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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................. 1 PROGRAM.................................................................................................................. 6 OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................ 21 OFFICIAL DELEGATION MEMBERS....................................................................... 22 TRADE QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES IN-MARKET.................................... 22 MEETING BRIEFS – SHANGHAI ............................................................................. 24 ATTEND THE TOTAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS CEREMONY FOR THE SIGNING OF

THE NEW ENERGY SAVING CONTRACT WITH SHANGHAI NO. 3 PEOPLE’S

HOSPITAL AND THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT WITH YUEYANG

HOSPITAL ................................................................................................................ 26 BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION AND LUNCH, SHANGHAI ..................... 28 BRIEFING BY MR TOM CONNOR, AUSTRALIAN CONSUL-GENERAL TO

SHANGHAI ............................................................................................................... 30 MEETING WITH MR TANG DENGJIE, VICE MAYOR, SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL

PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT...................................................................................... 32 SITE VISIT TO SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO SITE AND THE AUSTRALIAN

PAVILION.................................................................................................................. 33 MEETING BRIEFS – BEIJING.................................................................................. 34 MEETING WITH MR WANG JIAXIANG, ASSISTANT PRESIDENT, CHINA

NATIONAL OFFSHORE OIL CORPORATION (CNOOC)........................................ 36 BRIEFING BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR GEOFF RABY, THE AUSTRALIAN

AMBASSADOR TO CHINA....................................................................................... 37 QUEENSLAND INVESTMENT DINNER HOSTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR

GEOFF RABY, AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA...................................... 38 MEETING WITH MR YANG YUANYUAN, VICE MINISTER, STATE

ADMINISTRATION OF WORK SAFETY (SAWS) .................................................... 39 MEETING WITH MR LUO JIANCHUAN, PRESIDENT OF CHALCO....................... 41 QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT NETWORKING RECEPTION AND LUNCH,

BEIJING .................................................................................................................... 42 MEETING WITH MR LI FULI, VICE PRESIDENT, MINMETALS ............................. 44 MEETING WITH MR KANG YI, CHAIRMAN OF THE CHINA NONFERROUS

METALS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CNIA)........................................................... 45 ARROW ENERGY DINNER, BEIJING ..................................................................... 46 MEETING BRIEFS – JAPAN .................................................................................... 48

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OBSERVE THE SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN METROPOLITAN SOUTH INSTITUTE OF TAFE AND UEDA COLLEGE

OF FASHION ............................................................................................................ 50 LUNCH AND SEMINAR WITH KURUME RESEARCH PARK MEDICAL CLUSTER51 DINNER AT SALT RESTAURANT WITH QUEENSLAND FOOD IMPORTERS AND

JAPANESE FOOD JOURNALISTS .......................................................................... 53 MEETING WITH NEW ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (NEDO)............................................................. 54 LUNCH MEETING WITH MR SUMIYUKI KISHIMOTO, PRESIDENT AND CEO, JFE

ENGINEERING......................................................................................................... 55 MEETING WITH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, TRADE AND INDUSTRY.................. 56 MEETING WITH MR AKIO MIMURA, CHAIRMAN, JAPAN AUSTRALIA BUSINESS

COOPERATION COMMITTEE (JABCC).................................................................. 57 MEETING WITH MR SHOJI KUWAYAMA, MARUBENI .......................................... 58 MEETING WITH MR YOSHINOSUKE YAMAGATA, PRESIDENT, ADVAN CO. LTD

.................................................................................................................................. 59 QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT RECEPTION, TOKYO .......................................... 60 BREAKFAST MEETING WITH MS YUKAKO UCHINAGA, BOARD CHAIR AND

PRESIDENT, JAPAN WOMEN’S INNOVATIVE NETWORK (J-WIN) ...................... 61 MEETING BRIEFS – THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA .................................................. 62 MEETING WITH MR JONG-IL HONG, VICE MAYOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS,

INCHEON METROPOLITAN CITY GOVERNMENT, POPULOUS AND REBOUND

ACE........................................................................................................................... 64 ASIA PACIFIC CITIES SUMMIT GALA DINNER...................................................... 66 ASIA PACIFIC CITIES SUMMIT (APCS) CLOSING LUNCHEON AND LAUNCH OF

APCS 2011 ............................................................................................................... 67 MEETING WITH MR JEONG JOON YU, PRESIDENT AND CEO, SK ENERGY

INTERNATIONAL ..................................................................................................... 68 QUEENSLAND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES RECEPTION.......................................... 70 MEETING WITH DR JIN-SOO KIM, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE KOREA HEALTH

INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE............................................................. 71 THE ALCASTON GALLERY AT THE KOREA INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2009 . 73 BIO KOREA 2009 ..................................................................................................... 74 MEETING WITH MR SSANG-SU KIM, PRESIDENT AND CEO, KOREA ELECTRIC

POWER CORPORATION (KEPCO)......................................................................... 75 CO-HOST THE QUEENSLAND BUSINESS RECEPTION LUNCHEON WITH THE

LORD MAYOR OF BRISBANE................................................................................. 76

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MEDIA STATEMENTS.............................................................................................. 78 MEDIA ARTICLES .................................................................................................... 90

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PROGRAM

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Time Zones Time in bold indicates local time Time in normal font indicates Brisbane time Time Differences Shanghai and Beijing 2 hours behind Brisbane Seoul 1 hour behind Brisbane Tokyo 1 hour behind Brisbane Tuesday 8 September 2009 – Brisbane/Shanghai 11:10am Depart Brisbane for Hong Kong on Qantas Airways

flight QF0097 Travel time: 9h 00m

6:10pm 8:10pm

Arrive Hong Kong

8:25pm 10:25pm

Depart Hong Kong for Shanghai on Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Flight KA870 Travel time: 2h 30m

10:55pm 12:55am (Wed)

Arrive Shanghai Met on arrival by Mr Zijian Zhang, Commissioner, Trade Queensland Office, Shanghai & Beijing

12:30am 2:30am (Wed)

Arrive at the hotel and check in

Overnight Shanghai Hyatt on the Bund 199 Huang Pu Road, Shanghai Phone: 0011 8621 63931234 Fax: 0011 8621 63931313

Wednesday 9 September 2009 – Shanghai 8:15am – 9:00am 10:15am – 11:00am

Brisbane Liaison time

9:00am – 9:15am 11:00am – 11:15am

Briefing by Mr Zijian Zhang, Commissioner, Trade Queensland Office, Shanghai & Beijing

9:30am – 10:30am 11:30am – 12:30pm

Attend the TES Ceremony for the signing of the new energy saving contract with Shanghai No 3 People’s Hospital and the completion of the project

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with Yueyang Hospital Venue: Ball Room 205 Hyatt on the Bund 199 Huang Pu Road, Shanghai

11:00am – 1:00pm 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Business Networking Reception and Lunch, Shangahi Venue: Ball Room 207 Hyatt on the Bund 199 Huang Pu Road

2:00pm – 2:30pm 4:00pm – 4:30pm

Briefing by Mr Tom Connor, Australian Consul-General to Shanghai in the car Minister & advisor to travel with the Consul-General Travel time: 30mins

2:30pm – 3:00pm 4:30pm – 5:00pm

Meeting with Mr Tang Dengjie, Vice Mayor, Shanghai Municipal People’s Government Venue: 200 People’s Boulevard Shanghai

3:00pm – 3:45pm 5:00pm – 5:45pm

Travel to the next meeting Travel time: 45mins

3:45pm – 4:30pm 5:45pm – 6:30pm

Site visit to Shanghai World Expo Site and the Australian Pavilion Venue: 3588 Pudong Road South Shanghai

4:30pm – 5:15pm 6:30pm – 7:15pm

Depart for hotel Travel time: 45min

5:15pm – 6:30pm 7:15pm – 8:30pm

Brisbane office liaison time

Overnight Shanghai Hyatt on the Bund 199 Huang Pu Road, Shanghai Phone: 0011 8621 63931234 Fax: 0011 8621 63931313

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Thursday 10 September 2009 – Shanghai/Beijing 6:30am 8:30am

Hotel check out

6:45am 8:45am

Depart hotel for Maglev Train Station Travel time: 30mins

7:15am 9:15am

Arrive Maglev Train Station

7:30am 9:30am

Depart for Shanghai Pudong International Airport Travel time: 10 mins

7:40am 9:40am

Arrive in Shanghai Pudong International Airport

8:50am 10:50am

Depart Shanghai for Beijing on China Eastern Airlines Flight MU5129 Travel Time:2h 5min

10:55am 12:55pm

Arrive Beijing

11:40am 1:30pm

Transfer to Grand Hyatt Hotel Venue 1 East Chang An Avenue

12:30pm 2:30pm

Arrive at hotel and check-in

1:00pm 3:00pm

Lunch at the hotel

2:00pm – 3:30pm 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Brisbane Liaison time

3:30pm 5:30pm

Depart for next meeting Travel time: 30mins

4:00pm – 5:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Meeting with Mr WANG Jiaxiang, Assistant President of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Venue: CNOOC Plaza No.25 Chaoyangmenbei North Street

5:00pm – 5:30pm 7:00pm – 7:30pm

Depart for the next meeting Travel time: 30mins

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5:30pm 7:30pm

Briefing by His Excellency Dr Geoff Raby, Australian Ambassador to China Venue: Australian Embassy 21 Dongzhimenwai Street Beijing

6:30pm – 8:00pm 8:30pm – 10:00am

Queensland Investment Dinner hosted by His Excellency Dr Geoff Raby, Australian Ambassador to China Venue: Ambassador’s Residence Australian Embassy, Beijing 21 Dongzhimenwai Street Beijing

8:00pm 10:00pm

Return to the hotel

Overnight Beijing Grand Hyatt Beijing 1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing Phone: 0011 8610 85181234 Fax: 0011 86 10 8518 0000

Friday 11 September 2009 – Beijing 8:15am 10:15am

Depart for meeting

9:00am – 10:00am 11:00am – 12:00noon

Meeting with Mr Yang Yuanyuan, Vice Minister, State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS) Venue: 21, Hepingli Beijie Beijing

10:00am 12:00noon


10:30am – 11:30am 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Meeting with Mr Luo Jianchuan, President of Chalco Venue: 62 Xi Zhi Men Bei Avenue Beijing

11:30am 1:30pm

Depart for the function Travel time: 30min

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12:00noon 2:00pm

Arrive and meet with guests prior to the network function

12:30pm – 1:30pm 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Queensland Government Networking Reception and Lunch, Beijing Venue: Residence II Grand Hyatt Beijing 1 East Chang An Aveue Beijing

2:00pm 4:00pm


2:30pm – 3:30pm 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Meeting with Mr LI Fuli, Vice President, Minmetals Venue: 5 Sanlihe Road Beijing

3:30pm 5:30pm


4:00pm – 5:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Meeting with Mr Kang Yi, Chairman, China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Venue: 12B Fuxing Road Beijing

5:00pm – 5:30pm 7:00pm – 7:30pm

Travel to hotel Travel time: 30mins

6:00pm – 6:30pm 8:00pm – 8:30pm

Travel to the dinner Travel time: 30mins

6:30pm – 8:00pm 8:30pm – 10:00pm

Attend the Arrow Energy Dinner Function Venue: Kerry Centre Chinese Restaurant Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District

8:00pm - -8:30pm 10:00pm – 10:30pm

Travel to the hotel Travel time: 30mins

Overnight Beijing Grand Hyatt Beijing 1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing Phone: 0011 8610 85181234 Fax: 0011 86 10 8518 0000

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Saturday 12 September 2009 – Beijing Overnight Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing 1 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing Phone: 0011 86 10 85181234 Fax: 0011 86 10 8518 0000

Sunday 13 September 2009 – Beijing/Osaka 6:15am 8:15am

Check out of hotel

6:30am 8:30am

Depart for Beijing International Airport Terminal 3

7:20am 9:20am

Check in at airport

9:20am 11:20am

Depart Beijing on China International Airlines Flight CA927 Travel time: 3h 00m

1:20pm 2:20pm

Arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka Met on arrival by Mr Tak Adachi, Commissioner, Trade Queensland, Tokyo

2:30pm 3:30pm

Depart for the Imperial Hotel Osaka by mini bus Travel time: 50mins

3:20pm 4:20pm

Check into the Imperial Hotel Osaka Imperial Hotel, Osaka 1-8-50 Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka Phone: 0011 81 6 6881 1111 Fax: 0011 81 6 6881 4111

