About Us

100 YEARS STRONG

Welcome to the Australian British Chamber of Commerce — Australia’s most senior Chamber of Commerce and the leading business executive network between Australia and the UK.

In 2010 the ABCC celebrates its 100th anniversary in Australia. The Chamber continues to build on its professionalism, leadership and respect and is supported by global blue chip sponsors including BHP Billiton, Norton Rose, Virgin Atlantic, BT and HSBC.

We are funded by the business community, particularly those organisations wanting to do business in the UK and Europe and by British companies who see Australia as the gateway to Asia. Traditionally based on bi-lateral trade links between Australia and the UK, the ABCC now works with organisations with broader links in the UK and within the Australian business community.

Our aim is to provide information and access to the people you want to meet. The ABCC exists to present opportunities for our member companies to develop their business, trade and investment interests through top-level networking events. We attract the highest calibre of speakers from Britain and Australia and have access to leading figures in business and government across all sectors, as well as VIPs, cultural and community leaders in both countries.

We are a national organisation with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Our head office is in Sydney.

The ABCC enjoys a close relationship with the British Consulate-General and UK Trade and Investment, the British Government’s trade promotion and investment service in Australia. We operate joint programs with these organisations and with the British Council to encourage cultural exchange between Australia and Britain.

The National Patron of the ABCC is Sir Rod Eddington. He is committed to helping strengthen and build Australia’s commercial relationships with Britain through his active support for the ABCC and its activities.

Our members represent a wide range of industries including banking and finance, professional services [legal, business advisory and accounting], communications, government, environment, trade and export, hospitality, transport and manufacturing .