Sir Ian Botham OBE, Damien Martyn and Dean Jones AM. Today show host Tim Gilbert will lead the discussion and have a conversation with Mel Jones.

Fri, 03 Nov 2017

Mr. Morrison discusses the current economic trends and details his plans to address upcoming and ongoing challenges both within the domestic economy and overseas.

Thu, 19 Oct 2017

Hamish Douglass is Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Magellan Financial Group, and Lead Portfolio Manager of Magellan’s Global Equity strategies. Hamish is a former member of the Australian Government’s Financial Literacy Board, the Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel, the Australian Government’s Foreign Investment Review Board and the Forum of Young Global Leaders – World Economic Forum.

Thu, 12 Oct 2017

Lord Keen has represented various UK Government interests in high profile and complex court cases in the UK Supreme Court and in Strasbourg. He led on the devolution aspects of R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union. In addition, he has been regularly instructed in the Commercial Court, in the Inner House (the Court of Appeal in Scotland) and in the UK Supreme Court in a range of Commercial and Public Law cases. He also served as Dean of the Faculty of Advocates (leader of the Scottish Bar) from 2000 until 2014.

Wed, 11 Oct 2017

Join the panel Heidi Krebs: formerly COO, Cablex & non-executive director for Aviation/Aerospace Australia; the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce & SME Ambassador AAMC; Dr Mark Priest: Industrial Advisor, The Department for International Trade (UK); Matthew Wiesner: Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover Australia and moderator Dr Keith McLean: Director, CSIRO Manufacturing, for a conversation about how Australia can learn from the experiences in the UK and our own opportunities to build and grow our advanced manufacturing sector.