4:50pm 5:50pm

Depart for Hotel Hankyu International by car Travel time: 20mins

5:30pm – 8:00pm 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Observe a signing of the MOU between Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE and the Ueda College of Fashion

Venue: Hotel Hankyu International 19-19 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka

8:10pm – 8:30pm 9:10pm – 9:30pm

Depart for the hotel by car Travel time: 20mins

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Overnight Osaka Imperial Hotel, Osaka 1-8-50 Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka Phone: 0011 81 6 6881 1111 Fax: 0011 81 6 6881 4111

Monday 14 September 2009 – Osaka/Fukuoka/Tokyo 7:30am 8:30am

Check out of the hotel

7:40am 8:50am

Depart for JR Shin Osaka Station by mini bus

8:21am 9:21am

Depart Osaka for Fukuoka via bullet train on NOZOMI #99 Travel time: 2h 50min

10:50am 11:50am

Arrive at JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka

11:00am 12:00noon

Depart for Acros Fukuoka by car Travel time: 20mins

12:00noon – 1:30pm 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Lunch hosted by Kurume Research Park Venue: Acros Fukuoka 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

2:00pm – 3:00pm 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Seminar Opening and Observance of MOU signing between Queensland Clinical Trials Network (QCTN) and Kurume Research Park Venue: International Conference Room Acros Fukuoka 4F 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

3:00pm 4:00pm

Depart for Fukuoka Airport by car Travel time: 40mins

3:40pm 4:40pm

Check in at Fukuoka Airport

4:15pm 5:15pm

Depart Fukuoka on JL-330 for Tokyo Travel time: 1h 45min

5:50pm 6:40pm

Arrive Tokyo (Haneda)

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6:20pm 7:20pm

Depart for the Imperial Hotel by mini bus Travel time: 40mins

7:00pm 8:00pm

Check in the hotel

7:40pm 8:40pm

Depart for dinner by car Travel time: 10mins

8:00pm – 9:30pm 9:00pm -10:30pm

Dinner at SALT restaurant with Queensland Food importers and Japanese food journalists Venue: SALT by Luke Mangan Shin Marunouchi Bldg. 6F 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

9:40pm 10:40pm

Depart for the hotel by car Travel time: 10mins

Overnight Tokyo Imperial Hotel, Tokyo 1-1, Uchisaiwai-cho 1-chome. Chiyoda-ku. Tokyo, Japan Phone: 0011 81 33504 1111 Fax: 0011 81 3 3581 9146

Tuesday 15 September 2009 – Tokyo 9:00am 10:00am

Depart hotel for meeting by mini bus Travel time: 50- 60mins

10:00am – 11:00am 11:00am – 12:00noon

Meeting with New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Venue: NEDO HQ 16F Muza Kawasaki Bldg. 1310 Omiya-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki City

11:10am 12:10pm

Depart for next meeting by mini bus Travel time: 20mins

11:30am – 1:00pm 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Lunch meeting with Mr Sumiyuki Kishimoto, President and CEO, JFE Engineering Venue: Guest Room of JFE Engineering Yokohama HQ 2-1,Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku,Yokohama

1:05pm – 1:55pm Depart for the meeting by mini bus

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2:05pm – 2:55pm

Travel time: 50mins

2:00pm – 2:50pm 3:00pm – 3:50pm

Meeting with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Mr Toru Ishida, DG Venue: Agency of Natural Resources and Energy, METI 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

2:55pm 3:55pm

Depart for hotel by mini bus Travel time: 10mins

3:05pm 4:05pm

Arrive at hotel

3:05pm – 3:40pm 4:05pm – 4:40pm

Brisbane liaison time

3:40pm 4:40pm

Depart hotel for next meeting Travel time: 10-15mins

4:00pm – 5:00pm 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Meeting with Mr Akio Mimura, Chairman, Japan Australia Business Cooperation Committee (JABCC)

Venue: Chairman’s Room Nippon Steel HQ 2-6-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

5:05pm - 5:30pm 6:05pm – 6:30pm

Depart for the next meeting Travel time: 25mins

5:40pm – 6:00pm 6:40pm – 7:00pm

Meeting with Mr Shoji Kuwayama, Marubeni

Venue: Trade Queensland Office, Tokyo Suite 1303 Yurakucho Denki BuildingNorth Wing 7-1 Yuraku-cho, 1-Chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0006

6:00pm – 6:15pm 7:00pm – 7:15pm

Meeting with Mr Yoshinosuke Yamagata, Director, ADVAN Co. Ltd Venue: Trade Queensland Office, Tokyo Suite 1303 Yurakucho Denki BuildingNorth Wing 7-1 Yuraku-cho, 1-Chome Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0006

6:25pm 7:25pm

Depart for event Travel time: 2mins walk

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6:30pm – 8:30pm 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Queensland Government Reception, Tokyo Venue: The Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan (FCCJ) Yurakucho Denki Building, North Wing 20F 7-1 Yurakucho 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0006

Overnight Tokyo Imperial Hotel, Tokyo 1-1, Uchisaiwai-cho 1-chome. Chiyoda-ku. Tokyo, Japan Phone: 0011 81 33504 1111 Fax: 0011 81 3 3581 9146

Wednesday 16 September 2009 – Tokyo/Seoul 8:00am – 9:00am 9:00am – 10:00am

Breakfast Meeting with Ms Yukako Uchinaga, Board Chair and President, Japan Women’s Innovative Network (J-Win) Venue: Le Saison, Mezzanine Level, Imperial Hotel 1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8558

9:30am 10:30am

Depart for Haneda Airport by mini bus

10:05am 11:05am

Check in at Haneda Tokyo International Airport

12:05pm 1:05pm

Depart Tokyo (Haneda) on Asiana Airlines Flight 0Z 1015 for Seoul Travel time: 2h 20min

2:25pm 3:25pm

Arrive Seoul Met on arrival by Mr Sang Min Woo, Commissioner, Trade Queensland Office, Seoul

3:00pm 4:00pm

Travel to Incheon by car Travel time: approx 2h You will receive a briefing from Mr Sang Min Woo, Commissioner, Trade Queensland Office, Seoul during this time.

5:00pm 6:00pm

Arrive Incheon and check into hotel Sheraton Incheon 6-9 Songdo-Dong, Yeonsu-Gu · Incheon 406-840 Korea (Republic of) Phone: 0011 82 32 835 1000 Fax: 0011 82 32 835 1007

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5:40pm – 6:00pm 6:40pm – 7:00pm

Meeting with Mr Jong-il Hong, Vice Mayor for Political Affairs, Incheon Metropolitan City Government Venue: Room 110, First Floor Songdo Convensia Songdo-gong, Yeonsu-gu Incheon, Korea

6:00pm – 9:00pm 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Attend the Asia Pacific Cities Summit Gala Dinner Venue: 2nd Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Convensia Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu Incheon, Korea

Overnight Incheon Sheraton Incheon 6-9 Songdo-Dong, Yeonsu-Gu · Incheon 406-840 Korea (Republic of) Phone: 0011 82 32 835 1000 Fax: 0011 82 32 835 1007

Thursday 17 September 2009 – Incheon/Seoul am Walk through the Brisbane Innovation Marketplace

pavilion and Songdo Convensia Venue: Global Fair & Festival 2009 Songdo Convensia Songdo-dong, Yeonsu-gu Incheon Korea

12:30pm – 2:30pm 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Attend the Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) Closing luncheon and launch of APCS 2011 Venue: Global Fair & Festival 2009 Incheon, Korea Premier Ballroom, Songdo Convensia Songdo-gong, Yeonsu-gu Incheon, Korea

2:30pm – 4:10pm 3:30pm – 5:10pm

Depart Incheon for SK Energy Travel time: approx 1.5h

4:20pm – 5:10pm 5:20pm – 6:10pm

Meeting with Mr Jeong Joon Yu, President and CEO, SK Energy International Venue: 99, Seorin-dong

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Jongro-gu Seoul 110-110 Korea

5:10pm – 6:30pm 6:10pm – 7:30pm

Brisbane liaison time

6:30pm – 7:00pm 7:30pm – 8:00pm

Meet with guests attending the Queensland Creative Industries Reception

7:00pm – 9:00pm 8:00pm – 10:00pm

Co-host the Queensland Creative Industries Reception Venue: Orchid Junior Ballroom The Westin Chosun Hotel 87 Sogong-Dong, Jung-gu Seoul 100-070

Overnight Seoul The Westin Chosun, Seoul 87 Sogong-Dong, Jung-gu , Seoul 100-070, Korea (Republic of) Phone: 0011 82 2 771 0500 Fax: 0011 82 2 752 1443

Friday 18 September 2009 – Seoul 8:30am – 9:20am 9:30am – 10:20am

Depart hotel for meeting Travel time: 1h

9:20am – 9:50am 10:20am – 10:50am

Meeting with Dr Jin-soo Kim, Vice President of the Korea Health Industries Development Institute (KHIDI) Venue: Conference Room Convention and Exhibition Centre 135-731 Samsung-Dong Kangnamgu Seoul Korea

10:00am – 10:05am 11:00am – 11:05am

Minister’s opening remarks at Opening session of Track 14. BIO Korea 2009.

10:10am – 10:20am 11:10am – 11:20am

Walk through the Alcaston Gallery at the Korea International Arts Festival 2009

10:20am – 10:30am 11:20am – 11:30am

BioKorea 2009 Venue: Indian Hall Convention and Exhibition Centre 135-731 Samsung-Dong

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Gangnamgu Seoul, Korea.

10:35am 11:25am


10:45am – 11:15am 11:45am – 12:15pm

Meeting with Mr Ssang-Su Kim, President and CEO, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Venue: President's Office 167, Samsung-dong Gangnamgu, Seoul

11:00am – 12:00noon 12:00noon – 1:00pm

Travel to next meeting Travel time: 1 h

12:00noon – 1:30pm 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Co-host the Queensland Business Reception Luncheon with the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Venue: Lilac/Tulip/Cosmos rooms The Westin Chosun, Seoul 87 Sogong-Dong Jung-gu, Seoul

2:00pm – 3:30pm 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Brisbane Office liaison time

3:30pm – 6:00pm 4:30pm – 7:00pm

Travel to the Incheon international airport Travel time: allow 2h 30mins due to traffic

6:00pm 7:00pm

Check in at Airport

8:20pm 9:20pm

Depart Seoul for Sydney on Asiana Airlines Flight OZ601 Travel time: 10h 10mins

Saturday 19 September 2009 – Seoul/Brisbane 7:30am Arrive Sydney

10:05am Depart Sydney for Brisbane on Qantas Flight QF516

Travel time: 1hr 30mins

11:35am Arrive Brisbane

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OBJECTIVES

• To reinforce at senior government and commercial levels, the high priority the Queensland Government places on trade and investment relationships with China, Japan and South Korea and to strengthen those relationships.

• To profile to key government and business representatives Queensland’s capabilities and expertise, particularly in key sectors such as clean technologies, architectural design services, education and training, biotechnology, mining equipment and technology services and food and wine.

• Reinforce the Queensland Government’s support for foreign investment by encouraging investment in major Queensland projects, particularly in the areas of energy, clean technologies and natural resources.

• Reaffirm the long standing relationship between Queensland and Shanghai, highlighting Queensland’s commitment to the Shanghai World Expo 2010.

• Showcase Queensland as a premier destination for business and investment at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Incheon, South Korea.

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OFFICIAL DELEGATION MEMBERS

The Honourable Stephen Robertson MP

Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

Ms Catherine Goldie Senior Media Advisor, Office of the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade

TRADE QUEENSLAND REPRESENTATIVES IN-MARKET

Mr Zijian Zhang Trade and Investment Commissioner – China

Mr Tak Adachi Trade and Investment Commissioner – Japan

Mr Sang Min Woo Trade and Investment Commissioner – South Korea

Ms Julie Boyd (Korea only)

Special Representative to Japan, Republic of Korea and the Philippines

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MEETING BRIEFS – SHANGHAI

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ATTEND THE TOTAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS CEREMONY FOR THE SIGNING OF THE NEW ENERGY SAVING CONTRACT WITH SHANGHAI NO. 3 PEOPLE’S HOSPITAL AND THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT WITH YUEYANG HOSPITAL

Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009 Time: 9:30am – 10:30am

Venue: Ball Room 205 Hyatt on the Bund 199 Huang Pu Road, Shanghai

ATTENDEES Fazle Mannan� Engineering Director, Total Energy Solutions Shanghai Hospital Development Centre Shanghai No 3 People's Hospital directors Yueyang Hospital directors Directors from other major Shanghai hospitals

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister attended as guest of honour at the official ceremony of Total Energy Solutions (TES) to celebrate the signing of the MOU for a new project at Shanghai No 3 People's Hospital and the completion of its energy saving consultancy project at the Shanghai Yueyang Hospital. The ceremony was held at the Hyatt on the Bund.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister delivered a brief speech at the ceremony.

