The 🇦🇺-🇪🇺 Free Trade Agreement Provisional Text is out now! 👀Read how the deal is bringing our economies closer together, from reducing barriers to trade and investment to shared sustainability commitments👉dfat.gov.au/trade/agreements…

🇦🇺 is committed to strengthening regional economic resilience and supply chains through practical cooperation and an open, rules-based trading system. Wonderful to see Dr @Mari_Pangestu with @AusASEANEAS to reflect on an ASEAN-led collective response to economic uncertainties.

Australia’s Visitor Economy Benchmark Report 2025 is coming! Join our webinar where we'll share the key findings, answer your questions, and explore what these insights mean. 🗓️ Date: 22nd June ⏰ Time: 2pm (AEST) Register now: austrade.webex.com/weblink/r…

🇦🇺🇮🇩📢Applications are now open for the #IACEPA Skills Development Exchange Pilot! An exciting opportunity for Australia-Indonesia businesses to boost in-country workplace capability and cross-cultural experience. 👉dfat.gov.au/sdepilot

This week the First Nations Trade and Investment Advisory Group met for its 5th meeting, followed by participation at the #AIATSISSummit exploring how Australia is expanding Indigenous participation in global trade, and reinforcing that First Nations perspectives continue to be central to Australia’s trade and investment agenda. Learn more: dfat.gov.au/trade-and-invest…

#AustraliaAndThePhilippines are building stronger trade and investment ties. Honoured to join the @MBCforum Foreign Leaders’ Series to discuss how we are implementing Invested 2040 & expanding economic cooperation & investment opportunities for Australian & Filipino businesses.

🤝 In the margins of the #OECDMinisterial chaired by @Ulkoministerio/@FinlandOECD, our Chair Rick Johnston, our Executive Board Member & @ACCINews’ Andrew McKellar & our Executive Director Hanni Rosenbaum met with @DFAT’s Minister for Trade & Tourism @Senator_Farrell. They discussed Australia’s work at the @OECD & the importance of public-private engagement, including the results of our economic survey. We are proud to represent Australian business at the #OECD through our member #ACCI.

Great exchanges on strengthening EU–Australia ties through trade, security, and research. With Ambassador Campbell @Europarl_EN, Strasbourg, 18–19 May. #EUAustralia

Three years ago today, the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement came into force, opening new opportunities for exporters. 🇦🇺🇬🇧 Since then, Aussie exports of goods and services have more than doubled. A strong result, here's to continued growth in the years ahead! 👏@AusHouseLondon @AusHCUK

From paddock to plate, the Australia–UK Free Trade Agreement is serving up Australia’s best produce and products. @DFAT_TradeTalk @AusHouseLondon @AusHCUK

🇱🇦🌿 Strengthening inclusive local product development and e-commerce skills in Lao PDR 📅 21–22 May 2026 | Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR — Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) and the Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP), in partnership with the Institute for Industry, Commerce and Energy (IICE), Ministry of Industry and Commerce, delivered a two-day capacity-building workshop on ODOP Development and E-Commerce. 🧺 ODOP — One District, One Product — supports local producers to develop distinctive products rooted in local skills, culture and resources. Strengthening ODOP products can help communities improve quality, reach new markets and create more inclusive economic opportunities. 👥✨ The workshop brought together around 40 MSMEs, entrepreneurs, ODOP producers and People with Disability to build practical skills in product development, packaging, certification, digital marketing, e-commerce and AI tools. 📦💻 Across two days, participants worked on strengthening product competitiveness, improving packaging, exploring online sales channels, and connecting with finance and business support services. 🤝 Participants also showcased their products, supporting peer learning, networking and potential business linkages. 📈 The workshop supported more inclusive and sustainable MSME development in Lao PDR, helping ODOP producers — particularly women and People with Disability — access opportunities in domestic and regional markets, including under RCEP. #ODOP #MSMEs #ECommerce #RCEP #GEDSI #InclusiveTrade #LaoPDR #MekongAustraliaPartnership #RT4D @AusAmbLaos @NZinASEAN @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk @MFATNZ

Delighted to attend Vinexpo Asia 2026, celebrating 🇦🇺 wines and spirits and witnessing the industry’s strong and growing success in the region🍾

Interested in the growing opportunities for #AusBiz in Latin America? Join the #LatitudesOfOpportunity Australia–Latin America Forum to hear from leaders across industry, government & academia. 📍 Melbourne Town Hall 📅 16 June ⏰8am–6pm Register: latitudesofopportunity.com.a… Discount: ALABC26

🇰🇭🌏 Using intellectual property to protect Cambodia’s cultural heritage and support inclusive trade 📅 28–30 April 2026 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D), in partnership with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), supported World Intellectual Property Day 2026 with a three-day launch, exhibition and capacity-building workshop. The program focused on Geographical Indications, Certification Marks, Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions. 🧵 A key milestone was the presentation of the Geographical Indication certificate for Phnom Srok Silk — a distinctive traditional silk product rooted in Cambodia’s cultural heritage and rural weaving communities in Banteay Meanchey Province. 📘 Across the three-day program, participants discussed the draft Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property concerning Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions, explored the use of Geographical Indications and Certification Marks, and strengthened practical knowledge on how intellectual property tools can protect cultural heritage, support micro & small enterprises and promote sustainable development. 🤝 The project demonstrates how intellectual property can help preserve Cambodia’s unique heritage while creating new opportunities for local communities, producers and micro & small enterprises to participate in trade under RCEP. #RT4D #RCEP #Cambodia #IntellectualProperty #TraditionalKnowledge #InclusiveTrade #CulturalHeritage @AusAmbASEAN @NZinASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk

Australia is investing in Southeast Asia and deepening our economic engagement. Honoured to host my @ASEAN Senior Official counterparts and hear from Special Envoy Nicholas Moore on progress under Invested: Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. #AusSEAInvested

Australia and the European Union (EU) have now concluded negotiations for an Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement (A-EU FTA). Join this special briefing with @dfat to learn more: ow.ly/BcOw50YZmVH

As disruptions continue to reshape global trade, Assistant Minister @MThistlethwaite and DFAT Deputy Secretary George Mina joined trade professionals from the International Trade Network to discuss how Australia’s trade policy is responding.

A new step towards #InclusiveTrade in Indonesia 🇮🇩 A workshop in Jakarta is helping shape one of the first Bahasa Indonesia training modules on gender & trade—supporting more inclusive policies and stronger advocacy. Part of a broader effort to support 2 million women entrepreneurs across Indonesia. #RT4D #TGEI #MSME # #InclusiveTrade #GenderEquality #Indonesia @DubesAustralia @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalks

Costa Rica’s accession to the CPTPP – one of 🇦🇺’s most ambitious trade deals – will deepen our trade and investment links into Latin America and reinforce the rules-based trading system. 👉trademinister.gov.au/ministe…

Are you an 🇦🇺 business engaged in, or thinking of doing business in #SoutheastAsia? Share your views in the Australian Business in ASEAN Survey 2026 and help shape future initiatives and policy development. 📝 rmit.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/f… #AusSEAInvested