Solomons, PNG business forums focus on recovery, economic opportunities
The 12th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum took place in Brisbane on April 18-19, 2023, focusing on economic recovery and bilateral opportunities between the two nations. The forum, held annually since 2019, was significant as it marked the first gathering...
‘I see opportunities for the Pacific to invest in Queensland’
Leata Alaimoana is Queensland’s Trade Commissioner for the Pacific. A highly accomplished executive with broad expertise in leadership, executive management, project delivery, and government relations, both in Australia and internationally. Leata has demonstrated her...
Caledonian Sky adds exciting new, unexplored itineraries in Fiji
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s investment in the acquisition of the Caledonian Sky cruise ship is an exciting new development. This new vessel will replace the Reef Endeavour and bring an unprecedented level of luxury expedition to Fiji, says Allison West, Executive...
Developing Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure in the Blue Pacific conference
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council in collaboration with the Australia Fiji Business Council and the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council is planning the Developing Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure in the Blue Pacific conference at the Brisbane...
Meeting with Samoan Prime Minister
Representatives of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council led by Vice-President William Blank and Executive Director Frank Yourn and other guests were honoured to have the opportunity to meet in Brisbane on 24 March 2023 with the Prime Minister of Samoa, The...
Tax training with Deloitte
The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council was pleased to partner with Deloitte PNG to hold a tax training seminar in Brisbane on Wednesday 15 March 2023. Attendees included Council members and Deloitte clients. Thanks to Andrew Harris, Tax Partner of Deloitte...
38th Aus PNG Business Forum Invitation
Registration for the 38th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo, to be held at the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel on Mon 15 to Wed 17 May 2023, is still open. To participate as a DELEGATE or an EXHIBITOR please contact us on naomi@apngbc.org.au or...
12th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum registration
Registration for the 12th AUSTRALIA SOLOMON ISLANDS BUSINESS FORUM is now open. Where – Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank Brisbane. When – Tue 18 – Wed 19 April 2023. Cost – $650 for members, $800 for non-members. Register online by clicking this...
A visit to Minister Pat Conroy MP
Mr Ian Clarke, President, Australia Pacific Islands Business Council, with representatives of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council and of the Australia Fiji Business Council, recently in Canberra called on the Australian Minister for the Pacific and...
Supporting Pacific Participation in Brisbane Olympics 2023
AFBC panel discussion and networking event: SUPPORTING PACIFIC PARTICIPATION IN BRISBANE OLYMPICS 2032. The Panel discussion will be chaired by Ms Stephanie Branz, Chair, Australia Sports Diplomacy Advisory Council and will include some noted sporting personalities....
PRIF Week
The Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility (PRIF) in collaboration with Australia Pacific Islands Business Council is hosting PRIF Week online from 17-21 Oct 2022. The theme for PRIF Week 2022 is “Enhancing Private Sector and Local Participation in Pacific...
Joint Forum’s spirit of Vuvale crucial to business recovery and growth in Fiji and Australia
** MEDIA RELEASE ** After a hiatus of two years due to the global pandemic, premiere business event the 26th Fiji Australia Business Council (FABC) and Australia Fiji Business Council (AFBC) Joint Business Forum gathered important private sector participants, enablers...