• He congratulated the export achievement of Total Energy Solutions in China.

• He promoted Queensland’s expertise in the energy efficiency sector and highlighted TES as a good example of a Smart State technology.

• He introduced the Queensland Government’s energy saving initiatives and highlighted Queensland’s expertise in efficient energy management solutions.

• He promoted Queensland as a global leader in energy efficiency technologies.

• The Minister presented three plaques as outlined below:

• Shanghai No.3 Hospital was presented with a plaque commemorating the MOU signing;

• Yueyang Hospital was presented with a plague commemorating the successful completion of its energy efficiency conservation project; and

• Shanghai Hospital Development Centre was presented with a plaque commemorating their outstanding leadership in energy conservation as part of its Energy Conservation Program to improve the major hospitals in Shanghai.

• In his speech, the Minister:

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• thanked the Total Energy Solutions for inviting me to celebrate the success of its partnership with Yueyang (yue-yang) Hospital;

• congratulated Total Energy Solutions for their MOU signing with Shanghai No 3 People's Hospital for a new energy efficiency conservation project.

• highlighted the Queensland Government's Strategic Energy Efficiency Policy and energy conservation programs using a method known as Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) to guarantee the achievement of energy savings in Queensland’s public buildings;

• acknowledged that as a result of the work that TES has done at the Yueyang (yue-yang) Hospital, the hospital will save around RMB 2 million (approx A$400,000) on power costs each year;

• congratulated the Shanghai Municipal Government for their commitment to energy saving and the vision they have for a better environment.

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BUSINESS NETWORKING RECEPTION AND LUNCH, SHANGHAI

Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Venue: Ball Room 207

Hyatt on the Bund 199 Huang Pu Road Shanghai

ATTENDEES Mr John Hunt CEO, MOX Group Mr Matthew Tobin Principal, UAP Mr Tom Connor Australian Consul General in Shanghai Mr Wu Zhiguang President, Shanghai Architecture Society Mr Shi Zhendong Vice Mayor of Zhejiang Haining Municipal

Government Directors from Zhejiang Haining Lianhang Economic Zone Representatives from universities, institutes and education agencies in Shanghai Hills International Kindergarten representatives China Council for Promotion of International Trade-Shanghai Sub-council Austcham Shanghai Shanghai Xiandai Architectural Decoration & Landscape Design Research Institute Co Ltd

KEY POINTS

• The Minister highlighted that as this was his first official visit since becoming Queensland Minister for Trade, and it was highly appropriate that the visit include China, Queensland’s fourth largest merchandise export destination.

• He noted the Queensland Government’s commitment to actively seeking new trade and investment opportunities with China.

• The Minister unveiled the plaque of MOX China Ltd's new office in Shanghai.

• He announced the opening of Urban Art Project (UAP)’s new office in Shanghai.


• acknowledged Shanghai as our State's Sister City;

• highlighted that the Queensland Government is committed to actively seeking new trade and investment opportunities with China;

• conveyed his pleasure to be unveiling, as part of the function, a plaque to mark the opening of MOX China Ltd’s new office in Shanghai, and also to announce the opening of Urban Art Project (UAP)’s new office in Shanghai;

• promoted the successes of both MOX Group and Urban Art Projects;

• congratulated Hill’s International Kindergarten on passing the official pre-assessment of its planned new operations in Shanghai.;

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• congratulated the Government of Shanghai on its successful bid to host the 2010 World Expo, and promoted that the Queensland Government is looking forward to its participation in the Shanghai World Expo 2010.

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BRIEFING BY MR TOM CONNOR, AUSTRALIAN CONSUL-GENERAL TO SHANGHAI

Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009 Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Venue: Hyatt on the Bund 199 Huang Pu Road Shanghai

ATTENDEES Mr Tom Connor Australian Consul-General to Shanghai

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister received a briefing from the Consul-General on the current political and business environment in Shanghai, and obtained his views on the latest changes to the Chinese Government trade policy and its impact on relations between Australia and China.

• The Minister briefed the Consul-General on the objectives of his trade mission to China.

• He reiterated the Queensland Government’s continuing commitment to developing key relationships in China.

• He sought the Consul-General's views on the progress of Australia’s involvement in the Shanghai World Expo 2010.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister highlighted that this was his first official visit to China as the Minister for Trade since his appointment in March 2009, and it was highly appropriate that the mission include China, Queensland's fourth largest merchandise export destination in 2008-09.

• He reiterated that this visit reinforces the Queensland Government’s commitment to continue and broaden the existing close relationship between Queensland and China and to grow the two-way trade in merchandise which was valued at A$9.3 billion in 2008-09.

• He briefed the Consul-General on the key objectives of his mission which was focused on meetings related to infrastructure development, mining equipment, technology and services, clean and renewable energy, as well as collaborations in education, research and development and climate change.

• The Minister received a briefing from the Consul-General on the current economic growth of China and potential opportunities for growth in key industries, in particular current and future project opportunities and collaborations for Queensland companies.

• He received a briefing from the Consul-General on the sustainability of economic growth in China.

• The Minister sought advice from the Consul-General on tactics to strengthen and broaden Queensland’s economic linkages with China, particularly in the sectors targeted throughout the meetings during this mission.

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• He stressed the high priority the Queensland Government places on growing exports in both traditional and non-traditional sectors and on attracting Chinese investment into Queensland.

• The Minister advised the Consul-General of the Queensland Government's commitment to participating in the Shanghai World Expo 2010 and sought his view on Australia’s participation in this event.

• The Minister informed the Consul-General that 2009 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the sister state relationship between Queensland and Shanghai and in June 2009 the Queensland Government celebrated this milestone with a week of activities, called Shanghai Week, including arts, culture and business events.

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MEETING WITH MR TANG DENGJIE, VICE MAYOR, SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT

Date: Wednesday 9 September 2009 Time: 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Venue: 200 People's Avenue Shanghai

ATTENDEES Mr TANG Dengjie (tung den-jea)

Vice Mayor of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister reinforced Queensland’s commitment and support for the Sister State relationship with Shanghai.

• He promoted Queensland participation in the Shanghai World Expo.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister highlighted the importance of the China market and Sister State relations with Shanghai for Queensland.

• He noted the achievements of the Sister State relationship in building and strengthening collaborations in trade, education, language studies, sports, science and technology, arts and creative industries between the two States.

• He noted that Queensland and Shanghai celebrated the 20th anniversary of the sister state relationship in June 2009.

• The Minister received a briefing from the Vice Mayor on the plans for Shanghai’s future development including significant events such as World Expo 2010.

• He noted that Brisbane had hosted the World Expo in 1988, and promoted that the Queensland Government is looking forward to their participation in the Shanghai World Expo 2010.

• The Minister highlighted Queensland’s capabilities in urban development and our expertise in post-expo site development.

• He provided an update on the Queensland Government’s participation at the Shanghai World Expo 2010.

• The Minister extended an invitation to the Vice Mayor to pay a visit to Queensland.

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SITE VISIT TO SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO SITE AND THE AUSTRALIAN PAVILION


Venue: 3588 Pudong Road South Shanghai

ATTENDEES Mr Peter Sims

Australian Pavilion Director, World Expo 2010 Shanghai, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

KEY POINTS

• The Minister paid a visit to the exhibition hall of Shanghai World Expo and received a briefing from the Protocol Department of Shanghai World Expo Coordination Bureau on the Expo site.

• He paid a visit to the Australian Pavilion and received a briefing from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Pavilion Director on the construction progress and function of key areas of the Pavilion.

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MEETING BRIEFS – BEIJING

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MEETING WITH MR WANG JIAXIANG, ASSISTANT PRESIDENT, CHINA NATIONAL OFFSHORE OIL CORPORATION (CNOOC)

Date: Thursday 10 September 2009 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Venue: CNOOC Building, 25 Chaoyangmen North Street Beijing

ATTENDEES Mr WANG Jiaxiang (won chia-shiang)

Assistant President, CNOOC President, CNOOC Gas & Power Group

Mr LUO Weizhong Vice President, CNOOC Gas & Power Group Mr CHEN Xiang Vice President, CNOOC Gas & Power Trading &

Marketing Ltd.

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister sought an update from China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on its international development strategy.

• He supported CNOOC’s business relationship with BG Group and its Queensland operations.

• He reiterated the Queensland Government’s commitment to attracting international investment for the development of its world-class coal seam gas resources.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister received a briefing from CNOOC on its cooperative project with BG Group in Queensland and its future demand on LNG.

• He informed Mr Wang that Queensland coal seam gas industry has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade.

• He highlighted that the exploration and development of coal seam gas now form a major part of petroleum exploration and development undertaken in Queensland.

• The Minister informed Mr Wang that the Queensland Government’s Smart Energy Policy requires by 2010 that 15 per cent of all electricity sold in Queensland is to be sourced from gas-fired generation. This requirement may be increased to 18 per cent in the future.

• He highlighted that the Queensland Government is committed to attracting international investment for the development of our world-class coal seam gas resources.

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BRIEFING BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR GEOFF RABY, THE AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA

Date: Thursday 10 September 2009 Time: 5:30pm

Venue: The Australian Embassy 21 Dongzhimenwai Street Beijing

ATTENDEES His Excellency Dr Geoff Raby

Australian Ambassador to China

Mr Trevor Holloway

Counsellor (Economic), Australian Embassy Beijing

Ms Emma Afterman

Third Secretary (Economic), Australian Embassy Beijing

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister received a briefing from the Ambassador on the current political and business environment in China, and obtained his views on the latest changes to the Chinese Government trade policy and its impact on relations between Australia and China.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister highlighted that this was his first official visit to China as the Minister for Trade since his appointment in March 2009, and it was highly appropriate that the mission include China.

• He reiterated that this visit reinforces the Queensland Government’s commitment to continue and broaden the existing close relationship between Queensland and China and to grow the two-way trade in merchandise which was valued at A$9.3 billion in 2008-09.

• The Minister briefed the Ambassador on the key objectives of his mission which was focused on meetings related to infrastructure development, mining equipment, technology and services, clean and renewable energy, as well as collaborations in education, research and development and climate change.

• He sought a briefing from the Ambassador on the current economic growth of China and potential opportunities for growth in key industries, in particular current and future project opportunities and collaborations for Queensland companies.

• He sought a briefing from the Ambassador on the sustainability of economic growth in China.

• The Minister sought advice from the Ambassador on tactics to strengthen and broaden Queensland’s economic linkages with China, particularly in the sectors targeted through the Minister’s meetings during the mission.

• He stressed the high priority the Queensland Government places on growing exports in both traditional and non-traditional export sectors as outlined in the Export Strategy, and on attracting Chinese investment into Queensland.

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QUEENSLAND INVESTMENT DINNER HOSTED BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR GEOFF RABY, AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR TO CHINA

Date: Thursday 10 September 2009 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Venue: Ambassador’s Residence

21 Dongzhimenwai Street Beijing

ATTENDEES Dr Geoff Raby Australian Ambassador to China Mr WANG Jianxi Vice President & CRO, China

Investment Corporation Mr ZHAO Anqing Vice President, China National Coal

Association Mr YANG Deyu Vice Chairman, Yanzhou Coal Mining

Company Ltd. Mr LI Chong Chairman, Shenhuo Group Mr HU Jingfeng Managing Director, China Huaneng

Group HK Ltd.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister thanked the Australian Ambassador and Embassy for their help and support to the trade mission.

• The Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to broadening Queensland’s relationship with China in particular through the expansion of trade and investment opportunities.

• He noted the enormous investment opportunities that exist in Queensland’s mines and resource sector, particularly coal mining and nonferrous metals.

• He sought comments from Chinese guests on clean coal and clean energy.

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MEETING WITH MR YANG YUANYUAN, VICE MINISTER, STATE ADMINISTRATION OF WORK SAFETY (SAWS)

Date: Friday 11 September 2009 Time: 9:00am - 10:00am

Venue: 21 Hepingli Beijie, Beijing

ATTENDEES Mr YANG Yuanyuan

Vice Minister, State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS)

Mr WU Xin

Director-General of Department of Science and Planning, SAWS

Mr BAI Ran Deputy Director-General of Department of Int'l Cooperation, SAWS

Mr JI Guoyou

Director-General of Department of Safety Management, SAWS

Mr Grant Keys China Projects Manager, Australian Embassy Beijing

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister exchanged views with SAWS on coal mine safety.

