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The Labor Party in Australia’s state of Victoria wins a third term in office
Key infrastructure projects are likely to proceed as planned, creating procurement and export opportunities for Wisconsin companies.
Opportunities abound in Australia’s alcoholic beverage market
Understanding the different regulations, taxes, sales channels, and purchasing trends is crucial for exporters to succeed.
Australia’s Modern Manufacturing Expo calls for collaboration
Advanced manufacturers in Wisconsin may find opportunities to help Australian businesses update their systems and technology.
October 1, 2022
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing, Multiple Sectors
Australia and New Zealand finally open for post-pandemic travel
Wisconsin businesses can visit the region and take advantage of its optimistic outlook for economic recovery following the pandemic.
Australia’s food and beverage industry grows
Wisconsin food and ingredient businesses could find the Australian market hungry for new products, especially for healthy food and drinks.
Australia—the boating nation—prepares to enjoy a restriction-free summer on the water
Wisconsin exporters of recreational and safety marine equipment and accessories could find opportunities in this market.
Australia plans long-term investments in health care
Wisconsin exporters with expertise in upgrading and implementing workforce training and upskilling, equipment, technology, facilities and infrastructure for hospitals and supporting services could capitalize on increased spending for Australia’s health care system.
Australia’s new prime minister announces manufacturing initiatives
Australia wants to boost its manufacturing capabilities, which could open opportunities for Wisconsin manufacturers and suppliers.
June 1, 2022
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices, Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing, Multiple Sectors
Australia’s government proposes record defense budget
Wisconsin exporters with products, services and expertise in the defense sector could find market opportunities in Australia.
April 1, 2022
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Aviation / Aerospace, Multiple Sectors
Australia’s home construction boom sparks serious shortages in building materials
Wisconsin exporters of building and construction materials, equipment and machinery could fill some of the gaps.
Australia is planning a robotics revolution
Wisconsin exporters with expertise, products and robotics systems may want to explore the possibilities for partnering with Australian businesses and organizations.
February 1, 2022
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing, Other
Australian road and infrastructure projects lead the way to economic recovery
Wisconsin manufacturers and suppliers of engineering, construction, highway and infrastructure equipment may find opportunities to win business in Australia as the industry undertakes mega projects over the next decade, supported by government funding.
Australia invests in cybersecurity
More than half of the cybersecurity infrastructure imported by Australia comes from U.S. providers.
December 1, 2021
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Manufacturing, Multiple Sectors, Other
Australia opens to visits by Wisconsin exporters
As Australia reopens its borders after the pandemic, Wisconsin businesses can visit the region in 2022 and take advantage of the Australian economy’s optimistic economic recovery outlook.
Australians are snapping up electric cars
As the Australian electric vehicle industry develops, there will be an increased need for charging infrastructure and supporting products, presenting a potential opportunity for Wisconsin exporters.
October 1, 2021
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Manufacturing, Multiple Sectors, Other, Water / Clean Technology
Industry confidence spurs expansion plans for Australian dairy farmers
Wisconsin exporters with expertise in dairy farming equipment, dairy processing machinery and irrigation systems may find export opportunities as Australian dairy farmers invest in their operations.
June 1, 2021
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Food and Beverage, Manufacturing
Australian government announces budget for new fiscal year
Priorities include infrastructure, agriculture and manufacturing, with major investments planned for projects in these areas.
May 1, 2021
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Manufacturing, Multiple Sectors, Other
Rare earth and critical minerals needed to support renewable energy in Australia
The Australian government has launched a 10-year plan to expand its critical minerals processing and manufacturing capacity
April 1, 2021
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
Australia envisions advanced manufacturing upgrades
Government support for modernization of processes and technologies is leading to widespread investment, creating opportunities for Wisconsin companies.
March 1, 2021
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing
Australian manufacturers prepare to upgrade technology
With the government making major investments in helping companies adopt advanced manufacturing innovations, Wisconsin companies with expertise in automation and robotics, sensors and data analytics, and artificial intelligence can find opportunities.
February 1, 2021
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing
Opportunities in Australia's health technology sector
Major government investments sine 2016 are leading to rapid development in the sector.
January 1, 2021
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices, Other
Australian e-commerce platforms' skyrocketing success
Resources for Wisconsin companies wanting to sell into Australia
December 1, 2020
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Multiple Sectors, Other
Australia plans major investment in aerospace
Wisconsin companies can lend their expertise to this growing sector.
Australia and New Zealand invest in pandemic recovery
Both countries have weathered the pandemic well and limited the economic damage due to strict lockdowns.
October 1, 2020
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand, New Zealand |
Industries:
Multiple Sectors
Australia prepares to invest in clean energy
A new Technology Investment Roadmap outlines spending plans and priorities.
September 1, 2020
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
New Zealand prepares to invest in agricultural technology
High-impact projects have been identified in horticultural robotics, disruptive technologies in nutrients, and venture capital for agritech.
