Australian Business in France
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Events | “Australia Future Unlimited – Education through engagement with corporate and industry partners” 23 May 2012 The Australian Embassy, 4 rue Jean Rey, Paris 75015  read more... |
| "Thales in Australia and the Australian economic climate" - Breakfast meeting with the CEO of Thales Australia 12 Jun 2012 45 Rue Villiers, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine read more... |
| Special screening of 'Matching Jack' in aid of the Association Laurette Fugain - sponsored by Keolis and Etihad AirwaysJun 2012 Club de l'Etoile, 14 rue Troyan, 75017 Paris read more... |
| The ABIE France annual Rentrée Dinner06 Sep 2012 Le Cercle Suedois, rue Rivoli, 75001 Paris read more... |
| Australia Day 201226 Jan 2012 Coutume Cafe, 47 rue de Babylone, 75007 Paris |
| 'Navigating the Australian Carbon Market' - invitation by the State Govt of Victoria01 Feb 2012 Australian Embassy, 4 rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris |
| Lunch with the new Australian Ambassador to France23 Feb 2012 Le Cercle de l'Union de Interalliee, 33 rue du Faubourg St Honoré, 75008 Paris |
| The Theatre of Leadership workshop - sponsored by Clifford Chance20 Mar 2012 Clifford Chance, 1 Place Vendome, Paris 75001 |
| 'Big & Small' - special evening for Corporate Club members04 Apr 2012 Theatre de la Ville, Paris |
| Opening of 'So far from home- six Australians on the Western Front' and 'Bleuets et Coquelicots - one hundred years of Australia France military cooperation'18 Apr 2012 Australian Embassy, 4 rue Jean Rey 75015 Paris |
| The Areospace & Defence Market in Australia - Breakfast talk by EADS20 Apr 2012 EADS France, 37 Boulevard de Montmorency, 75016 PARIS |
| “Australia Future Unlimited – Education through engagement with corporate and industry partners” 23 May 2012 The Australian Embassy, 4 rue Jean Rey, Paris 75015 |
| "Thales in Australia and the Australian economic climate" - Breakfast meeting with the CEO of Thales Australia 12 Jun 2012 45 Rue Villiers, 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine |
| Special screening of 'Matching Jack' in aid of the Association Laurette Fugain - sponsored by Keolis and Etihad AirwaysJun 2012 Club de l'Etoile, 14 rue Troyan, 75017 Paris |
| ABIE France Corporate member dinnerJul 2012 |
| The ABIE France annual Rentrée Dinner06 Sep 2012 Le Cercle Suedois, rue Rivoli, 75001 Paris |
| Economic Review 2012Sep 2012 |
Annual Sponsor 2012 |
Welcome !Australian Business in Europe ‘ABIE’ France has been fostering business networking between France and Australia for over twenty years. More than 100 companies and individuals attend our numerous and exciting events throughout the year.
Our Corporate Club offers access to certain exclusive events and special networking opportunities with senior executives in public and private organisations. It includes prestigious French and Australian companies with international interests.
ABIE France is a unique opportunity to enhance and develop your business opportunities in France or Australia. We welcome new members.  ABIE members hosted by EADS 20th April 2012
ABIE NewsFundraising screening of 'Matching Jack' in aid of the Association Laurette Fugain19/05/2012 For the first time since its foundation in 1988, ABIE France is holding a fund-raising evening, joining forces with the Association Laurette Fugain, one of France's leading charities, in its fight against leukaemia. With the co-operation of Cinema des Antipodes, ABIE will be screening the multi-international award winning Australian film "Matching Jack" on June 15th. Sad, tender and sometimes wildly funny, this true tale of a fiercely determined mother's fight to find a donor for her son suffering from leukaemia will be presented by Melbourne director Nadia Tass who is coming to Paris especially to support this event. read more...CBA Economic Update May 201213/05/2012 CBA Chief Economist Michael Blythe provides ABIE members with an Australian Economic Update following the announcement of the Australian 2012-13 Budget.