• He obtained a briefing from SAWS on the Australia-China Coal Mine Safety Demonstration Project, managed by Simtars (Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station).

• He promoted Queensland’s expertise in providing sophisticated mine safety equipment, technology, services and training.

• The Minister emphasised that Queensland looks forward to more collaborative opportunities with SAWS in coal mine safety.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister sought a briefing from Mr Yang on the coal mine safety standards, technology levels and practices in China.

• He briefed Mr Yang of Queensland's health & safety supervision and management structure.

• The Minister mentioned that Australia is the safest coal mining country in the world and that Queensland has world class mines and a proven performance record in all aspects of mining.

• He informed Mr Yang that Queensland’s mining industry has developed a wide range of innovative products, technology and practical training services for mine safety control and management.

• He acknowledged that Simtars is recognised as a world leader in research, consulting, testing, certification and training services to improve industry safety and health. Simtars exports its cutting-edge mine gas monitoring systems and other mine safety and health expertise to many countries, including China, India,

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USA, New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei, South Africa, Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

• The Minister promoted that Queensland is keen to share its expertise, exchange ideas and strengthen its industry ties with China. He also reinforced that Simtars is part of the Queensland Government and is able to work closely with other Queensland companies to bring the best practice of mine safety to the Xuandong Coal Mine and help improve its mine safety, productivity and efficiency.

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MEETING WITH MR LUO JIANCHUAN, PRESIDENT OF CHALCO

Date: Friday 11 September 2009 Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Venue: 62 Xi Zhi Men Bei Avenue Beijing

ATTENDEES Mr LUO Jianchuan (low chian-tsuan)

President, Chalco

Mr XIE Hong Assistant President, Chalco Mr WANG Wenfu Chief Representative, Chalco Australia officeMr Trevor Holloway Counsellor (Economic), Australian Embassy

Beijing

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The aim of this meeting was to build on the relationships already established and discuss the way forward for the Aurukun Project.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister acknowledged that the Aurukun Project represented Chalco’s first venture in Australia, with a multi-billion dollar capital expenditure.

• Chalco and the Queensland Government are now in earnest negotiation about how the project proceeds.

• The Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) Aurukun Project Team is working closely with Chalco’s representatives in Brisbane to progress the development of the project.

• The Minister appreciated that Chalco has done a lot including providing training opportunities for the Aurukun Community.

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QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT NETWORKING RECEPTION AND LUNCH, BEIJING

Date: Friday 11 September 2009 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Venue: Residence I, Grand Hyatt Beijing

ATTENDEES Queensland business delegates Chinese customers nominated by Queensland business delegates

KEY POINTS

• The Minister welcomed Queensland business people and their Chinese business counterparts.

• He thanked attendees for their continued trade and investment with Queensland.

• He acknowledged the achievements that Queensland companies have made in China.

• The Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to broadening Queensland’s relationship with China in particular through the expansion of trade and investment opportunities.

• He promoted Queensland’s capabilities and economic credentials as a prospective research, technology and trading partner as well as the sectors such as; biotechnology, clean coal technology, renewable energies and green building and construction.

• The Minister promoted that the Queensland Government, through Trade Queensland, will lead a trade mission to the China Coal and Mining Expo in Beijing during the last week of October 2009.


• welcomed the guests who attended the reception and acknowledged that China is an extremely important export and trading partner for Queensland;

• emphasised that Queensland is doing research on carbon capture and storage;

• highlighted that using coal seam gas to produce LNG is becoming a strong industry in Queensland.

• highlighted that his visit to China, is about further promoting Queensland’s capabilities in diverse industry sectors, from mining equipment, technology and services and world-class food to architecture, artwork and energy-use reduction services;

• reinforced that the Queensland Government is committed to actively seeking new trade and investment opportunities with China, and Beijing is central to this task;

• explained that the Queensland Government was looking forward to its participation in the Shanghai World Expo from May to October 2010; and

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• congratulated China on its 60th anniversary, with People’s Day having taken place on 1 October.

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MEETING WITH MR LI FULI, VICE PRESIDENT, MINMETALS

Date: Friday 11 September 2009 Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Venue: 5 Sanlihe Road Beijing

ATTENDEES Mr LI Fuli (lee foo-lee)

Vice President, China Minmetals Corporation

Mr XU Jiqing Vice President & CFO, China Minmetals Non-ferrous Metals Co. Ltd.

Mr Brett Fletcher Chief Operating Officer, Minerals and Metals Group (MMG)

Mr Mark Liu Executive Director, Minerals and Metals Group (MMG)

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The purpose of this meeting was to welcome Minmetals' investment in the Queensland zinc projects previously owned by OZ Minerals, now owned by an Australian-based Minmetals subsidiary, MMG (Minerals and Metals Group).

KEY POINTS

• The aim of the meeting was to build on the relationship and encourage more investment in Queensland industries.

• The Minister sought Minmetals' advice regarding their medium to long-term plans for the development of the Dugald River zinc deposit near Cloncurry.

• He discussed the Government's Northern Economic Triangle development strategies, including sustainable power solutions for the north-west region, via the Simm's Review of energy supply options to the Mt Isa region.

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MEETING WITH MR KANG YI, CHAIRMAN OF THE CHINA NONFERROUS METALS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (CNIA)

Date: Friday 11 September 2009 Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Venue: 12B Fuxing Road

Beijing

ATTENDEES Mr Kang Yi (kung yee)

Chairman China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA)

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister sought an update of China’s nonferrous metals industry.

• He signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA) on future cooperation with Queensland.

• He strengthened Queensland’s relationship with CNIA at both government-to-government and business-to-business levels.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister received a briefing from Mr Kang Yi (Kung Yee), the Chairman on the recent development of China’s nonferrous metals industry and the Chinese government initiatives and plans for the industry in the next five years.

• He promoted Queensland’s investment environment featuring low tax, high growth, a highly skilled workforce and rich natural resources.

• He informed the Chairman of the huge development potential for nonferrous metals resources in Queensland and that the Queensland Government warmly welcomes investment from Chinese companies in the resource sectors, ranging from exploration to mineral processing.

• The Minister highlighted the importance of the MOU as the central platform for cultivating cooperation in investment promotion between Queensland and China.

• He invited the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association to lead delegations to Queensland to further explore trade and investment opportunities.

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ARROW ENERGY DINNER, BEIJING

Date: Friday 11 September 2009 Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Venue: Kerry Centre Chinese Restaurant, Guanghua Road

ATTENDEES Dato Sri Lim Haw Kuang Executive Chairman – Shell Companies in China Mr William Wang Director of Government Affairs and Business

Support, Shell Companies in China Mr Paul D'Arcy Director, Shell Gas & Power, Shell (China) Ltd. Dr Dave Matthew Executive Director, Arrow Global CBM Pty Ltd Mr Jonathan Li General Manager Commercial & Finance, Arrow

Energy China

KEY POINTS

• The Minister acknowledged that Shell Australia and Arrow Energy Ltd have agreed to work together to investigate LNG developments in Queensland. Shell recently acquired 30 per cent of Arrow's resources, which include interests in coal seam gas (CSG) tenements.

• He also noted that Arrow Energy continues to aggressively pursue business development opportunities in China.

• The Queensland Government has announced that the Shell and Arrow Energy LNG facility at Curtis Island is a project of State Significance.

• Shell China is part of the leading international energy group - Royal Dutch Shell plc , which has operations in over 140 countries.

• Arrow Energy is Australia’s largest coal seam gas acreage holder. It has significant CSG facilities in Queensland and operates 20% of Queensland’s gas supply together with 375 MW of net generation capacity.

• The Minister acknowledged the achievement Arrow Energy has made to the Queensland economy and to the development of energy and resources sectors in our State.

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MEETING BRIEFS – JAPAN

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OBSERVE THE SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN METROPOLITAN SOUTH INSTITUTE OF TAFE AND UEDA COLLEGE OF FASHION

Date: Sunday 13 September 2009 Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm Venue: Hotel Hankyu International (for MOU signing and dinner)

19-19, Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0013, JAPAN

ATTENDEES Mr Ueda Chairman, Ueda College of Fashion, Chairman of

Osaka Private College Association. Mr Peter Harber A/Director of Commercial Services, Metropolitan

South Institute of TAFE Ms Michiko Mihara Principal, Ueda College of Fashion Mr Ryuichi Tsugawa

Manager, Student Affairs, Ueda College of Fashion

KEY POINTS

• The Minister observed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE (MSIT) and the Ueda College of Fashion.

• The signing was an opportunity to reinforce the Queensland government's commitment to providing high quality educational facilities.

• The Minister noted that the MOU signing is critical to demonstrate Queensland’s support for this important market.

• As a result of the relationship that has been forged with Ueda College, Trade Queensland Japan Office will explore further opportunities to cross promote interior design courses.

• It was noted that Mr Ueda, Chairman of Board of Directors of Ueda College, has decided to visit Queensland for the first time in the near future.

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LUNCH AND SEMINAR WITH KURUME RESEARCH PARK MEDICAL CLUSTER

Date: Monday 14 September 2009 Time: 12:00noon – 1:30pm (Lunch)

2:00pm – 3:00pm (Seminar)

Venue: International Conference Hall Acros Fukuoka 4F 1-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

ATTENDEES Mr Yakushiji Head of Kurume University Medical School and the Vice

Chairman of Bio Promotion Committee Mr Nagafuchi Kurume Research Park President Mr Fujita Kurume Research Park Executive Director Mr Oota Kurume Research Park Managing Director and Head of Bio

Industry Mr Gashima Bio Industry Promotion Producer Mr Ikeda Kurume Research Park Technology Coordinator Mr Iide Kurume Research Park Incubation Manager Mr Awatani Clinical Network Fukuoka, Office Director. Mr Matsuka Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce, President. Mr Mario Pennissi Chief Executive Officer, Queensland Clinical Trials Network Prof. Tony Webber Chaiman QCTN, CEO CNS

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister attended a lunch with delegates from Queensland Clinical Trials Network (QCTN) and Kurume Research Park.

• Following the lunch, he observed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between QCTN and Kurume Research Park.

• After the signing of the MOU, the Minister briefly attended an international Bio Seminar, at which he gave a speech.

• After this commitment, the Minister received a brief on the regional economy of Japan by Wendy Holdenson, Trade Commissioner & Consul General of Austrade Fukuoka.

KEY POINTS

• This meeting was an opportunity to congratulate both QCTN and Kurume Research Park (KRP) on the signing of the MOU.


• congratulated the International Bio Seminar’s organisers for arranging a Biotech event that has attracted attendees from Asia's major bio-technology industries;

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• highlighted that Clinical trials in Queensland provide significant business value in terms of cost savings and shorter time to market, while at the same time generating high quality data that is well regarded in North America, Europe and across Asia;

• stressed that strategic alliances and partnerships are required to bring new products and services to the market;

• promoted that this new MOU signing is a strong endorsement of the ongoing push to build stronger medical and biotech ties between Queensland and Japan;

• noted the work of Queensland's Translational Research Institute and its focus on significant and prevalent diseases such as cervical, prostate and breast cancer, obesity and diabetes as well as major tropical infectious diseases such as malaria;

• promoted QCTN's holding of its first Translational Research Excellence symposium called TRX09, in Brisbane, Australia, in October 2009.

• The Minister highlighted that QCTN's success in the Japan market will assist in further promoting the world class capabilities that Queensland has to offer in the biotech sector.

• He advised the attending companies on the advantages of conducting trials in Queensland and to also consider Queensland as a one-stop destination for their bio-tech needs.

• It was conveyed to the Minister that the Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture is planning to lead a trade mission to Australia with Austrade. Key members from Kurume Research Park will visit Queensland at this time. Trade Queensland Japan Office will support QCTN to coordinate this visit program in early 2010.