Australian government plans defense spending for next decade
A newly released plan sets priorities for developing maritime, land, air and space capabilities.
July 1, 2020
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Aviation / Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other
Australian government announces infrastructure development priorities
Road, rail, water and mining projects are among those on the list.
Australian companies look to diversify their supply chains
Particularly in light of the pandemic, companies are looking to move beyond dependence on Chinese suppliers.
May 1, 2020
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Manufacturing, Multiple Sectors
Wisconsin companies can connect to Australia's robotics sector
A renewed focus on robotics comes along with the development of the country's second Robotics Roadmap.
April 1, 2020
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing
Growing demand for digital health solutions in Australia
The Australian government is investing in a wide range of initiatives to which Wisconsin companies can contribute.
March 1, 2020
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices
Virtual reality is taking hold across a wide range of industries in Australia
Virtual and augmented reality are being used in contexts as diverse as firefighting, dental care, transportation, sports and wine.
February 1, 2020
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Multiple Sectors, Other
Meat alternatives gain market share in Australia
The U.S. is the second-largest supplier of food ingredients to Australia, and Wisconsin companies can help meet rising demand.
Australia's aerospace and aviation market
Various opportunities exist in this growing industry.
Australia undertakes major rail projects
Its population is expected to double by 2070, and Wisconsin companies can help meet the transportation needs that accompany this growth.
Australia takes steps to grow its AI capabilities
The federal government is in investing in artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning.
Australian market seeks sustainable packaging
Australian businesses have expressed a commitment to sustainability throughout their entire supply chain, creating opportunities for Wisconsin companies.
September 1, 2019
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Manufacturing, Other, Water / Clean Technology
Franchise opportunities in Australia
No other nation has more franchises per capita, and opportunities exist in retail, food, healthy and beauty, and business-to-business services in particular.
August 1, 2019
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Multiple Sectors, Other
Demand for cybersecurity services in Australia
The Australian government has declared this a priority and is allocating funds to assist companies.
Opportunities in Australia for exporters of mining equipment
Australia is a leading producer of several key minerals.
June 1, 2019
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing, Other
Wisconsin agricultural solutions may find customers in Australia
Australia already exports two-thirds of its agricultural produce, and is looking to increase output as demand continues to grow.
May 1, 2019
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Manufacturing
Opportunities for Wisconsin companies to be part of Australia's digital transformation
Australian government spending on information and communications technology is steadily increasing.
Spending on pet products grows in Australia and New Zealand
Pet insurance, pet food and pet care products are among the growth categories.
Australia works to expand senior care capacity
Wisconsin companies can assist in the construction of new facilities.
Waste crisis looms in Australia
With the country no longer able to export waste to China, opportunities abound for companies offering solutions.
Australia undertakes public safety and communications upgrades
Details on how Wisconsin companies can bid on these projects
Health care and senior care opportunities in Australia
Growth in these sectors is being driven by an aging population, increasing incidence of chronic and degenerative diseases, and changing lifestyle behaviors.
November 1, 2018
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices, Other
Australia's public and private sectors are widely adopting Smart Cities and IoT technologies
Wisconsin companies can provide the technologies to help Australia become a leading player in financial technology, precision agriculture, agribusiness, health care and senior care.
October 1, 2018
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Biosciences / Medical Devices, Multiple Sectors, Other
Australia prepares to upgrade railways and ports
A recently released plan calls for spending $3.6 billion on infrastructure upgrades in the state of New South Wales over the next five years.
Australian market holds promise for Wisconsin exporters
Companies are encouraged to take advantage of WEDC's services for market intelligence, including company-specific research and global trade ventures to the market.
Australia looks to forward-thinking transportation technologies
Wisconsin exporters can get involved in providing intelligent transportation solutions, connected and automated vehicles, and mobility as a service.
Opportunities in Australia's e-commerce sector
Australian consumers are comfortable purchasing internationally online, and regard U.S.-based websites as among the safest to purchase from.
Australia's new federal budget focuses on infrastructure and innovation
The planned investments are expected to lead to increased demand for construction machinery, equipment and services, in addition to creating new opportunities for collaboration on geoscience and aerospace research.
Australia commits initial funding for a national space agency
Australia is one of only two OECD nations that does not yet have a space agency.
Facing massive growth, Sydney reimagines itself as three cities instead of one
The Australian capital is undertaking a plan for infrastructure development in the Western City, where most of the growth is occurring.
March 1, 2018
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Multiple Sectors, Other, Water / Clean Technology
Australia needs water technology solutions to support urban growth
As Sydney experiences unprecedented growth, Wisconsin water technology companies are in a position to help the growing city meet its water needs.
February 1, 2018
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Water / Clean Technology
Australian government incentives boost manufacturing sector
Wisconsin exports can help fuel the additional growth that is projected for Australia's manufacturing sector.
Australia prepares to upgrade railways and roads
Wisconsin companies can contribute to these vital infrastructure projects.
