110 YEARS STRONG

Connectivity

Influence

Engagement

I welcome you to the Australian British Chamber of Commerce.

We offer an extraordinary opportunity for business leaders to meet, develop commercial and governmental connections and to facilitate the expansion of their businesses.

The Chamber operates a domestic service in the major cities in Australia. It also provides an international focus with bilateral business catalysts on Infrastructure, Financial Services and Health held annually in the UK or Australia.

We provide a series of informative and relevant business functions to our members. More particularly, we provide the opportunity for business leaders to meet their peers and develop and expand their business relationships. This is vital for business leaders. Our offerings are tailored to our sponsors’ needs.

The relationship between Australia and the UK is significant. We share both history and culture; government, legal and financial institutions; language and sporting ties. We have shared security interests and a significant bilateral trade and investment history.

Bilateral trade stands at more than $29.1 billion, Australia’s fifth largest trading relationship. The United Kingdom is the second largest source of foreign investment in Australia, valued at $515.5 billion. The total Australian investment in the United Kingdom was $350.5 billion the second most important foreign investment destination.*

This relationship forms the basis of the Chamber’s business model.

We are confident that we will provide value to both you and your business.

David Slessar OBENational Chairman

*These figures are valid at 2019

WELCOME FROM THE CHAIRMAN

“The UK and Australia share an outlook, at a very basic level, on how an economy should be organised and governed. They share a perspective on the role – and the limits – of markets in setting prices and allocating

resources. They share a commitment to a world economy in which trade is free and capital, in general, is free to move.”

Glenn Stevens, Former Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia, speaking to the ABCC 2013

Employees

95,000 employed by UK companies in Australia

Firms and subsidiaries

Over 1,200 UK majority -owned affiliates in Australia

The UK is the largest foreign investor in agricultural land

Tourism

In 2018, the UK was Australia’s:4th largest inbound market for visitor arrivals,3rd largest market for total visitor spend,2nd for visitor nights 1st for regional dispersal

Foreign direct investment (FDI)

In 2018, UK FDI stock in Australia grew by 13% to reach $99 billion

The UK is Australia’s 2nd largest FDI source

Foreign direct investment (FDI)

In 2018, AU FDI stock grew by 33% to reach $119 billion

The UK is Australia’s 2nd largest FDI destination

Firms and subsidiaries

Over 500 Australian majority-owned affiliates in UK

Tourism

In 2018 there were 1 million AU visitors to the UK

Visitor nights: 12,620,000Visitor spend: A$1.04 billion

Two-way investment

In 2018, total two-way investment was valued at $983 billion

Trade

In 2018, the total two-way trade reached $26.7 billion

The UK is Australia’s 7th largest two-way trading partner and its 3rd largest two-way services partner

UK to AU

AU to UK

AU-UK TRADE STATISTICS

World Bank

Ease of Doing

Business ranking

2020

UK: 8thAU: 14th

The Australian British Chamber of Commerce is the leading independent organisation in Australia promoting, fostering and furthering trade and investment between Australia and the United Kingdom.

Our programme of events, webinars, public policy contributions and network of decision-makers provides our Members opportunities to further their business interests by connecting, engaging and influencing leaders and key decision-makers in both private and public sectors.

110 years strong

database of 25,000 + across Australia and the UK

over 150 events in 2019

WHO WE ARE

Over 8,600 attendees overall

WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU

• Introductions to key influencers and decision-makers

• Platform for targeted introductions to our extensive membership and business community

• Invitations to exclusive C-suite boardroom lunches

• Priority seating at our business breakfasts and lunches

• Member pricing to all our events nationally

• Free access to all webinars

• Policy dialogues on an array of sectoral interests, including the upcoming Australia-UK Free Trade Negotiations

• Industry expert seminars and thought leadership

• Bilateral programme of delegations to the United Kingdom and Australia

• Brand promotion through marketing and event sponsorship

• Promotion of thought-leadership through our news and social channels

• Portal for Member-to-Member offers

AT A GLANCE

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Speakers from top right:

• Gabby Costigan, CEO, BAE Systems Australia• Shayne Elliott, CEO, ANZ Bank• Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist, HSBC• Amanda Harkness, former Group General Counsel &

Company Secretary, ASX, Pip Marlow, CEO, Salesforce ANZ, Dr Catriona Wallace, CEO & Founder, FlamingoAI