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DINNER AT SALT RESTAURANT WITH QUEENSLAND FOOD IMPORTERS AND JAPANESE FOOD JOURNALISTS

Date: Monday 14 September 2009 Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm Venue: SALT by Luke Mangan

6th Floor, Shin Marunouchi Building, 1-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

ATTENDEES Mr Tsuyoshi Murakami Editor in Chief, Asuka Publishing Co Ltd Mr Mitsuaki Warita Reporter, Asuka Publishing Co Ltd (aka Gourmet

Journal) Mr Hiroshi Odaka

Managing Director, Tender Plus Japan Ltd

Mr Ryuma Nakamura Sales Supervisor, Tender Plus Japan Ltd Mr Masaki Nemoto Managing Director, MQ Foods Inc. Ms Kumiko Sueki Director, MQ Foods Inc. Mr Shin-ichi Yuhara General Manager, Seafood Dept. #3, Kyokuyo Co

Ltd (importer-distributor of Seafarm prawns) Mr Chean Cheng Wen (Mr Cheng)

Seafood Dept #3, Kyukuyo Co Ltd

KEY POINTS

• The Minister promoted Queensland capabilities in both food and wine to "Gourmet Journal", a leading culinary industry magazine, by serving a menu of premium prawns, beef and quality wines from Queensland.

• The Minister noted that Gourmet Journal, a monthly magazine published by Asuka Publishing Co Ltd., is a very influential media tool for Queensland produce importers to increase their sales in Japan. The magazine provides the latest information on food ingredients and wines for the industry readers.

• This dinner was an opportunity for him to thank the Japanese importers and the host restaurant for their on-going support for Queensland produce.

• Seafarm Pty Ltd (prawn farms located in Cardwell, North Queensland) was introduced by Trade Queensland Japan to the most renowned Australian restaurant in Tokyo, Salt, owned by leading chef, Luke Mangan. The grand chef indicated he is very happy with the quality of the product

• The Minister noted that Trade Queensland Japan has also assisted Queensland companies Tender Plus Pty Ltd, MQ Foods Co Ltd and Wine Tree Co Ltd, whom were represented at this event.

• The Minister encouraged the journalists present at the dinner to visit Queensland as this would provide them with the opportunity to further feature Queensland food and produce. He instructed Trade Queensland Tokyo Office to follow up on this opportunity and assist in organizing a potential visit to Queensland in early 2010.

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MEETING WITH NEW ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (NEDO)

Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

Venue: NEDO Head Office 16F Muza Kawasaki Building, 1310 Omiya-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki City, Tokyo

ATTENDEES Mr Sadao Wakasa Executive Director, New Energy and

Industrial Technology Development Organization

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister attended a meeting with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to discuss the projects that they have funded in Queensland and explore the possibilities for further collaboration between their partners and Queensland.

• The Minister reiterated that although Trade Queensland already has a number of areas of interaction with NEDO: Coal infrastructure research, Water and Renewable Energy, the Queensland Government seeks further collaborations with NEDO.

• During this meeting the Minister introduced the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan, which has been released by the Office of Clean Energy.

KEY POINTS

• NEDO briefed the Minister on coal trade with Queensland and infrastructure needs and thanked him for the support the Queensland Government offers to assist in relation to research programs and the sharing of information.

• Following Trade Queensland Japan's participation in the 4th New Energy World Expo that was held in June, further collaboration in this area between Japan and Queensland was discussed.

• The meeting was an opportunity to promote Queensland’s capabilities and the opportunities for investment in this sector by Japan.

• The meeting was also an opportunity to introduce the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan, which was released by the Office of Clean Energy in June 2009.

• It was conveyed to the Minister during the meeting that Mr Wakasa was planning to visit Queensland to discuss further opportunities for collaboration.

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LUNCH MEETING WITH MR SUMIYUKI KISHIMOTO, PRESIDENT AND CEO, JFE ENGINEERING

Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009 Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm

Venue: 2-1 Suehiro-machi, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama City 230-8611

ATTENDEES Mr Sumiyuki Kishimoto President, CEO, JFE Engineering

Member of the Board Mr Yasutsugu Ogura Senior Director, JFE Engineering Mr Yukio Kato Senior Director, Environmental Solution Section, JFE

Engineering. Mr Keisuke Nakahara Director, Aqua Engineering Division, JFE Engineering.

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The lunch meeting with JFE Engineering was an opportunity to encourage further investment into Queensland-based projects and receive an update of their involvement (in conjunction with Nomura Research Institute) in the Greensquare Building and Southbank Parkland project in cooperation with the Urban Water Security Research Alliance (UWSRA) of South East Queensland (SEQ).

KEY POINTS

• The Minister noted that JFE Engineering together with its strategic partner Nomura Research Institute (NRI) are working in cooperation with the Urban Water Security Water Alliance (UWSRA) to work on the feasibility and construction of the water supply system for Greensquare Building and Southbank Parkland in Queensland.

• The Minister also noted that the UWSRA is an alliance formed by four organisations, the Queensland Government, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the University of Queensland and Griffith University in 2007.

• The Minister discussed with Mr Kishimoto issues relating to JFE Engineering and NRI's collaboration with UWSRA to develop a research program focused on improving the reliability, safety, and effective use of urban water resources.

• Mr Kishimoto expressed his company's interest in geothermal and agriculture and the Minister encouraged him to follow up with the Trade Queensland Japan Office to discuss these opportunities further.

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MEETING WITH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY, TRADE AND INDUSTRY

Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009 Time: 2:00pm – 2:50pm

Venue: Agency of Natural Resources and Energy, METI 1-3-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

ATTENDEES Mr Toru Ishida

Director-General Agency of Natural Resources and Energy, METI

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister demonstrated Queensland's commitment to trade relations with Japan and highlighted areas of potential cooperation including renewable energy and clean technology. Furthermore, he referred to coal trading which has been the foundation of the Japan-Queensland economic relationship.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister informed the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of the Queensland Government's participation in the Renewable Energy Conference held in Tokyo in June 2009 and introduced the Queensland Renewable Energy Plan.

• The Minister discussed Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industry's involvement in the ZeroGen project.

• The Minister sought comment on any new direction from the new government in relation to the METI portfolio.

• The Minister exchanged views on Clean Coal Technology and the importance of collaboration between Japan and Queensland in this area.

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MEETING WITH MR AKIO MIMURA, CHAIRMAN, JAPAN AUSTRALIA BUSINESS COOPERATION COMMITTEE (JABCC)


Venue: Chairman’s Room Nippon Steel Headquarters 2-6-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8071

ATTENDEES Mr Akio Mimura

Chairman Japan Australia Business Cooperation Committee, Chairman of Nippon Steel Cooperation.

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• This meeting provided the opportunity to discuss the importance of the relationship between Japan and Australia.

• The meeting was also an opportunity to discuss the 48th Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister indicated his support for the 48th Annual Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference in 2010. It is anticipated that approximately 110 to 130 Senior Japanese and 90 to 100 Senior Australian business delegates will attend, as well as other government and diplomatic representatives.

• The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss areas of cooperation between Queensland and Japan in the non-traditional sectors such as renewable energy.

• The Minister acknowledged and thanked Mr Mimura, President of JABCC and Chairman of Nippon Steel Cooperation, for his company's support of the Queensland coal industry. Nippon Steel is one of Queensland's largest buyers of coking coal.

• The Minister noted that Japan’s steel mills are Queensland’s largest buyers of coking coal and Queensland's commercial relationship with Nippon Steel was worth A$980 million in 2006-07, making it Queensland's second largest trading partner in Japan that year.

• The Minister noted that during her visit to Japan in April 2008, the Premier, the Honourable Anna Bligh MP, hosted a lunch for the major Japanese steel companies, including Nippon Steel. The Director of Nippon Steel, Mr Tooru Obata attended this lunch.

• The Minister noted that members of the JABCC are made up of representatives from Japan's largest and most influential public trading companies.

• This meeting was also an important opportunity to show the Minister’s support of the mutually beneficial Japan-Australia relationship and also promote further collaboration between the two countries.

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MEETING WITH MR SHOJI KUWAYAMA, MARUBENI


Venue: Trade Queensland Japan Conference Room

ATTENDEES Mr Shoji Kuwayama

COO, Metals and Mineral Resources Division, Marubeni

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister met with Mr Shoji Kuwayama, COO Metals and Mineral Resources Division, Marubeni.

• The meeting provided an opportunity for Marubeni to brief him on their investment interests in Queensland including the recent investment in the Jellinbah Project.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister reinforced the Queensland Government’s commitment to fostering continued growth in the Queensland−Japan trade relationship, in particular, increasing Japan’s involvement in the State’s resources sector.

• The Minister provided a brief on the development and investment opportunities in this developing renewable industry in Queensland, leading to opportunities for future growth.

• The Minister advised Marubeni of the initiatives in the recently announced 2009-10 Queensland Government budget aimed at supporting this resources sector.

• The Minister received a briefing on Marubeni’s future plans to secure energy assets overseas, invest in renewable energy projects/technologies and their interest in coal seam gas.

• The Minister noted that Marubeni is the second largest Japanese coal importer from Queensland and holds substantial investments in the coal industry in Queensland and have a regional office in Brisbane.

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MEETING WITH MR YOSHINOSUKE YAMAGATA, PRESIDENT, ADVAN CO. LTD

Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009 Time: 6:00pm – 6:15pm Venue: Trade Queensland Office

Tokyo

ATTENDEES. Mr Yoshinosuke Yamagata Executive Director, Advan Co. Ltd

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister met with the President of Advan Co. Ltd, Mr Masanosuke Yamagata, to congratulate him on signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Queensland exporter, Claypave.

• This meeting provided an opportunity to encourage Advan Co. Ltd to explore opportunities with other Queensland exporters in the building industry.

KEY POINTS

• The meeting provided an opportunity to support a top Queensland exporter, Claypave.

• The Minister congratulated Advan on signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Claypave to import their products to Japan.

• The Minister acknowledged that the signing of this MOU is a clear demonstration of the fact that it often requires several years to establish sufficient trust with a Japanese company to enter into a fruitful and durable relationship.

• The Minister advised Mr Masanosuke that there has been renewed interest in Claypave's 'green building' products as the building industry and consumers become more environmentally conscious.

• The Minister encouraged Mr Masanosuke to utilise the Trade Queensland business network to explore opportunities with other exporters in the building industry.

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QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT RECEPTION, TOKYO

Date: Tuesday 15 September 2009 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Venue: Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan (FCCJ)

Yurakucho Denki Building, North Wing 20F 7-1 Yurakucho 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0006

ATTENDEES Mr Allan McKinnon Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy

Tokyo.

200 Clients attended

KEY POINTS

• The Minister hosted a reception for key business associates and trade and investment partners for Japan.

• The reception provided a networking opportunity for Queensland business representatives operating in Japan and the Trade Queensland Japan Office.

• Invitees included a senior Japanese official and major Japanese clients from a range of industry sectors that Trade Queensland works with, including coal, renewable energy, food/agribusiness, education, creative industries, building materials and services.

• In his speech the Minister:

• indicated how pleased he was to be in Tokyo on his first visit to Japan as Queensland Minister for Trade. He indicated that he had been to Japan, however, twice as Minister for Natural Resources and Mines in 2002 and 2004;

• highlighted that 2009 marks some important milestones; it is now 50 years since Queensland first shipped coal to Japan (1959) and 2009 also marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Queensland Government’s trade office in Tokyo (1979);

• commended Queensland’s Trade Commissioner for Japan, Mr Tak Adachi and his Tokyo team, who have been a driving force in the success of Queensland's Trade Office in Japan;

• noted that Japan is Queensland’s largest and most important trading partner, with Queensland’s merchandise exports to Japan growing each year;

• emphasised that Japan is a major buyer of Queensland coal and metal ores, and also buys significant volumes of Queensland’s quality meat;

• promoted continued improvement to Queensland's trade and investment relationship with Japan.

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BREAKFAST MEETING WITH MS YUKAKO UCHINAGA, BOARD CHAIR AND PRESIDENT, JAPAN WOMEN’S INNOVATIVE NETWORK (J-WIN)

Date: Wednesday 16 September 2009 Time: 8:00am – 9:00am

Venue: Le Saison, Mezzanine Level, Imperial Hotel, 1-1 Uchisaiwai-cho, 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-8558

ATTENDEES Ms Yukako Uchinaga Chair and President of Japan Women's

Innovative Network (J-Win), Chairman and CEO of Berlitz, Director and Vice Chairman of Fukutake Corporation

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister attended a breakfast meeting with Ms Yukako Uchinaga, Chairperson of Japan Women's Innovative Network (J-Win).

• Ms Uchinaga is due to lead a J-Win professional study tour delegation to Queensland in November 2009.

KEY POINTS

• This meeting was an opportunity to thank Ms Uchinaga for choosing Queensland as a destination for the J-Win professional study tour in November.

• The Minister thanked Ms Uchinaga for agreeing to be a representative on the Australia-Japan Business Advisory Board.

