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Established in 1983, the ATBC set itself the goal of being Australia’s most commercially astute, professional, discreet and effective organisation promoting the nation’s interests in east Asia.
In the absence of diplomatic relations between Australia and Taiwan the ATBC has added strength, depth and resilience to links between the two countries.
For almost forty years, ATBC has worked in the interests of its members and in an effective partnership with Austrade, DFAT and other federal and state government agencies, fostering business between Australia and Taiwan. ATBC has a strong record of achievement, recognised by national and sub-national governments and business communities in both countries.
37th Joint Conference of ATBC and ROCABC (37th JBC) – Wednesday to Saturday 7th to 10th August 2024 at Gold Coast Queensland
The 37th Joint Conference of the Australia-Taiwan Business Council (ATBC) and ROC-Australia Business Council (ROCABC), held at the Gold Coast from 7-10 August 2024, was a resounding success. ATBC extends its sincere gratitude to the key sponsors, including Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) and the Gold Coast City Council (GCCC), as well as all other sponsors and supporters. The conference would not have been possible without the exceptional contributions of the distinguished speakers and the active participation of attendees from both Australia and Taiwan. Their efforts were crucial in making this event a great achievement.
The highlights of the 37th JBC, as reflected in the conference theme – ‘Australia and Taiwan: Smart Partnerships for a Smart Future,’ include:
1. Welcome Gala Dinner – Wednesday 7th August 2024 at SkyPoint Surfers Paradise,
Dignitaries attending the dinner included Acting Mayor of the Gold Coast (Councillor Donna Gates), Mr John-Paul Langbroek (State Member for Surfers Paradise), Mr Robert Fergusson – Australian Office Taipei (Australia’s Representative to Taiwan), Mr Douglas Hsu – Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia (Taiwan’s Representative to Australia), Mr Peter McMullin AM (President, Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry/CACCI), Mr Henry Kao (Chair of Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association/CIECA),
Mr Thomas Wu (Chair of The Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce, Taiwan/CNAIC), Ms Tina Lo (Chair of O-Bank and Vice Chair of CNAIC), Dr Shyi-Chin Wang (Chair of ROCABC), Mr John Toigo (Chair of ATBC) and Ms Juna Ferrett (Commissioner Taiwan of TIQ).
2. Conference – Thursday 8th August 2024 at Sofitel Broadbeach
3. The Australia and Taiwan Business Forum – Sofitel Broadbeach from 09:00 – 12:00 on Friday 9th August 2024
This forum provided a significant platform for highlighting new investment opportunities between Australia and Taiwan, including those on the Gold Coast.
4. Saturday 10th August 2024 – Special Site Visit
ATBC is grateful for the arrangement by one of National Committee members of ATBC – Mr Tony Eyres – the remaining Taiwan delegation visited the Scenic Rim – which has been described as one of Queensland’s great natural treasure troves. A visit to Moffatt Farms at Tarome QLD provided an appreciation of the second largest carrot farming operation in Australia – with operations spread over the south-east corner of Queensland.
This Conference served as a crucial platform for fostering economic exchanges and cooperation between the business sectors of Taiwan and Australia.
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