Growing Knowledge Economies report reveals opportunities for Australian business to capitalise on surging demand for professional services in the region. (Melbourne, 16 June 2016) Australian legal and management consulting firms are well-positioned to tap into growing opportunities in Asian markets, but a significant shift in mindsets and strategy is required, according to a new report […]
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Future Economy Forum calls for Federal Election debates to focus on jobs of the future
A coalition of leading industry groups has called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to focus on where Australia’s jobs of the future will come from when they kick off the first of a series of leaders’ debates tomorrow night. The Future Economy Forum, representing the super-growth sectors of the future, […]
Future Economy Forum: Budget Should Map out Strategy for Australia’s Future Economy
The Government must seize the upcoming Federal Budget to set out a dedicated economic strategy that will invest in the nation’s super growth industries of the future – agribusiness, tourism, international education, financial services and information technology – according to a coalition of leading industry groups, the Future Economy Forum. The Future Economy Forum, representing […]
ASR Welcomes the outcomes from the Third Review of the Australia – Singapore Free Trade Agreement
The Australian Services Roundtable (ASR) has congratulated, Australia’s Trade Minister, the Hon Steven Ciobo on the conclusion of the Third Review of the 2003 Singapore – Australia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). The review brings about certainty for services firms in a range of areas and creates an economic relationship which will enhance trade opportunities for […]
ASR and Global Service Coalition urges TiSA negotiators to complete high ambition agreement
As the 17th round of the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) negotiations is currently underway in Geneva this week, the Global Services Coalition (GSC), representing services enterprises and sector-specific services associations in our respective countries and regions, call on the trade negotiators to intensify efforts toward a high ambition agreement. The GSC is encouraged by […]
Future Economy Forum Welcomes New Turnbull Ministry
The Future Economy Forum – a new coalition of industry groups representing key sectors that will lead the Australian economy – has welcomed the official appointment of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s new ministry. The new ministry strikes the right balance between experience and the cultivation of new talent and ideas that will be crucial to […]
ASR Congratulates new Trade and Investment Minister
Australian Services Roundtable (ASR) congratulates the Hon Steven Ciobo as Australia’s new Trade and Investment Minister. ASR CEO, Alina Bain said: “This new cabinet appointment comes at a pivotal time for Australia’s services industry. The need for continued momentum for Australia’s trade agenda is now more important than ever. Australia’s economy is growing and this […]
Turnbull Government hits the key areas with National Innovation and Science Agenda
The Australian Services Roundtable (ASR) has today noted with great interest the “National Innovation & Science Agenda” released by the Australian Government today. “The Agenda reflects much of the narrative and concerns raised by industry, and we are pleased that Government has listened to industry and reflected them in an actionable policy.” said ASR CEO, […]
Future Economy Forum: New industry coalition to champion the sectors creating the jobs of the future
A new coalition of industry groups has come together to champion key sectors that will carry the Australian economy out of the shadows of the mining boom into a new era of growth. The new Future Economy Forum (The Forum) has an ambitious target to double employment across these sectors and supporting industries over the […]
ASR leads delegation to the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference, South Korea
The ASR is leading a delegation of infrastructure services professionals to Korea to present at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference in Seoul on 3 – 5 November 2015. The trade mission will focus on services and the Korea – Australia Free Trade Agreement. The aim is to gain access for Australian services firms to Korean […]