read more...The Areospace & Defence Market in Australia - Breakfast talk by EADS21/04/2012 Fabrice Rochereau, Chief Executive Officer of EADS Australia Pacific Pty welcomed ABIE members to a breakfast at the EADS offices on the morning of Friday 20th April. Mr Rochereau was joined by his colleague, Amaury de Poncins, EADS Strategy & Marketing Organisation and amoung the guests were Mr John Sharp, a former Australian Minister for Transport and Regional Development and Dr. Nicholas Baker the Australian Trade Commissioner. A lively discussed followed an informative introduction by Mr Rochereau to EADS' operations in Australia. read more...Commonwealth Bank’s centenary year11/04/2012 For 100 years Commonwealth Bank has played an integral role in the lives of Australians and growth of the Australian nation. That’s 100 years of helping customers through thick and thin, 100 years of making dreams a reality, helping businesses, along with supporting the infrastructure and growth of Australian cities. read more...'So far from home' 30/03/2012 We look forward to the new exhibition opening soon at the Australian Embassy. Entitled ‘So far from home’ - ‘Si loin de chez eux’ the exhibition follows the history of six Australians on the front line during World War I.
April 19th – 25th June
read more...The Theatre of Leadership succeeds in the spotlight!23/03/2012 A fun and informative night was enjoyed by ABIE members and friends as they took part in the Theatre of Leadership workshop on voice and speech skills. Veronica and Charles of the Theatre of Leadership led the group with passion and energy through a series of exercises which got everyone literally on their feet.
"I had a lot of fun and learnt some very interesting body relaxation techniques! Also got to meet some very interesting people afterwards, so it was a very enjoyable night." Australian lawyer and ABIE member.
ABIE would like to thank Clifford Chance for their sponsorship of this event.
Opportunity for Australian professional visual artists in Paris29/02/2012 Australian journalist Jan Jones (AAR (Australian Art Review), Art Monthly Australia and Vogue Living Australia) will be in Paris from 14 to 21 March and is keen to interview Australian professional visual artists living/working in Paris. Should you wish to be interviewed or to recommend an artist, please contact info.paris@dfat.gov.au with short biographical information.
'Australia Day 2012' 30/01/2012 ABIE joined with ADVANCE to welcome members and friends, whatever their nationality, to celebrate Australia Day on 26th January. The convivial ambiance of Café Coutume made for a relaxed atmosphere and guests enjoyed Aussie style snacks with their Australian wine and Coopers beers. Sadly, due to the huge success of this event, we were unable to accomodate everyone who wanted to attend and will be looking for a larger venue for next year. read more...Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2011‑12 by Hon Wayne Swan, MP, Deputy Prime Minister 04/12/2011 Global economic and financial conditions have deteriorated markedly in recent months, and the risks to global stability from the European sovereign debt crisis have intensified. Despite that the 2011‑12 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) released last week forecasts solid economic growth, low debt and a return to surplus in 2012‑13. read more...Australian Economic Update November 201113/11/2011 CBA Chief Economist, Michael Blythe provided ABIE members with the latest economic update on November 8th at the Australian Embassy. Entitled 'Australia and Europe: Manning the Barricades', Mr Blythe highlighted Australia's position as the global economy enters into ' a dangerous new phase' (IMF). The Australian economic story has been an easy one to sell in the past few years post Lehman's when the country dodged the global recession bullet.
Financial concerns in the North American economy are lifting again and the debate about Australia's economic resilience has resurfaced.
read more...The 13th Rencontres Internationales du Cinema des Antipodes 13/11/2011 The 13th Rencontres Internationales du Cinema des Antipodes’- a festival dedicated to Australian and New Zealand films - opened in Saint Tropez on October 10 to packed houses and a brilliant Indian summer sky. Eighteen films and 5 documentaries, chosen by Festival Director and ABIE board member Bernard Bories, ranged from the beautiful and the brave to the slightly bizarre. Jean-Pierre Tuveri, the Mayor of Saint Tropez said 'Since it began in 1999, a permanent feature has been the Festival's capacity to surprise and captivate us. Our attention and interest has never diminished'.’ read more...ABIE members learn about challenges of oil & gas exploration25/10/2011 Jean-Georges Malcor, Managing Director, CGGVeritas kindly hosted a breakfast talk on thursday of last week on the topic "Oil & gas exploration and production: challenges and perspectives". Both those with a professional interest and those of us who attended out of curiosity were captivated by the informed and conversational way M. Malcor presented this update on the current advances in oil & gas exploration.
read more...Wines and Rugby get together at the Freedom Bar07/10/2011 Paul Tracey of Fine Wine World and Mike Cheika, Head Coach of the Stade Francais, brought together the worlds of rugby and fine wine at the ABIE RWC Wine Tasting event last Thursday.