• Her Excellency Vicki Treadell CMG, MVO, British High Commisssioner to Australia

• Romilly Madew AO, CEO, Infrastructure Australia• George Brandis QC, Australian High Commissioner to the UK• The Hon Julie Bishop MP, former Australian Foreign Minister• Rocco Braeuniger, VP, Country Manager, Amazon

WHAT WE DOTHOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Hear from industry experts and influential leaders

WHAT WE DOEVENTS

BOARDROOM LUNCHES

INTERNATIONAL DELEGATIONS

Private presentations and discussions amongst C-suite executives and government representatives

Designed to facilitate and promote the exchange of ideas and experience in major industries in Australia and the UK

INDUSTRIES

- Financial Services- Health- Infrastructure

INDUSTRIES

- Financial Services- Health- Infrastructure

BUSINESS BREAKFASTS

BUSINESS LUNCHES

WEBINARS

EVENING NETWORKING

EVENING NETWORKING

SPORT AND CULTURE

MAGAZINEThe Chamber’s quarterly magazine is distributed at each event, posted to the CEOs of our Corporate and

Sponsor Members and sent electronically to our entire database. This is a valuable source of information, advice and comment from leading sources including the Chamber,

government, Sponsors and Members. Members have the ability to provide business profiles and news, as well as purchase advertising.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Our newsletter shares recent key business and government news with our network as well as recent Chamber

activities with our database of 25,000 + contacts.Members have the opportunity to submit articles for consideration in the newsletter. Once joining the

Chamber as a Member, or renewing your Membership, you will be announced in the following month’s newsletter along with a link to your website.

MEMBER OFFERMembers may choose to market their products or services on our ‘Member Only’ site through an offer.

ABCC WEBSITEThe Chamber supports business initiatives and encourages Members to use services and products of other

Members wherever possible via the Member Directory. The Directory is publicly accessible, providing further exposure.

SOCIAL MEDIAThe Chamber’s social media platforms are continually growing and attract great attention.

Members are able to interact with and share news on our platforms; further promoting their brand.

WHAT WE DOMARKETING

ADVOCACYThe Chamber takes an active interest in supporting our Members in their discussions with Government. Our wealth of connections to both Australian Government and the UK Government allows us to raise the profile

of issues affecting our Members.

PUBLIC POLICYThe Chamber holds the view that much of the public policy frameworks enjoyed in both Australia and in the

UK are intertwined. This stretches from the historical platform of the UK’s Westminster system and associated Rule of Law,

through to the current exchange on issues including Multinational Taxes, Smart Cities and the models of devolution being embraced in the UK, among many other frameworks.

We are a platform by which Members can add their input to this discussion with government and their agencies to produce improvements for the greater good.

FUTURE BILATERAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENTSince the referendum on the 23rd of June 2016, the Chamber has developed a strong platform and second

track in discussions on the implications of Brexit for the Australian British relationship.

We are strongly advocating the importance of securing the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement.

AUSTRALIA-UK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COLLABORATION In July 2018, we formalised a strategic collaboration with the Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce.

We are pleased to offer an introductory service between the two Chambers and Member rates to events for Members identifying business opportunities in the other country.

As an initial step, we have also introduced a 10% discount on the first year of membership for one anothers’ Members where they are not existing Members.

WHAT WE DOADVOCACY AND POLICY

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PRINCIPAL SPONSORS

CORPORATE MEMBERSAberdeen Standard Investments

Allen & OveryANZ Banking Group

AptecoARTCArup

AshurstAstraZeneca

ATPIAttention Experts

AustradeAustralian Turf ClubAustralian Vanadium

BabcockBAE Systems Australia

BarclaysbdhSterling

BDOBentleys Australia and New Zealand

BombardierBridgeClimb

British AirwaysBSI Group

BT AustralasiaBuilt.

