Australian British Chamber of Commerce

Wed, 10 Jun 2020

COVID-19 has devastated the travel industry causing widespread loss of jobs and serious economic consequences as the effects of the pandemic spread throughout the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors. What is the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and what is the plan for the road to recovery? When borders and the skies open, how can your business be better prepared to start travelling and what will that travel look like?

Thu, 04 Jun 2020

Shane is Co-Head of the Investment Strategy and Dynamic Markets team, responsible for the provision of economic and macro investment analysis and the determination of AMP Capital’s asset allocation policy which is applied across more than $65 billion invested in multi-asset funds. During this Webinar, Dr Oliver will present a wide-ranging overview of the impact COVID-19 has had, and will continue to have, on the domestic and global economy.

Wed, 27 May 2020

BDO’s Global Transfer Pricing Leader, Zara Ritchie, together with Australian and UK Transfer Pricing Partners Mike Smith, and Ken Almand with Jason Drzewucki from the Global Transfer Pricing team discussed how to manage Transfer Pricing in an environment impacted by COVID-19. Multinational groups operating in Australia and the UK may find that established Transfer Pricing policies no longer give rise to arm’s length outcomes due to unprecedented disruptions to global workforces, supply chains and customer demand. Whether a subsidiary of a UK HQ group or Australian MNE investing in the UK, this webinar addressed strategies to survive the short-term impacts on your cash flows, adapt to temporary and longer term permanent changes, and position your business to ultimately thrive as the general economy recovers.

Wed, 27 May 2020

COVID-19 has caused a monumental shift in the global economy with many sectors severely damaged as a result of the lockdown. Whilst the negative effects of the situation are universal, it is becoming apparent that women face specific challenges in responding to our new normal. Women make up the highest percentage of employees in the healthcare, hospitality and education sectors, all of which have taken severe economic hits.

Thu, 14 May 2020

As the largest pandemic in a century, COVID-19 is first and foremost a human tragedy. But with this health crisis, the global economic impact has truly been unprecedented and will likely have consequences for a generation. With news bulletins bringing stories of the widespread economic fallout on a daily basis, it can often be overlooked that there are not only areas of the economy that are tracking positively, but could actually be growing. Speakers were: The Hon Dr Craig Emerson, Director of the Australian APEC Study Centre (AASC) at RMIT University, Jeremy Thorpe, Chief Economist & Partner, PwC Australia and James Kirby, Wealth Editor, The Australian.

Wed, 13 May 2020

As Minister for Transport and Roads, Andrew Constance is overseeing a record $55.6 billion spend on public transport and roads over the next four years, on top of the $58.3 billion the NSW Liberals & Nationals has already spent on public transport since winning Government in 2011. New South Wales’ transport and infrastructure revolution is well underway with the opening of mega projects such as the Sydney CBD and South East Light Rail, the new M4 Tunnels and the driverless Northwest Metro train in 2019.

Fri, 24 Apr 2020

The ABCC invites you to join this webinar delivered by Kyle Hutchin from Franklin Shanks. In this webinar, Kyle will cover the implications of the recent enactment of a National Cabinet Code of Conduct: who is eligible under The Code; what measures are available to your company if you’re not eligible for The Code; and walk through some strategies for dealing with landlords during these difficult times.

Fri, 24 Apr 2020

CTRL Group has been working tirelessly to meet the demands of the changing threat landscape and Co-Founder, Bastien Treptel, has many key insights to share as it relates to cyber maturity, remote access security, cyber incident response, monitoring and threat detection, and business continuity planning.

Wed, 22 Apr 2020

Feelings of isolation, loneliness and being unable to “switch off”, as well as a lack of social support, are all issues that need managing within a virtual environment. Our speakers, Julie McKay - Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Well-being Officer, PwC, and Mark Dean - Founder and CEO of workplace behaviour change and mental health companies, En Masse and On a Roll 21, will address these challenges and other concerns in today's Mental Health Webinar.

Tue, 14 Apr 2020

In this webinar, George Hawwa, Growth Director at Attention Experts and James Partington, Strategic Partner Manager at Hootsuite explore best practice insights and examples related to creating authentic engagements with clients during a time of crisis.

Tue, 14 Apr 2020

As borders are closed and flights are grounded across the globe due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, temporary visa holders in Australia and their employers have been faced with the added pressure of managing visa expirations, work rights and immigration compliance with minimal exemptions provided by the Australian government. Please join Senior Immigration Services Consultant at Robert Walters Australia, Leah Kang, in this webinar where she will cover this topic.

Wed, 08 Apr 2020

The ABCC invites you to join this webinar delivered by Keith Whelan, The Grants Guy. It is the ideal session for any business interested in finding out more about COVID-19 Government Stimulus Package Funding and how you can prepare for future grants funding, what funding exists and how you can use it to support your business.

Mon, 06 Apr 2020

In this webinar, Employsure Founder and Managing Director, Ed Mallett, explains basic entitlements during the Coronavirus pandemic, stand downs and the fundamental HR practices you can’t overlook.

Tue, 10 Mar 2020

Shayne Elliott was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of ANZ Banking Group on 1 January 2016. He has had over 30 years of experience in banking both in Australia and overseas. Shayne joined ANZ as CEO Institutional in June 2009, and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2012.

Wed, 04 Mar 2020

Join the British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) to hear from the panel of highly accomplished female leaders as they share their insights on female leadership at the very top of Australian business and government. To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020, topics will include female representation in politics and the corporate sector; representation of women in leadership and key decision-making roles; gender quotas (for and against); bullying and sexism (in politics); developing the next generation of female leaders; support for the increased presence of women in business and the public service and what they bring to their roles and communities.

Wed, 04 Dec 2019

Following the NSW State Government’s re-election earlier this year, a number of key changes to the machinery of government were announced, including NSW Trade and Investment finding a new home in Treasury. The Treasurer, the Hon Dominic Perrottet, will address the ABCC on his views of this new addition to Treasury, including the future direction of the NSW Government’s engagement with both inward investors as well as NSW’s exporters to support the growth of the NSW economy.

Mon, 25 Nov 2019

50 years after Australia’s women first won “equal pay”: how far have we come? Join the Australian British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) & the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for a business lunch in Adelaide to launch the sixth year of reporting data on workplace gender equality. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency will release their sixth year of reporting data in November, in accordance with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. This year is also the 50th anniversary of the historic industrial relations decision that first established the principle of “equal pay for equal work” in Australia. The roadshow will present the findings from the 2018-19 reporting year and look at the trends and insights to develop a detailed picture of the state of gender equality in Australian workplaces. This ABCC lunch will feature a keynote address from Libby Lyons, Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, followed by a panel discussion with leading employers, gender equality experts and concludes with an audience Q&A.

Mon, 25 Nov 2019

50 years after Australia’s women first won “equal pay”: how far have we come? Thursday 25 November, The Westin Hotel, Brisbane

Thu, 21 Nov 2019

50 years after Australia’s women first won “equal pay”: how far have we come? Thursday 21 November The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney

Tue, 19 Nov 2019

50 years after Australia’s women first won “equal pay”: how far have we come? Tuesday 19 November RACV City Club, Melbourne