ABIE members and supporters from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise enjoyed Mike Cheika's interesting and humorous insights into the world of rugby whilst appreciating the wines from those great rugby nations of Australia, New Zealand, France, Agentina, Italy and South Africa. read more...ABIE annual networking dinner23/09/2011 ABIE members and guests gathered for the annual 'Rentree' dinner at Le Cercle Suedois, Paris on 8th September. The elegant surroundings and excellent cusine were complimented by the much appreciated Green Point wines supplied by our sponsor, the Victorian Government. ABIE would like to thank Agent General, Sally Capp for her support of this event. Dellys Wine Tasting success!08/07/2011 ABIE members and friends were delighted with the tasting of Delly's wines held on 29th July at Espace Art Roch.
Vincent Géré, a French Australian wine expert who produces both in France and Australia gave a colourful presentation on the differences in production in both countries. read more...Macquarie Capital's rich and dynamic presentation 15th June20/06/2011 ABIE members were priveleged to hear and take part in the Macquarie Capital presentation and discussion on ' China : The Perils of Population and Asia's developmental second wind'. read more...Dr Craig Emerson, Minister for Trade meets ABIE members01/06/2011 During his visit to Paris for OECD and WTO ministerial talks, Dr Craig Emerson met with ABIE members at a reception hosted by the Australian Ambassador. read more...Current unrest in the Arab World - the domino effect and its potential economic impact30/04/2011 BNP Paribas economist Pascal Devaux gave a detailed presentation on the economic situation in the Middle East which has resulted in the recent demonstrations, civil resistance and demands for political change in Arab countries. In examining the current socio-economic position of gulf countries he cited triggers of potential unrest as the high % of youth unemployment, rises in food prices, economic degradation and poor investment in public services. Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP talks about the future of the G2030/04/2011 During his visit to Paris last week, ABIE members were invited to hear Minister Kevin Rudd give a talk about the future of the G20 at the European American Press Club.
The Minister explained that over the last 20 years, globalisation has become the dominant discourse of the international community and that whether we are French or Australian, whether we are in Europe or whether we are in Asia, the challenges of global governance are now more acute than ever before in human history. read more...Glenn Stevens, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia talks of global recovery11/04/2011 The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glenn Stevens addressed Australian Business members and guests at an exclusive business lunch on 9 March. The Governor discussed the current state of the global economy and the different rates of recovery experienced by the North Atlantic; the Asia Pacific; and Australia. read more...
Members NewsLiterary event invitation to ABIE members 19/05/2012 The Australian Embassy invites ABIE members to two literary events taking place in June.
As part of our NAIDOC celebrations, Australian historian Bill Gammage will present his acclaimed work, 'The Biggest Estate on Earth - How Aborigines made Australia' on Tuesday 19 June at 18h30.
Later that week, food historian Barbara Santich, will present 'Bold Palates - Australia's Gastronomic Heritage' on Friday 22 June at 12h30 (not on Thursday 21 June as formerly advised).
Both events will be followed by refreshments and places are limited. Please RSVP to Michele.dumont@dfat.gov.au as early as you can. Nothing to do ? Do something Australian 12/05/2012 Take a look at this weeks cultural news letter from the Australian Embassy for what's happening in France.....and if you're travelling, check our list of 'Other ABIE events in Europe' on the right side of the events page for what's on in London, Frankfurt or Belgium. read more...Cinema des Antipodes invitation to 'The Tender Hook'28/04/2012 Directed by Jonathan Ogilvie of the Sydney Film School, The Tender Hook was the opening film at the Festival des Antipodes, St Tropez 2011. It tells the story of a beautiful young woman, Iris, caught at the apex of a dangerous love triangle in 1920s Sydney.
Thursday May 3 19.30 at the Australian Embassy. read more...ABIE France Business Member Spotlight: 2M Language Services04/04/2012 ABIE welcomes 2M Language Services, one of Australia’s leading Language Service Providers, as a new Business Member. 2M have recently opened a branch office in Paris to service the European market and to assist Australian exporters and importers in Europe and Africa. Director Tea Dietterich, an Australian and German citizen, divides her time between Head Office in Brisbane and 2M Europe Office in Paris and is looking forward to meeting other ABIE France members in the coming months read more...ABIE welcomes the new Australian Ambassador to France02/03/2012 Australia's new ambassador-designate to France, Mr Ric Wells was welcomed by ABIE's President Francois-Xavier Perin, and 56 members and guests at a lunch on February 23 at the Cercle de l'Union Interalliée .