• The Minister discussed the Australian-Japan Business Advisory Board, which has recently been established in Tokyo through collaboration between Austrade and State Governments to advise on market issues affecting Australia and Japan. Ms Uchinaga was one of three senior industry representatives nominated by Trade Queensland Japan to sit on this Board.

• The Minister received an update on the Fukutake Foundation and its investment interests in Queensland.

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MEETING BRIEFS – THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

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MEETING WITH MR JONG-IL HONG, VICE MAYOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS, INCHEON METROPOLITAN CITY GOVERNMENT, POPULOUS AND REBOUND ACE


Venue: Room 110, First Floor Songdo Convensia Songdo-gong, Yeonsu-gu Incheon, Korea

ATTENDEES Mr Jong-il Hong Vice Mayor for Political Affairs, Incheon

Metropolitan City Government

Mr Andrew James Senior Principal, Populous

Mr Super Ahn

CEO/President Rebound E&C Co., Ltd

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• This meeting provided an opportunity to continue to build the relationship between the Queensland Government and Incheon City. Former Trade Minister, the Honourable John Mickel MP, met with Mayor Ahn in Korea in 2008 and Trade Queensland have been working closely with Incheon Metropolitan City in preparation for the Asia Pacific Cities Summit.

• This meeting enabled the Minister to highlight the excellent working relationship between the Queensland Government and Incheon Metropolitan City as well as the growing relationship between Queensland and Korean companies as indicated through the success of Populous.

• The meeting also provided an opportunity to introduce another Queensland company, Rebound Ace, which was represented by their local Korean representatives.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister congratulated Incheon on its success in hosting the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and welcomed Incheon Metropolitan City Government officials to once again join the event in Brisbane in 2011.

• The Minister recognised the success of Queensland company, Populous and introduced Mr Andrew James. Populous has signed a major partnership contract to design the US$400 million main stadium in Incheon, Korea for the 17th Asian Games in 2014.

• The Minister also introduced another well known Queensland sport company, Rebound Ace represented by their Korean agent Mr Super Ahn.

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• During the meeting Mr Hong emphasised economic cooperation between Incheon and Queensland and introduced the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) as an asset of the City's economic development.

• The Vice Mayor of Incheon also highlighted that the city is planning development of the port and the marine leisure industry.

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ASIA PACIFIC CITIES SUMMIT GALA DINNER


Venue: 2nd Exhibition Hall 1st Floor Convensia, Songdo Incheon

ATTENDEES

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister attended the Asia Pacific Cities Summit Gala Dinner with all attending VIP’s and delegate members to commemorate the opening of the Summit.

• The Gala Dinner was part of the official program for the Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) Mayors Summit and took place at the end of the second day of the program.

• The Minister made a short congratulatory speech acknowledging the close relationship between Incheon and Queensland before proposing a toast to commemorate this event.

KEY POINTS

• Incheon City hosted the Asian Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) from 15-17 September 2009. There were over 2,000 delegates, including mayors and local representatives from 151 cities. These included five Brisbane Sister Cities, three Australian and New Zealand Cities, 22 Korean Cities and 16 Chinese cities. Other participating cities include Singapore, Jakarta, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, New Deli, Kathmandu, Taipei, Burbank, Seattle, Honolulu, Kansas, Orange County, Philadelphia and Ho Chi Minh.

• The Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Campbell Newman, led the Lord Mayor's Greater Brisbane Region Delegation to attend the Summit.

• As a Partner of the Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Government was a strong supporter of these activities.

• Trade Queensland, who supported and encouraged Queensland companies to participate in the trade mission, provided on the ground support for the Lord Mayor's mission and participation in the APCS.

• Trade Queensland Special Representative to Korea, Japan and the Philippines, Ms Julie Boyd, attended the summit to provide on the ground support to the Lord Mayor's delegation and also represent Trade Queensland at activities during the summit.

• The nature of the event, bringing together municipal governments from all over the Asia Pacific region to the one location, provided a great opportunity for Queensland companies to identify major project opportunities and build key relationships within these governments.

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ASIA PACIFIC CITIES SUMMIT (APCS) CLOSING LUNCHEON AND LAUNCH OF APCS 2011

Date: Thursday 17 September 2009 Time: 12:30noon – 2:30pm

Venue: Global Fair & Festival 2009 Incheon, Korea Premier Ballroom, Songdo Convensia, Songdo-gong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea

KEY POINTS

• The Minister attended the Asia Pacific Cities Summit 2009 Closing Luncheon. This luncheon also launched APCS 2011, which will be held in Brisbane.

• The closing luncheon was part of the official summit program and took place on the final day of the summit.

• The Minister made a keynote speech to the delegates after the luncheon.

• In his speech he:

• congratulated Incheon City on hosting a very successful Asia Pacific Cities Summit;

• congratulated all participating city representatives and encouraged them to continue their relationships with the State of Queensland;

• reiterated that the Brisbane Lord Mayor has already today extended an invitation to delegates for APCS in Brisbane in 2011, and extended the Queensland Government’s support for delegates to attend the next Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Queensland;

• promoted that holding the APCS event every four years in Brisbane helps to develop Queensland as a hub for technology and services for Asia Pacific municipal governments;

• encouraged guests to take this final official opportunity to network with delegates from other countries as part of the 2009 Asia Pacific Cities Summit; and

• emphasised that he looked forward to continuing to promote Queensland's world class business and industry capabilities in the lead up to the next Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Brisbane in 2011.

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MEETING WITH MR JEONG JOON YU, PRESIDENT AND CEO, SK ENERGY INTERNATIONAL

Date: Thursday 17 September 2009 Time: 4:20pm – 5:10pm

Venue: 99, Seorin-dong Jongro-gu Seoul 110-110 Korea

ATTENDEES Mr Jeong Joon Yu President, Resources & Chemicals Business, SK Energy

President & CEO , SK Energy International (H) Pty Ltd

Mr Hak Hee Lee Head of Division, Coal & Mineral Resources Business Division, SK Energy

Mr Hyeon Dong Cho Team Leader, Coal & Mineral Resources Team, SK Energy

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister met with the President of SK Energy, Mr Jeong Joon Yu.

• Mr Yu provided an overview of their planned investments in natural resources and its gasification technology research and development and investment opportunities in Queensland.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister explained how the significance of resources to the Queensland economy has led the State to develop world-class capabilities as a supplier of innovative mining services, technologies, equipment and training.

• SK Energy showed some interest in the LNG Sector in Queensland.

• The Minister highlighted the Queensland Government's commitment to addressing climate change and partnership with Korea. He advised Mr Yu that the University of Queensland has a partnership with KAIST in research and collaboration initiative, " Australian Korea Bioproducts Initiative."

• The Minister congratulated Mr Yu on SK Energy being selected as a preferred bidder for three Restricted Areas in North West Mineral Province in 2008.

• The Minister received a briefing on SK Energy's parent company, SK Corporation, and its future plans to develop a commercially viable gasification technology with POSCO and KORES, a Korean government agency. SK Energy's Daedeok R&D centre has initiated work on this 5 year pilot project. Mr Yu invited the Minister to visit its R&D Center.

• The Minister reinforced the Queensland Government’s commitment to fostering continued growth in the Queensland−Korea trade relationship, in particular, increasing Korea’s involvement in the State’s resources sector.

• The Minister advised Mr Yu that Queensland is becoming a world leader in developing clean coal technologies such as ZeroGen and the Callide Oxyfuel Project and he invited Mr Yu to visit both of the Queensland projects.

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• Trade Queensland Korea will follow up regarding SK Energy's exploration permit and investment as well as the company's interest in gasification and bio-diesel projects.

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QUEENSLAND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES RECEPTION

Date: Thursday 17 September 2009 Time: 6.30pm for 7:00pm – 9.00pm Venue: Orchid Junior Ballroom

The Westin Chosun, Seoul 87 Sogong-Dong, Jung-gu Seoul 100-070

ATTENDEES Mr Sam Gerovich

Australian Ambassador to Korea

Councillor Campbell Newman Lord Mayor of Brisbane Mr Richard Watson General Manager, Asia Pacific Screen Awards Ms Gina Kim

Director and Producer, Scripter Panelist of the APSA 2009

KEY POINTS

• The Minister co-hosted the Queensland Creative industries networking reception together with the Lord Mayor of Brisbane and Mr Richard Watson, General Manager of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. The Australian Ambassador to Korea, Mr Sam Gerovich, also attended.

• APSA announced the Korean Panellist, Gina Kim for the Asia Pacific Film Awards to be held on 26 November 2009 on the Gold Coast.

• The reception included a promotional screening by APSA and was attended by local creative industry elite together with leading business and diplomatic representatives.

• Around 150 people attended, including 40 delegates from sister cities, 20 from APSA and the remainder were locally invited guests from the Trade Queensland Korea network.

• The Brisbane City Council sponsored Mr William Barton to travel to Seoul.

• Mr Barton is one of Australia’s leading didgeridoo players and composers and is a powerful advocate for the wider perception of his cultural traditions.

• In his speech the Minister:

• promoted that the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, or APSA as they are known, set out to make a difference through a commitment to the promotion and preservation of cultural diversity, and to bridge cultural divides by providing a global platform for the films and filmmakers of the Asia-Pacific;

• commended the Korean government and film-makers on their achievements and for fostering a very strong film industry;

• reiterated his belief that in coming years APSA will provide more and more business opportunities for the film-makers of Korea by way of co-productions and co-investment;

• promoted Queensland's strong film industry capabilities in set design, film production and post production.

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MEETING WITH DR JIN-SOO KIM, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE KOREA HEALTH INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE


Venue: Conference Room Convention and Exhibition Centre, 135-731 Samsung-Dong, Gangnamgu, Seoul, Korea

ATTENDEES Dr Jin-Soo Kim Vice President, Korea Health Industries Development Institute

(KHIDI) Dr Shin-ho Lee Director, Global Healthcare Business Centre, KHIDI Mr Young-Kwon Yeom Executive Director, Health Technology Planning and Evaluation,

KHIDI Mr Jung-Hoon Woo Director, KHIDI ASEAN Office, KHIDI Dr Do Hyun Cho Director, Global Business Office for KHIDI-NY Mr Soo-Woong Kim Team Head, Trade and International Cooperation Team, KHIDI

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss Korea Health Industries Development Institute (KHIDI) role to improve the national health care system and the development of Korea’s health industries to be competitive in the global market.

• The four Queensland biotech companies that attended and spoke at Bio Korea 2009 accompanied the Minister to this meeting.

KEY POINTS

• Dr Kim introduced the role of KHIDI in the improvement of the health care system in Korea, in particular its mission to turn Korea into a leading Bio-Nation by 2015.

• The Minister highlighted Queensland's expertise in the biotechnology field and introduced the four companies that attended and spoke at Bio Korea 2009 - Tetra Q, Q-Pharm, ERA Consulting and Clinical Network Services (CNS).

• Dr Kim explained that he would like more collaboration in broader areas between QCTN and KHIDI following the MOU signing in 2007. Dr Kim expects that the FTA between Korea and Australia will activate collaboration and exchange.

• Mr Tony Webber from CNS mentioned that the MOU between KHIDI and QCTN is substantial and that he expects Queensland will provide support to Korean pharmaceutical companies to advance into other countries such as the USA, Europe and Australia.

• Dr Kim would like to see more specific support from QCTN such as the exchange of training programs with QCTN.

• The Minister invited Dr Kim to visit Queensland's R&D Centres to view Queensland’s capability in Biotechnology.

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• Trade Queensland Korea will promote and follow up on practical and active exchanges between KHIDI and QCTN.

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THE ALCASTON GALLERY AT THE KOREA INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2009

Date: Friday 18 September 2009 Time: 10:10am-10:20am

Venue: Korea International Art Fair (KIAF) COEX 3F - Hall C and Hall D Conventional and Exhibition Centre 135-731 Samsung-Dong Seoul

ATTENDEES Ms Beverly Knight Director of Alcaston Gallery & National President of Australian

Commercial Galleries Association

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• Two major artists from Mornington Island, Sally Gabori and Paula Paul were selected to have their works showcased by the prominent Alcaston Gallery as part of the official Australian Art Showcase. Alcaston Gallery is one of the five Australian galleries chosen by the Australia Council for the Arts to represent Australia at KIAF 2009.

• Ms Beverley Knight, Director, The Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, has been instrumental in the rise of the Mornington Island painting movement from Queensland as a significant contemporary art movement in Australian Indigenous art.

• QIAMEA funding has supported the production of a high quality publication to promote Queensland artists at the event, and contribute toward exhibition and logistical costs associated with KIAF 2009.

