THE VOICE FOR AUSTRALIA’S EXPORTERS

Leading Trade Policy

Research

Developing International

Trade Skills

Breaking Down Barriers to

Trade

Building Global Networks

Amplifying Global Trade

Success

THE VOICE FORAUSTRALIA’S EXPORTERS.THINK GLOBAL TRADE. THINK ECA.

www.export.org.au

Think Global Trade. Think ECA.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Vision

To contribute to the development of Australia’s resources by:

• encouraging Australian business to engage in international trade

• effective representation to government on market access and trade facilitation issues

• continuing to deliver practical professional development programs and forums that foster the exchange of ideas and knowledge and reward excellence.

Our Mission

To be the leading advocate for developing the international trade performance of Australian business.

Our key priorities

1. To play a leading role in the development of Australia’s resources via the promotion of Australian industry, including SME participation, in international markets.

2. Equip Australian business, via the Australian Institute of Export, with the skills and capabilities required to effectively and efficiently conduct profitable international trade 3. Make representations to and on behalf of exporters to appropriate decision makers

4. Undertake research to identify and quantify the issues affecting the development of profitable international trade activity by Australian SME companies.

5. Interface with and provide support to sector specific associations and councils representing business engaged in international trade.

6. Deliver activities which:

• Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge

• Reward excellence in export.

The evolution of the Export Council of Australia

• Established in 1957 the Australian Institute of Export’s (AIEx) primary aim was to contribute to building Australia’s resources through working with government and the private sector in developing the international trade performance of Australian business.

• After fifty five years the Institute will reposition its events and advocacy activities under the name Export Council of Australia while retaining the Australian Institute of Export for the delivery of education and training in international trade.

• With a new contemporary look the Council will have a stronger focus on tackling the wide range of issues affecting the export sector of the Australian economy.

• Under the banner of the Australian Institute of Export, the council will continue to provide first class skills development programs for exporters and importers.

WHO WE ARE

MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

CAPABILITIES

Expertise

The Export Council of Australia has expertise in the following areas:

• Banking & Finance for Export and Import

• INCOTERMS® 2010

• Freight and Logistics

• Market Access

• Channels to Market

• Export Market Development Grants

• Tradex

• Customs Export/ Import regulations

• International Freight Forwarding

• Export Shipping

• Free Trade Agreements

• Credit Insurance

• Export  Procedures and Documentation

• Certificates of Origin

• Export Packaging

CAPABILITIES

The Export Council of Australia works with a group of specialist partners who can assist you with issues pertaining to:

• Banking and Finance

• Foreign Exchange

• International Distribution Agreements

• International Partnership Agreements

• International Sales Contracts

• Consumer Law and your overseas obligations

• International Trade Law

• Intellectual Property

• International Tax

• International Standards

• Social Media and Search Engine Optimisation for overseas markets

• International Freight Forwarding

• Understanding Market Culture

• Country risk and economic research

• Credit Insurance

• Setting up an Office Overseas

• International Sanctions,  Bribery & Corruption Legislation

Services & Programs

• Export Market Development Grants

• TradeStart

• Export Advice and Support- full list of capabilities on our website

• Connecting exporters

• Multimedia Resource Channel for exporters

• Magazine for Exporters- Dynamic Business Magazine

• Advocacy

• International Trade Research

• Event Programs, including: Exporters Club & Networking events

• Award Programs, including: Premier’s NSW Export Awards & Australian Export Heroes Awards

• Education & Training through the Australian Institute of Export

• International Trade Publications through the Australian Institute of Export

Advocacy

A key undertaking of the Export Council of Australia (ECA) is representation of the export community:

Key areas of focus for the Export Council of Australia, include:

• Export Market Development Grants

• Trade Finance

• Export Market Development Grants Scheme (EMDG)

• The cost of Trade Facilitation

• Industry/Government approach to winning major projects

• Building closer relationship between Industry & Government

• WTO and FTA’s

Working Industry Groups

The Industry Working Groups have been set up to provide input to the Export Council of Australia on export-related issues specific to their industry.

Members of the industry working groups will provide input into:

• Industry capability

• Barriers to export

• Government policy (Federal, State & Local)

• Free Trade Agreements

• Marketing of Australian products/services

• Market opportunities

• Research focus areas

Australian Institute of Export

Knowing and showing how and where to go

Building export knowledge and skills with the AIEX

Export Procedures & Documentation

Import Procedures & Documentation

Understanding Documentary Credits

Online import and export courses

International Trade Law & IP

Accredited trade courses

Australian Export & Import Handbook & International Trade Procedures

Information regarding all AIEx courses can be found at www.aiex.com.au

The Australian Institute of Export will continue to deliver education and training in International Trade:

MEMBERSHIP

• Associate Membership

• Corporate Partners

• Business Membership

• Individual Membership

• Student Membership

• Retired Membership

Members have a focus on developing international trade opportunities for their company or their clients as well as working with the Export Council of Australia to have a stronger voice.

Membership Structure

Membership is through the Export Council of Australia, but members of the Export Council of Australia will also be able to receive membership benefits of the  Australian Institute of Export.

Members will only be able to join both organisations through the Export Council of Australia membership structure.

PARTNERS

Federal Government:• Austrade• AusIndustry• Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade• Defence Export Unit• Defence Export Control Office• Export Finance & Insurance Corporation• IP Australia

State Government:• Trade & Investment NSW• • • Trade & Investment QLD

Chambers of Commerce• CCIWA• NSW Business Chamber• ACCI• VECCI• Business SA

Corporate• ANZ•Coface• CPA Australia• Dynamic Business • Exportise• Hunt & Hunt• HSBC• Infinity Technologies• NAB• Qantas Freight• Servcorp•Sydney Ports Corporation• Sydney University• The University of NSW• Western Union Business Solutions •Westpac

Associate• AIMEX• Logan Office of Economic Development

CONTACT USExport House

Level 2, 22 Pitt StreetSydney NSW 2000

Toll free: 1300 361 526Main tel: 02 8243 7400

E-mail: info@export.org.auFax: 02 9251 6492

Leading Trade Policy

Research

Developing International

Trade Skills

Breaking Down Barriers to

Trade

Building Global Networks

Amplifying Global Trade

Success

THE VOICE FORAUSTRALIA’S EXPORTERS.THINK GLOBAL TRADE. THINK ECA.

Think Global Trade. Think ECA.