About us - Australia-Taiwan Business Council

WHO WE ARE

The Australia-Taiwan Business Council Limited (ATBC, www.atbc.asn.au) is one of Australia’s oldest and most effective business councils.

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.

The ATBC is a not-for profit company, limited by guarantee.

The main aims of the ATBC are to:

Help members achieve their business goals in Taiwan.
Enhance the infrastructure supporting commercial and other relations between Australia and Taiwan. For example, for several years, ATBC has been encouraging the federal government to give priority to negotiating an FTA-like arrangement with Taiwan. Without one, many of our members are suffering competitive disadvantages, particularly in respect of New Zealand.
Encourage the governments of the two countries to adopt policies and programs that help bilateral trade and investment reach its full potential.
Foster closer cooperation between the mainstream business community and business migrants from Taiwan.

The ATBC provides the following member services:

Advocacy, access, introductions and influence;
Access to and influence with Taiwan and Australian governments at high levels;
Regular input to the Australian Government’s deliberations about Taiwan;
Invitations to regular boardroom lunches addressed by influential political and business leaders, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Regular access to business information and analysis;
An annual Joint Conference with the ATBC’s Taiwan counterpart, the ROC-Australia Business Council (ROCABC) – bringing together business, government and community leaders of the two countries;
Introductions to Taiwan business leaders and officials, including those based in Australia;
Business seminars and other events around Australia;
Business missions to Taiwan; and
Access to quality research services provided by the ATBC’s team of intern