KEY POINTS

• The Minister visited the Korea International Art Fair (KIAF) to heighten awareness in Korea of the potential commercial appeal of Queensland Indigenous art in Korea and potentially in wider Asian markets.

• Mr Martin Walsh, Senior Trade Commissioner, Austrade Korea joined him for the visit.

• The Minister also met Ms Beverley Knight, Director, The Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne who has been instrumental in promoting the Mornington Island painting movement from Queensland.

• The Minister encouraged Ms Knight to ensure more Queensland artists were present at next year's KIAF, where Australia has been selected as the guest country for the exhibition.

• Trade Queensland Korea will follow up on and promote Queensland's contemporary and indigenous arts presence at next year's KIAF.

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BIO KOREA 2009

Date: Friday 18 September 2009 Time: 10:20am – 10:30am Venue: Conference Room

Convention and Exhibition Centre 135-731 Samsung-Dong Gangnamgu Seoul, Korea

KEY POINTS

• The Minister presented an opening speech to Session 14 "Clinical Drug Development" at Bio Korea 2009.

• After his speech, he undertook a site visit to Bio Korea 2009, accompanied by Mr Kim.

• The Minister’s attendance and support at Bio Korea, together with Queensland companies participating as speakers at a conference session, provided an opportunity to showcase Queensland's world class biotechnology capabilities.


• promoted Queensland as an excellent location to conduct early stage clinical trials and emphasised that the Queensland Government is proud to support the Queensland Clinical Trials Network (QCTN) in playing a key role in developing this capability;

• reinforced that the Queensland Government has invested heavily in infrastructure and in attracting world-class researchers;

• highlighted that clinical trials in Queensland provide significant business value in terms of cost savings and shorter time to market, while at the same time generating high quality data that is well regarded in North America, Europe and across Asia;

• noted that Queensland has an expanding capacity to perform high quality clinical trials at relatively low costs compared to other countries;

• reiterated that Queensland continues to lead Australia in developing and implementing initiatives that positively influence the growth of the biotech industry;

• promoted the establishment of new collaborations with cutting-edge research facilities across all areas of human disease research, drug and diagnostic discovery and development, and bioinformatics in Australia.

• After this speech, he was accompanied by Mr Kim on a site visit to Bio Korea.

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MEETING WITH MR SSANG-SU KIM, PRESIDENT AND CEO, KOREA ELECTRIC POWER CORPORATION (KEPCO)


Venue: Office of the President and CEO, KEPCO 167, Samsung-dong Gangnamgu, Seoul

ATTENDEES Mr Ssang-Su Kim President and Chief Executive Officer, KEPCO Mr Jun-Yeon Byun Executive Vice President, Overseas Business

Division, KEPCO Mr Joo-Okn Chang Vice President, Head of Energy and Resources

Team, KEPCO

MEETING SYNOPSIS

• The Minister met with the President and Chief Executive Officer of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Mr Ssang-Su Kim.

• Mr Ssang-Su Kim provided an overview of their investments in natural resources in Australia

KEY POINTS

• KEPCO has made investments into others states, including NSW and has an interest in further investment in Australia.

• As KEPCO is highly interested in coal seam gas, the Minister also advised him on the new LNG projects in Gladstone to encourage investment. KEPCO would like to review opportunities for investment in this sector as they become available. Mr Kim advised that currently only the government controls gas importation however the market will be privatised in the near future.

• The Minister provided a brief on the development and investment opportunities in the developing renewable industry in Queensland and the outlook for future growth opportunities.

• The Minister advised Mr Kim of the initiatives in the recently announced 2009-10 Queensland Government budget aimed at supporting this resources sector.

• The Minister received a briefing from Mr Kim on KEPCO's future plans to secure energy assets overseas, investment in renewable energy projects/technologies and their interest in coal seam gas.

• As Queensland has many small and medium sized companies in the renewable energy sector who could greatly benefit from KEPCO's assistance, this meeting provided an opportunity to promote the sector and to encourage KEPCO to conduct joint R&D in Queensland.

• Trade Queensland Korea will follow up on KEPCO's further interest in Queensland mines and other investment projects.

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CO-HOST THE QUEENSLAND BUSINESS RECEPTION LUNCHEON WITH THE LORD MAYOR OF BRISBANE

Date: Friday 18 September 2009 Time: 12:00noon – 1:30pm Venue: Lilac/Tulip/Cosmos Rooms

The Westin Chosun, Seoul 87 Sogong-Dong Jung-gu, Seoul

VIP ATTENDEES Mr Sang-Yeol Kim

Vice President and CEO, Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Mr Tong-Soo Chung

Head of Invest Korea, Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)

Mr Kwang-Sok Ko Executive Vice Chairmand, Korea Importers Association

Mr Bum-Suk Han Senior Vice President, CJ CheilJedang Corporation

Ms Young Joo Kim Vice Chairman, Daesung Group Councillor Campbell Newman Lord Mayor of Brisbane

KEY POINTS

• This event was organised by Trade Queensland Korea in conjunction with the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

• The reception followed a Korea-Brisbane Market Seminar

• This luncheon was attended by 130 guests, mainly key Korean government officials and business representatives, as well as the Queensland companies accompanying the Minister and the Lord Mayor's Trade Mission.

• The reception helped raise the profile of the Queensland business delegates and provided an opportunity for them to network with potential Korean business partners and customers.

• The Minister spoke with Daesung Group Vice Chairman, Ms Young-joo Kim, who recently invested into the property sector in Queensland.

• The Minister also had the opportunity to thank Mr Bum Suk Han, Senior Vice President, CJ CheilJedang Corporation and Mr Kwangsok Ko, Executive Vice Chairman, Korea Importers Association for their participation in the lunch and the preceding forum.


• welcomed guests to the reception and acknowledge the presence of Mr Sohn, President of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mr Chung, Head of Invest Korea, Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA);

• acknowledged his co-host for the event, Lord Mayor Campbell Newman;

• highlighted that the success of Councillor Newman’s trade mission is a result of cooperation between Brisbane City Council and the Incheon Government

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with strong support from Trade Queensland, the Queensland Government’s export agency;

• noted that Korea is Queensland’s third largest market for merchandise exports, valued at more than $6.37 billion in 2008-09;

• emphasised that the Queensland Government’s investment in education, research and development, tourism, biotechnology and other innovative industry has set it in good stead to weather the economic storm;

• reiterated that Queensland continues to show economic resilience and has a stable economy, low operating costs, highly skilled workforce and strategic Asia Pacific location, creating an ideal investment environment;

• promoted the Queensland Government’s commitment to its relationship with Korea, supported by Trade Queensland’s office in Seoul that assists Queensland and Korean businesses with market access, business introductions and advice;

• announced that Queensland’s new Trade Commissioner, Mr Sang Min Woo, has taken up his position in the Trade Queensland Seoul office.

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MEDIA STATEMENTS

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Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade The Honourable Stephen Robertson 11/09/2009 Chinese airline pilot students to train in Queensland Beijing: Queensland's biggest flight training organisation has landed a major deal placing it among the top flight centres in the world. Visiting Beijing today Trade Minister Stephen Robertson announced Flight Training Australia has signed an agreement with China Eastern Airlines and the Civil Aviation University of China, Tianjin (CAUC), to train pilots. "The Queensland Government has promoted our State as a preferred location for international pilot training since 2002 and has been working to encourage the expansion of the industry in Brisbane and regional areas. "Based at Archerfield Flight Training Australia (FTA) this year became the only flight training organisation in Queensland, and one of only five in Australia, that holds the required approvals to train Chinese pilots. "The first 33 cadets are already in Australia and are just the tip of the iceberg, with Flight Training Australia expecting an additional 100 Chinese cadets before the end of 2010. "The Bligh Government supported FTA by providing market intelligence, arranging business meetings with potential clients, facilitating business discussions and attending aviation forums. "International demand for trained airline pilots is set to grow rapidly during the next decade as commercial aviation in Asia and the Middle-East expands and Queensland is well placed to capture more of this important education export market." Based in Shanghai, China Eastern is one of the three major airlines in China and operates a fleet of 287 jet aircraft with a network comprising more than 400 domestic and international routes, with 35,000 employees. CAUC is renowned as the cradle of talent for China's civil aviation industry with over 50,000 graduates serving the aviation industry and accounting for one-sixth of all civil aviation staff in China. Managing Director of Flight Training Australia Captain Peter Boughen said that Flight Training Australia was very proud to have been selected by both China Eastern and CAUC as their Australian flight training partner. "Flight training remains a growth industry in Australia and we are planning on expanding our facilities and bases further as well as employing additional staff," Mr Boughen said. "Flight Training Australia recognises and thanks Trade Queensland for the assistance provided to us in Queensland and overseas that helped us secure this latest export deal."

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Media contact: Minister Robertson's office - 3224 7332 Flight Training Australia on (07) 3277 8544

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Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade The Honourable Stephen Robertson Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Queensland digging deep to support China mine safety push Beijing: Trade Minister Stephen Robertson announced Queensland will lead a coal mine safety demonstration project near Beijing that showcases and aims to export Queensland’s expertise in mines safety to one of the world’s biggest mining countries, China. “China’s strong interest in improving mine safety has the potential to become a multi-million dollar industry. This project will increase export opportunities for Queensland businesses and that means jobs,” Mr Robertson said. “It will be supported by a trade mission to further highlight Queensland’s expertise in mining equipment technology and services at the China Coal and Mining Expo in Beijing in late October 2009. “Queensland has a wealth of expertise in providing sophisticated, specialised mine safety equipment, technology, services and training, built over more than 100 years of mining in our State.” Mr Robertson attended a briefing in Beijing on the joint China/Australia mine safety demonstration project with strong Queensland links. “There is enormous potential for the State’s advanced and experienced mining equipment, technology and services companies to contribute to China’s drive to make mines and mining practices safer. “Australia’s coal mining operations are amongst the safest in the world and Queensland is well placed to provide the know-how and equipment to improve on China’s mine safety record. “Our expertise can help to reduce mine fatalities, provide safer working environments for Chinese miners and improve efficiency and productivity of mining operations. “Queensland’s mining industry has developed a wide range of innovative products, technology and practical training services for mine safety control and management. “Our companies are keen to share expertise, exchange ideas and strengthen industry ties with China to promote best practice mining safety practices. “The briefing I received from China’s State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS) confirms that an Australia-China coal mine safety demonstration project to be undertaken 150 kilometres from Beijing at Xuandong will provide an ideal opportunity to demonstrate Queensland’s potential in this sector. Mr Robertson said the demonstration project will be managed by Simtars (Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station), a Bligh Government agency. Funding for this project is being provided by the Australian Government, the Chinese Government and a local mining company. “The fact that Simtars was chosen to lead this project confirms the State’s lead status in mine safety and technology both within Australia and around the world,” he said.