Business Growth FundCarlson Wagonlit Travel

Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaCDM – Communications Design & Management

Cornwall Insight AustraliaCroud Australia

CTRL GroupCurtin University

DeliverooDiageo Australia LimitedEdith Cowan University

Equity TrusteesEstrin Saul Lawyers

FE Money ManagementFIIG Securities

Four Seasons Hotel SydneyGartner

Gateley plcGranite Consulting

Grant ThorntonGlaxoSmithKline

H&H GroupHootsuite

HKA GlobalICC T20 World Cup

IFM InvestorsInformed Solutions AustraliaInfrastructure Nation Pty Ltd

International Investment ServiceInvestec Australia

KPMGL.E.K Consulting

Laithwaite’s Wine PeopleLink Group

Lockton CompaniesMarriott International

McCullough Robertson LawyersMcDonald MurholmeMcKinsey & Company

MenulogMerlin Entertainments

MitronicsMonash University

Murdoch UniversityNational Australia BankNetwork Rail Consulting

Newgate CommunicationsNexia Australia

Norton Rose FulbrightOctet

Octopus InvestmentsOET – Occupational English Test

PentenPinsent MasonsPolyglot Group

PwCQ5 Partners

Qatar AirwaysQuest Apartment Hotels

Radisson BluRandom Harvest Gourmet

RefinitivRio Tinto

RMITSerco

Shangri-La Hotels & ResortsSmartFreight

Squire Patton BoggsSundaram Business Services

SwireTaronga Conservation Society

The Instant GroupThe University of Adelaide

TelstraTenant CS

The Star Entertainment GroupTMF Corporate Services

Top Tech ServicesTrade and Investment Queensland

Turner & TownsendUK Department for International Trade

University of MelbourneUPS

VodafoneVolt BankWeWorkZip Co

“BT has been a proud sponsor of the Australian British Chamber of Commerce for many years.

Our engagement with the Chamber goes beyond a simple sponsorship and forms a key part of our go to market strategy in Australia and in supporting our business growth.

The ABCC has provided us access to new potential customers and helped us to build key relationships through the wide variety of activities they run.

We have always found the ABCC team very proactive in looking for ways in which we can further leverage our participation.”

Tim Cavill, Former Managing Director Australasia, BT

“As a national and global business travel provider to the SME sector, we value our relationship with the ABCC. The opportunities for networking, as well as introductions to business leaders and decision makers from across

industries have delivered tangible benefits to our business.

Our team has developed a strong relationship with ABCC members and regularly attend their events. As a result, we have been able to leverage our partnership with the ABCC to successfully connect and nurture relationships with high profile business leaders.

The ABCC is a proactive, professional and approachable organisation, and our affiliation with them is highly regarded by the Corporate Traveller team.

Tom Walley, General Manager, Corporate Traveller Australia

“I have been involved with the British Chamber of Commerce here and overseas and I have found the ABCC to be a tremendous vehicle personally and for my leadership teams to connect with a varied and influential group of executives.

The ABCC has also proven a valuable partnership for Accenture, as we have worked with them to co-host joint events, amplify thought leadership and participate in discussions on important topics for our clients.”

Steve Willis, Fomer Senior Managing Director, Financial Services, Accenture Australia

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR SPONSORS

“The Australian British Chamber of Commerce offers more than just networking opportunities—if you are part of a company with business interests in the UK it is almost a must to belong.

I have been a member for several years, previously when I was with Virgin Australia and in my current role as CEO, Travel and Aviation with global travel insurance provider, Cover-More Group.

Cover-More has expanding operations in the UK which we hope to grow significantly now that Cover-More is part of Zurich Insurance Group. I have no doubt that the opportunities that membership of the ABCC provides will help facilitate that growth.”

Judith Crompton, CEO Asia-Pacific, Cover-More Group

“As a British headquartered global company, Robert Walters’ principal sponsorship of the ABCC is strategically important to our business operations here in Australia. We have had a long relationship with the Chamber and draw much from the partnership including exposure to senior influencers in business and politics and access to a large membership base to share our service offering with. We have built strong and fruitful relationships with many individuals and businesses through our partnership with the Chamber. The quality of the events run by the Chamber, many of which we co-host, means we can efficiently entertain and engage many of our clients by drawing on the Chamber’s vast experience in tailoring and delivering world class events.”

Andrew Hanson, Managing Director – NSW, Robert Walters

TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR SPONSORS

CONTACT US:

National, NSW, ACT and QLD OfficeSuite 2, Level 153 Spring Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Enquiries Phone (+61) 2 9247 6271

Email abcc@britishchamber.com

VIC, WA and SA OfficeInternational Chamber HouseLevel 5, 121 Exhibition Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

EnquiriesPhone (+61) 3 8527 7010

Email abccvic@britishchamber.com

www.britishchamber.com

110 YEARS1910 - 2020