Australia China Business Council

The Australia China Business Council (ACBC) was formed in 1973 shortly after the re-establishment of diplomatic ties between Australia and China.[1]

This article is about the trade organization. For the wider-ranging development council, see Australia-China Council.

Australia China Business Council
AbbreviationACBC
Formation1973
TypeNon Governmental Organisation
HeadquartersMelbourne
Board Members Sean Keenihan, Tim Hogan-Doran, Dr Craig Emerson, Daryl Guppy, Ken Smith, Adam Handley, James Young, Laurie Smith, Jingmin Qian, Ben Foskett, Lili Pan
Key people
John Brumby (Chairman) Helen Sawczak(Chief Executive)
Staff
30 - 50
Websitewww.acbc.com.au

The Australia China Business Council's primary focus is to promote two way investment and trade between Australia and China and is the leading business organization between the two countries. The Council undertakes various thought leadership activities and lobbying of stakeholders.

The presiding President of the Australia China Business Council is John Brumby, the former Premier of Victoria. The current Chief Executive Officer is Helen Sawczak.[2] Craig Emerson former Minister for Trade is President of the Australia China Business Council NSW

The Australia China Business Council, has representative offices in every state and territory in Australia.[1] In China, the Australia China Business Council works with the Australia Chambers of Commerce to deliver services to its members.

Events

The Australia China Business Council holds regular events around Australia and in China, including hosting of Chinese delegations to Australia, seminars, networking events and business seminars. ACBC has a number of notable annual events:

  • Canberra Networking Day [3]
  • Chinese New Year Celebrations

See also

References
  1. "The Australia China Business Council". www.acbc.com.au. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  2. "Ex-ANZ exec to head China business lobby". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  3. "Canberra Networking Day". ACBC 2017 Canberra Networking Day. Retrieved 21 November 2017.

External References


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