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Despite the pressing issues of Ukrainian sovereignty, soaring energy prices, and potential foreign interference in upcoming elections, the Morrison and Biden Administrations were able to meet recently in Melbourne with counterparts from Japan and India to focus attention on the Quad. The summit focused on pressing regional challenges from vaccine distribution to countering economic coercion, while also promoting cooperation on cyber and critical technologies.
During the visit, AmCham staff and board members met with several of the visiting US leaders to strategise on potential trips to Washington and New York in June and September. These trips will be in addition to the long-awaited AmCham-AICC innovation mission to Israel in November under the leadership of Robyn Denholm.
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AmCham meets with White House Indo Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell
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Robyn Denholm, Chair of the Tech Council of Australia, will lead the AmCham-AICC innovation mission to Israel
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Quad Summit in Melbourne
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The Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition each had a recent opportunity to pitch their visions to full capacity audiences at the National Press Club. Business, unemployment, wage growth, and emerging from covid were central to both speeches. Earlier this month, AmCham took three virtual delegations to Parliament focusing on health, space, and the digital economy. Dozens of interested members met with Ministers, MPs, and Senators, as well as the Office of the Prime Minister, to discuss key questions and topics.
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Register to hear from Minister for Defence Peter Dutton
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Learn more about
AmCham Committees
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Find all upcoming events including the Greater Western Sydney Summit
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In the lead up to the Federal Election, AmCham will hold several events featuring political leaders from the government including Defence Minister Peter Dutton, as well as members from the opposition and crossbench. AmCham members are key stakeholders for many politicians on both sides of the aisle.
I hope you will be able to join us at several in person events across the country in the weeks and months ahead.
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April Palmerlee, Chief Executive Officer
American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
E [email protected]
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Mazars released their latest benchmark study of responsible banking practices, taking a closer look into evolving best practices and developing trends in managing climate change risk and social governance issues.
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Fleet Space Technologies have announced plans for their first international HQ in Houston, Texas, demonstrating 'the rapid growth of the largest space technology market in the world.'
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Congratulations to Fivecast on winning the Australian Defence Connect 2021 SME of the Year Award, recognised for growing their business and strengthening Australia's defence and national security capabilities.
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AmCham is partnering with United Way Australia to bring business and the community together by supporting Australians in communities of disadvantage reach their full potential. Learn more about Ready to Read and Ready to Succeed.
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Scale Facilitation is a hybrid fund based in New York focused on scaling product and technology innovations by removing barriers and investing in all aspects of the innovation continuum, led by Australian-born Founder and CEO David Collard.
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Canberra Doorknock
AmCham's Health, Digital Economy and Innovation, and Space Committees met with Members of the Ministry, Shadow Cabinet, Parliament and Departmental Officials.
These important discussions covered topics including: Prosthesis List Reform; Patent Boxes; Collaboration between SMEs and MNCs; Skills and Workforce Development; Supply Chain Security; Cyber Security; the US Australia Technology Safeguard Agreement; and The Now Frontier: Developing Australia’s Space Industry Report.
Contact Amie O'Mahony, General Manager - Government Relations, for more information.
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National Medicines Policy Reform
This month, AmCham's Health Committee engaged in a stakeholder meeting as part of the review of the National Medicines Policy (NMP), recognising the considerable changes to the health landscape since the policy was introduced in 1999.
Members can view AmCham's submission or visit the survey.
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Regional Digital Trade Agreement
AmCham has joined partner organisations in calling for the development of a Regional Digital Trade Agreement. This framework will benefit Australia and our region by fostering a free and open internet, promoting inclusive trade, opening new market opportunities, and addressing discriminatory and protectionist digital trade restrictions.
Members can view AmCham's letter to the Minister for Trade, Dan Tehan.
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A Prosperous Future
Artificial intelligence, quantum science, the digital economy, energy and clean technology, biotechnology, and space are sectors that will shape the future economies of Australia and the United States. AmCham and KPMG are delving into these industries in a series of reports to explore how we can maximise prosperity.
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Staff Update
We’re growing AmCham to provide even more support to members.
In 2022, we've welcomed:
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Sara James
National Strategy Director
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Colin Fruk
General Manager (QLD)
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Sophie Hind
National Events Manager
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Josh Edwards
Special Projects Officer
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Jane Pentland
Events Coordinator (VIC)
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We are also pleased to announce AmCham's newly elected Governors:
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Desiree Alizart (QLD)
National Director
Concordia International Forwarding
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Mark Hatfield (WA)
Managing Director
Chevron
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Meg O’Neil (WA)
Chief Executive Officer
Woodside Energy
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David Parker (WA)
Director External Affairs
Albemarle Lithium
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Brendan Rinaldi (VIC)
Head of Health
ANZ
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We are delighted to welcome these new members and here are links to their websites:
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