Australia's mining sector shows sustained strength
The U.S. is one of the largest exporters of mining equipment to Australia, and there is an ongoing demand for high-tech equipment, creating opportunities for Wisconsin manufacturers.
Australia's ambitious plans for school construction
About $7 billion is expected to be spent in the next five years, mostly by state and territorial governments, to build new schools and upgrade existing ones. All types of building products and services are needed.
Australia offers friendly environment for clinical trials
Wisconsin research institutions and bioscience enterprises should consider collaborating with their Australian counterparts to conduct clinical trials due to the favorable conditions created by Australia’s regulatory, economic and health care systems.
September 1, 2017
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices, Other
New Zealand leads the way on "smart city" innovation
Wisconsin companies can can help provide the sensors, systems, technologies and sustainable energy solutions to support these groundbreaking initiatives.
August 1, 2017
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Regions:
Australia and New Zealand, New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Multiple Sectors, Water / Clean Technology
Australia works to meet growing need for dementia care
With high prevalence of dementia in Australia, Wisconsin companies that provide services and technologies for elder care and dementia care can help meet growing demand.
July 1, 2017
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices, Other
Opportunities in the Australian state of New South Wales
The newly announced state budget contains opportunities for foreign companies to participate in infrastructure, health care and education projects.
Australia's clean energy sector gears up for expansion
Recent changes in government policy in several Australian states have sparked a renewed interest in waste-to-energy opportunities.
May 1, 2017
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
Victoria prepares to invest in roads, rails, health and education
Wisconsin companies may find opportunities in the Australian state.
Australia's air force prepares for major acquisitions
Opportunities for Wisconsin companies
March 1, 2017
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Aviation / Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other
Elder care sector grows in Australia as population ages
Opportunities for Wisconsin companies
February 1, 2017
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices, Other
New Zealand invests heavily in infrastructure
A list of major projects Wisconsin companies can take part in
January 1, 2017
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Regions:
Australia and New Zealand, New Zealand |
Industries:
Manufacturing, Other
Australian government commits to major ship and submarine projects
Opportunities for companies from Wisconsin's shipbuilding industry
South Australia invests in infrastructure
The Australian state is planning large projects that will provide opportunities for Wisconsin companies.
Australia moves to address cybersecurity threats
With a new cybersecurity strategy, the government will invest more than $176 million over the next four years, and Wisconsin companies can help provide solutions.
Australia Funds International Collaboration in Five Key Sectors
Advanced manufacturing; food and agribusiness; medical technologies and pharmaceuticals; mining equipment, technology and services; and oil, gas and energy have been identified as the priority sectors.
September 1, 2016
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Biosciences / Medical Devices, Energy, Power and Control, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Multiple Sectors, Other
Australia Invests in Smart Cities and Suburbs
The majority of Australia’s 24-million-plus population lives in its cities, which are responsible for more than 80 percent of national economic output. However, the rise of knowledge-based industries and a growing population present both opportunities and challenges for Australia’s metropolitan and regional city administrators. Consequently, there is a growing need for improved infrastructure, intelligent transport systems and cities that can operate in a more efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
August 1, 2016
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Multiple Sectors, Water / Clean Technology
Opportunities in Australia's retail sector
Australia’s department store and supermarket industries are worth a combined $91 billion ($120 billion Australian), and are forecast to grow further. The supermarket and grocery industry alone is expected to grow to $87 billion ($115 billion Australian) by 2020-21, creating significant opportunities for Wisconsin exporters of products suited to the supermarket and grocery store sectors.
New South Wales Invests in Infrastructure
The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) is home to about 7.3 million people, has Sydney as the state capital, and is viewed as a major global and Asia-Pacific cultural hub. In addition to being Australia’s oldest, largest and most cosmopolitan state, it is also an economic powerhouse with an economy larger than Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.
Queensland Invests in Health Care
Queensland is geographically the second-largest of Australia’s six states, occupying about 25 percent of the continent. Its population of 4.7 million is expected to increase to 6.1 million within 10 years, and most of this growth will occur in the southeast corner. Queensland has the most geographically dispersed
May 1, 2016
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices, Other
Australia Updates Drone Regulations to Help Industry Take Off
In 2015, Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA) spokesman Peter Gibson was quoted as saying that CASA was being inundated with an unprecedented number of applications to commercially operate drones: "They're being used in agriculture, mining, by police forces, fire brigades, aerial photography, survey work, mapping, all sorts of things… and the applications people are putting them to broadens all the time.” In September 2016, new, relaxed drone regulations come into force, and it is expected that this will help the industry take off.
April 1, 2016
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Aviation / Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other
Demand for Agricultural Machinery Rising in Australia
Australia is a strategic export market for U.S. exporters of agricultural machinery and equipment, and in 2014-15, the U.S. was Australia’s largest import source for agricultural machinery and parts. At $372 million, imports from the U.S. accounted for nearly half of Australia’s total imports in this category.
March 1, 2016
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Manufacturing
February 1, 2016
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Regions:
Australia, Australia and New Zealand |
Industries:
Aviation / Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other