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“Simtars is recognised as a world leader in research, consulting, testing, certification and training services to improve mining industry safety and health. Simtars exports its cutting-edge mine gas monitoring systems and other mine safety and health expertise to China, India, USA, New Zealand, Malaysia, Brunei, South Africa, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. “The Xuandong mine demonstration project will showcase Queensland and Australian mine safety technology, training and education in risk management and will adopt leading practices and technologies to minimise mine injuries and fatalities. “ Media contact: 3224 7332

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Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade The Honourable Stephen Robertson 15/09/2009

New deal to boost Queensland's clinical trials industry Fukuoka: Queensland is breaking into one of the world's major markets for clinical trials of medical and pharmaceutical products and equipment. Trade Minister Stephen Robertson oversaw the signing of an agreement between Queensland Clinical Trials Network Inc. (QCTN) and the Kurume Research Park that will promote and further medical research collaborations between Queensland and Japan. "Queensland is creating a strong reputation for quality and accuracy for medical and pharmaceutical goods in Japan," Mr Robertson said. "This Memorandum of Understanding is a milestone in QCTN's continued push into overseas markets to attract clinical and preclinical trials to Queensland. "The new agreement will open the door for QCTN members to become the first choice for Kurume researchers. This means Queensland companies will now have a better chance to secure contracts to undertake the medical research and trials required to develop new therapeutic products being created by members of the Kurume Cluster. "The Kurume Research Park Medical Cluster includes 4 medical schools, Kurume University, Kyushu University, Fukuoka University, and University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan." Japan is Queensland's number one export destination, receiving $16.5 billion worth of Queensland's total merchandise exports in 2008-09. "The Bligh Government is supporting Queensland businesses to enter this important market, boosting our economy and creating jobs." The announcement comes during the international Bio Seminar in Fukuoka. "The Seminar brings together biotech industry representative from across Asia and other countries to enhance research, development and business networking, support and co-operation," Mr Robertson said. "The QCTN delegation will be able to advise companies attending the seminar on the advantages of conducting trials in Queensland and to also consider the globally recognised capabilities of Queensland as a one-stop destination for their bio-tech and product development needs. "QCTN's growing profile and success in the Japanese market will assist in further promoting and showcasing the world class capabilities and facilities that Queensland has to offer in the biotech sector," Mr Robertson said. Media contact: 3224 7332

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Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade The Honourable Stephen Robertson 18/09/2009 Minister builds key Korean business and investment links for Queensland Seoul: Trade Minister Stephen Robertson today met with Korean business executives and discussed potential joint projects that may submit for a slice of a $1 billion Korean Government sustainable energy fund. Mr Robertson met with the Chief Executive Officer of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and also hosted a luncheon for key business and investment contacts in Seoul. "The Korean Government has recently announced a A$1.1billion fund to secure more resources for long term sustainable energy production in Korea," Mr Robertson said. "Korean resource and energy companies are looking for investment opportunities overseas that can help them secure a share of these funds." Mr Robertson said KEPCO is Korea's biggest energy provider and the largest single consumer of coal in Korea. Thirty-four per cent of its coal came from Australia last year. "This positions Queensland as a strong possible destination for further investment in coal projects," he said. "KEPCO understands global concerns relating to climate change and is currently advancing into renewable energy. There is strong potential for joint projects in Queensland in this area. "My meeting this morning with KEPCO's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ssang-Su Kim, was to encourage further investment in Queensland coal, as well as clean energy projects such as LNG and clean coal technologies, and to highlight Queensland's projects, resources and expertise in these areas. "Korea is a major trading partner for Queensland, with new provisional export figures showing that Queensland's merchandise goods exports to Korea were valued at A$6.37 billion in 2008-09. "This equates to 11.3 per cent of Queensland's total merchandise goods exports, making Korea Queensland's third largest export market. Mr Robertson today also co-hosted a Queensland business reception alongside Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Campbell Newman, promoting key business partnerships and highlighting Queensland as a destination of choice for trade and investment. The reception, attended by around 130 business representatives including key Korean government officials and business representatives, followed a Korea-Brisbane Market Semina. "This represented an opportunity to further raise the profile of Queensland participants in the recently concluded Asia Pacific Cities Summit," Mr Robertson said. "I assured representatives of the influential Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)

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that Queensland remains perfectly positioned to continue to provide a wide array of products and services to help support Korea's industries into the future." Media contact: 3224 7332

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Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade The Honourable Stephen Robertson 18/09/2009

New Trade Commissioner for Queensland in Korea Seoul: Trade Minister Stephen Robertson today took advantage of a visit to Seoul as part of a Queensland Government trade mission to officially announce the appointment of the new Trade and Investment Commissioner for Queensland in South Korea. "I am pleased to announce that, following a rigorous application and interview process, Mr Sang Min Woo has been appointed to the position of Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner - Korea," Mr Robertson said. New provisional export figures for 2008-09 reveal that South Korea was the State's 3rd largest overseas export market in 2007-08, receiving more than $6.3 billion worth (11.3 per cent) of Queensland merchandise exports. Major export sectors included coal and metal ores, non-ferrous metals, meat and sugar. "Results such as this are exactly why the Bligh Government is committed to our network of overseas trade offices. More then $6 billion in exports to one market means jobs for Queenslanders and a significant boost to our economy," Mr Robertson said. "Mr Woo is well qualified for this important strategic position dedicated to assisting Queensland businesses to develop and capitalise on export and investment opportunities in South Korea. "He holds an MBA and a PhD in International Business and has extensive, high-level experience in trade and investment-related positions. "Over a 30-year career, Mr Woo has also worked in Korea for a number of major international companies including Hyundai Group, LEGO, LG Group and Bank of America. He also held a key marketing position with UNICEF for two years. "Mr Woo has represented the Government of Virginia (USA) in Korea for 16 years and was Chairman of the Association of American State Offices in Korea for a number of years. "On behalf of the Government, I congratulate Mr Woo on his appointment, which follows the recent retirement of Mr Matthew Kang as Queensland's Trade Commissioner in Korea," Mr Robertson said. "Until his recent retirement Matthew Kang ably led his team to assist Queensland companies in delivering strong export outcomes for the State. His success is a tribute to his hard work and dedication. In 2008-09 alone, Trade Queensland's Seoul office assisted Queensland companies to achieve $39.9 million in confirmed export deals. Mr Robertson said that Mr Woo would also work from Trade Queensland's Seoul office, and had hit the ground running, commencing work in the position in August. Media contact: 3224 7332

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Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade The Honourable Stephen Robertson Friday, September 18, 2009 Queensland food and wine on the menu in Japan Tokyo: North Queensland prawns, antipasto from Gin Gin, the Queensland’s pork and lamb accompanied by wine from the Granite Belt have been served up to representatives from Japan's leading culinary industry magazine. As part of his trade mission to Japan, Trade Minister Stephen Robertson hosted a dinner along with importers of Queensland produce to showcase the premium food and wine products Queensland has to offer. “Queensland has secured an international reputation for its quality and reliable food exports,” Mr Robertson said. “Industry events like this support and strengthen culinary relationships in Japan and grow our State’s food and wine exports to this vital trade destination.” As part of the promotion, premium farmed prawns from Cardwell company, Seafarm, were served along with premium beef and lamb from Tender Plus on the Gold Coast and quality antipasto from Hort Dry in Gin-Gin. Attendees washed the food down with a variety of wines from the Granite Belt wine region. The dinner was held at Salt, a popular Australian Cuisine restaurant in Tokyo owned by Luke Mangan, a world-renowned Australian chef. “Seafarm has received assistance from the Bligh Government’s export agency, Trade Queensland, to secure a deal to provide prawns to Salt in Tokyo, resulting in the company’s popular Crystal Bay Prawn becoming a regular on Salt’s menu,” Mr Robertson said. “Japan remains an extremely important and valuable export partner for Queensland’s food industries and this event will help to further enhance our reputation and showcase our product. “New provisional merchandise export figures show that Queensland exported more than $1.67 billion in meat products, made up mostly of prime beef, and almost $44 million worth of seafood for Japanese consumption in 2008-09. “This industry focussed event will help underscore our State’s strict food hygiene standards, coupled with our ability to deliver consistent amounts of high-quality produce internationally, giving Queensland a leading edge for food and wine exports to Japan,” Mr Robertson said. Food industry representatives at the dinner included Tender Plus Japan and MQ Foods who are leading importers of Queensland produce, as well as food journalists from culinary magazine Japanese Gourmet Journal, a food industry publication which is widely read by chefs and restaurant owners across Japan. The latest provisional export figures show Japan remains Queensland number 1 export destination, accounting for nearly 30 per cent of the State's total merchandise exports for 2008-09.

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Media contact: 3224 7332 Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and Minister for Trade The Honourable Stephen Robertson Friday, September 18, 2009 Queensland Indigenous art to go on display in Korea KOREA: The Bligh Government is supporting two Queensland artists from Mornington Island to showcase their works at the Korea International Art Fair (KIAF) in Seoul. Trade Minister Stephen Robertson said the Korea International Art Fair, which opened today, is fast becoming one of the most prominent international art fairs in Asia. “I personally had the opportunity to visit the art fair today and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of work by artists Sally Gabori and Paula Paul,” Mr Robertson said. “Their works are being showcased by the Alcaston Gallery, one of five Australian galleries chosen to represent Australia as part of the official Australian Art Showcase at KIAF 2009. “The Alcaston Gallery has been instrumental in promoting Mornington Island artists and positioning them collectively as a significant contemporary art movement in Australian Indigenous art. “The art fair’s reputation in the contemporary international art market has grown markedly since its inception in 2002. The fair brings together Korean and international galleries to promote a viable market for the exchange of arts, culture and ideas. “An Austrade report in September 2008 commented that the South Korea visual arts industry is experiencing a healthy expansion, mirroring the wider financial success of the country.” QIAMEA, a team within Trade Queensland, has worked in partnership with the Alcaston Gallery to fund the production of a high quality publication to promote these Queensland artists at the event, and contribute to exhibition and logistical costs. QIAMEA is committed to assisting Indigenous artists to identify and grow markets for their work internationally. This initiative has the potential to break new ground for Queensland Indigenous artists, and their agents are specifically looking to Asian markets as a potential area to grow their business. “The QIAMEA Advisory Committee and other key arts stakeholders involved in the export of Queensland Indigenous art have identified a number of Asian markets, including Korea, as key export markets for the future,” Mr Robertson said. Australia will be the focus country for the Korea International Art Fair in 2010. The art fair runs until the 22nd September. Media contact: 3224 7332

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News report from CHALCO website: Mr Luo Jianchuan, president of Chalco met with the Honourable Stephen Robertson, Queensland Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Minister for Trade and his delegation on Thursday 10 September 2009. Mr Luo Jianchuan said that building on the long-term friendly relations between Chalco and Queensland Government is their long-standing desire. Chalco commits it self to doing effective business work to contribute to Queensland economic development, and attached great importance to the Aurukun Project, put a lot of manpower and resources, maintains a good relationship with local indigenous communities as well. The Honourable Stephen Robertson expressed his gratitude to Chalco for their contribution in economic development, training and employment among indigenous communities. Queensland government will continue to support Chalco’s development in Queensland, and appreciates a smooth, effective communication between both parties. Both parties agreed to strengthen exchanges and cooperation and promote local economic development and social progress. Mr Xie Hong, Assistant President of Chalco and the principals from Chalco Hong Kong office attended the meeting.

News report from SAWS website Mr Yang Yuanyuan, Vice Minister of State Administration of Work Safety met with the Honourable Stephen Robertson, Queensland Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Minister for Trade and his delegation on Friday morning, 11 September 2009. Mr Yang Yuanyuan looked back on the cooperation of Australia-China Coal Mine Safety, and hope China and Australia to further organize Australia-China Coal Mine Safety Demonstration Project. They should reinforce to Queensland’s expertise in mine safety equipment, services and training, and improve China’s coal mine safety sustainedly and stably.

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The Honourable Stephen Robertson introduce coal mine safety standards, technology levels in Queensland, emphasise that Queensland looks forward to more collaborative opportunities with SAWS in coal mine safety. The principals from department of international exchange and cooperation, department of planning, science and technology, department of safety management of SAWS attended the meeting.

News report from CNIA website Mr Kang Yi, Chairman of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association met with the Honourable Stephen Robertson, Queensland Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Minister for Trade on Friday, 11 September 2009. Mr Bian Gang, deputy director general, Mr Duan Shaofu, Division Director of Cooper department from China Nonferrous Industry Association, and Ms Catherine Goldie, Senior Media Advisor, Mr Zhang Zijian, Commissioner of Trade Queensland Shanghai Office attended the meeting. Mr Kang Yi expressed his gratitude for the Honourable Stephen Robertson’s visiting, he said China and Australia are more and more close with the mining development, there are many China-Australia cooperation projects. Effected from the global financial crisis , China's nonferrous metals industry development has faced with unprecedented impact, but with the stimulus package as implementation of proactive fiscal and stable monetary policy from central government, Chinese economy has shown the overall recovery trend. China Nonferrous Metals Industry start increase from March 2009 and rebounded in May, now the whole industry is returning to a normal condition The Honourable Stephen Robertson highlight the importance of the MOU as the central platform for cultivating cooperation in investment promotion between Queensland and China. He pointed out China’s important position in world economic environment. China and Australia’s cooperation in Mining and Energy is extensive

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and stable, though in the global financial crisis. There is a huge demand in mining and energy resources in China while Australia is with abundant mining and energy resources, there are long term cooperation and development between the two countries. They have exchange the views on low-carbon development and environmental protection, Mr Kang Yi said China should keep on to promote energy-saving emission reduction, resource utilization, and green economic development. Based on the comprehensive cooperative relationship between Australia and China, the two parties recognise their common and fundamental interests in the advancement of investment opportunities in resources, from exploration to mineral processing, hereunder agree to pursue further discussions with a view to jointly promoting and expanding effective and mutually beneficial cooperation in the areas of their common and fundamental interests via the following activities:

• Regular exchange of information on key projects of mutual interest;

• High-level two-way visits and assistance in pursuing investment opportunities;

• Facilitation of business to business contacts and the development of associated business programs; and

• Support of joint forums or workshops to exchange views on key projects.

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