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On 5 December, Lord Ian Botham began his program of events and engagements in Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Newcastle and Sydney. He will meet with contacts from politics, trade and industry groups to enhance trade relations at all levels.
A UK trade envoy will meet with the UK’s Railway Industry Association for AusRail in Australia and the first individual rail trade mission from 2019; and members of the Brisbane 2032 Organizing Committee to identify opportunities for closer collaboration around the sports economy.
He will also meet with Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, attend a quantum technology roundtable hosted by the University of Queensland and meet with members of the Australian British Chamber of Commerce.
In Botham’s first visit to Newcastle as UK trade envoy, he will meet with Royal Air Force personnel who are embedded in the Australian Air Force; Join BAE Systems for a tour of the Hawk Joint Strike Fighter Maintenance Facility and visit Martin Baker to see the lifesaving fighter ejection seats.
He will also meet with Minister Tim Ayres and host a panel event with Pride in Sports and the Westminster Bridge Young Leaders Network. Finally, he will receive a real-time demonstration of how UK technology developed by Rapiscan is protecting native Australian animals from illegal trafficking.
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Australia, Ian Botham, said:
It’s an exciting time to be back on the ground in Australia, meeting amazing people and companies working to promote trade and investment between Australia and the UK. There are so many opportunities here – from the sporting economy to conservation – and I’m delighted to continue my work to boost British business across Australia.
Louise Cantillon, British Consul General and Deputy Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific (Australia and New Zealand) said:
It is an exciting time to host the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy Lord Ian Botham in Australia. We have huge momentum with the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement due to come into force early next year and CPTPP negotiations progressing. If you want a British company to expand, come to Australia!
Hazel Gidley
Head of Communications Australia and Oceania
Email: hazel.gidley@fcdo.gov.uk
Mobile: +61 (0) 406 746 806
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About Trade Envoy
Trade Envoys are unpaid and voluntary roles created by UK PM Boris Johnson to boost British business in key markets. The UK’s relationship with Australia is a top priority. This is evident from the signing of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement in December 2021.
About the UK Department for International Trade
UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT):
- Helps businesses to export
- Invests in and out
- Negotiates market access and trade deals
- Champions free trade
Learn more about DIT.
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