During his speech, Mr Wells praised ABIE's contribution towards facilitating Franco-Australian business exchanges, noting that many of the association's Corporate Club members are key players in maintaining France as one of Australia's largest trading partners. He expressed his pleasure in accepting the role of Honorary President of ABIE.
read more...New Corporate Member11/01/2012 ABIE France welcomes 'First State Investments' as a Corporate member for 2012.
read more...Christmas Drinks hosted by the Australian Ambassador 04/12/2011 Over 90 ABIE members enjoyed this year's Christmas drinks generously hosted by the Australian Ambassador in his embassy residence. It was also the occasion to say a sad farewell to the Ambassdor who has completed nearly 4 years tenure in France and returns to Australia mid December. ABIE President, Francois-Xavier Perin expressed heartfelt thanks for the immense support David Ritchie has given to ABIE as Honorary President. read more...Ernst & Young - Year end health check for foreign companies in France27/11/2011 Ernst & Young kindly invite ABIE members to their third seminar for CFOs and financial managers of foreign companies in France.
" Operations in France: closing year-end healthcheck" deals with key accounting, social, tax and legal issues for year-end closing. read more...'A Hymn to Piaf' returns to Paris - special offer for ABIE members 17/11/2011 Following a sell-out series of shows around Australia, French singer Caroline Nin has returned to Paris to present her 'A Hymn to Piaf' with a new twist.
Joining her on stage at the Caveau des Légendes, rue Jacob, will be Australian academic and author, Carolyn Burke, whose recent book on Edith Piaf, 'No Regrets : The Life of Edith Piaf' reveals many previously unknown details about Piaf.
ABIE members are invited to a special show at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, with a reduced ticket price of 12 euros..... read more...Quarterly Economic Update - Australian Business UK19/10/2011 On Wednesday 5 October, Australian Business members and guests gathered for the third in the popular Quarterly Economic Update series hosted at the offices of Mayer Brown International.
Tom Vosa, Head of Market Economics, Europe, Wholesale Banking at National Australia Bank delivered an engaging address on the volatility of the global economy and Australia’s stable position within it. read more...Etihad Airways celebrates five years on the French market!02/10/2011 The milestone 5th Birthday was celebrated at the wonderful Mini palais on 27th September with over 350 partners showing their support and belief in Etihad.
Etihad is now offering double daily flights from Paris to Abu Dhabi. Among our network of 72 destinations, Etihad is flying to the Australian cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Thanks to our code share with Virgin Australia, Etihad Guest can enjoy a network of 44 destinations within Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
Etihad is continuing to grow in France ans is willing to offer more to its Guest. The newly signed SNCF agreement will offer the possibility to buy an Etihad Airways ticket from and to 20 destinations in France. Etihad will also open a signature Etihad premium lounge at Charles de Gaulle airport.
ABIE member discount on photographic tour of Montmartre17/08/2011 ABIE member Laura Freizer is offering fellow member of ABIE a 10% discount on the "Amelie" movie themed photographic study tour of Montmartre. Australian professional photographer Laura Friezer will show you all the secrets to taking great pictures with your camera. Contact Laura at http://www.parispictureschool.com
read more...ABIE UK Snapshot : Quarterly Economic Update With Commonwealth Bank 03/06/2011 Australian Business members and guests gathered on 2nd June for the second in the Quarterly Economic Update series hosted at the offices of Mayer Brown International.
Visiting Commonwealth Bank Chief Economist, Michael Blythe addressed the key question of whether the significant growth experienced by Australia over the past decade is sustainable in the face of recent global pressures.
read more...ABIE UK - Qantas Australian Woman of the Year 201114/03/2011 The ABIE UK/ Qantas Australian Woman of the Year 2011 was awarded to Michelin Star Chef Skye Gyngell.
Over 180 Australian Business members and guests gathered at the gorgeous Grand Ballroom of the Langham, London for the Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK Award and to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day. read more...Snapshot | Quarterly Economic Update | By ANZ global Chief Economist Warren Hogan03/03/2011 Last week, Warren Hogan, ANZ global Chief Economist delivered an engaging and insightful presentation on the global economic outlook to Australian Business UK.
The pressures on Australia and the world were explored with regards to demand for hard commodities and infrastructure development. ABIE France members may be interested to read the headline themes and issues summarised here....... read more...
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