Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australia Philippines Incorporated

CCIAP First Monday Event

Date and Time:
Monday, 5th July 2010
6:00pm for 6:30pm start – 8:00pm finish

Venue:
The Coffee Club, Park Road, Milton

ENTRY FEE: $5 MEMBERS/ $10 NON–MEMBERS
(cocktail food and soft drinks will be served)
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http://www.cciap.org/membership

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SPONSORED BY:
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A presentation about Kangen Water™. An Antioxidant, Alkaline, Anti-Aging water.

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There will also be an opportunity for Networking with Members and Guests so bring along your business cards and you may make a one minute introduction of yourself and your company

CCIAP First Monday Event

Date and Time:
Monday, 7th June 2010
6:00pm for 6:30pm start – 8:00pm

Venue:
The Coffee Club, Park Road, Milton

ENTRY FEE: $5 MEMBERS/ $10 NON–MEMBERS
(RSVP for this event is recommended)
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Guest Speaker: Mr. John Michell, State Director Queensland, Department of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

On 1 January 2010, ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has entered into force in the Philippines after President Macapagal-Arroyo signed the Agreement.

John will speak about the general benefits of AANZFTA and will provide an overview of what AANZFTA offers in terms of the wider Australian trading relationship with the Philippines. He is also going to discuss what the Agreement means for the export of Queensland goods and servicfes to the Philippines.

About the Speaker

John is the new State Director for DFAT Queensland, taking up this position in November 2009, moving from his equivalent position from South Australia.

John has served with DFAT on several overseas postings, a few of these were: as Australia’s High Commissioner in Trinidad and Tobago; Deputy High Commissioner in Honiara; and as a Chief Negotiator for the Australian-led Peace Monitoring Group on Bougainville.

In Canberra, John’s placements have included: as Director Australian-Indonesia Institute; Deputy Director Papua New Guinea Section; and Executive Officer East Asia Branch.

AANZFTA and AANZFTA’s Export Documentation explained

The ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has come into force in the Philippines on 1 January 2010 along with Brunei, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam and, Thailand on 12 March 2010.  Cambodia, Indonesia and Laos are working to complete their internal requirements at the earliest possible opportunity in 2010. 

Mr. John Michell, Queensland State Director, Department of Foreign Affairs has briefed the Queensland business community at the Chamber’s First Mondays Networking Event on 7 June 2010.  Mr. Michell provided the overview of the Agreement  and said that the Agreement covers around 70 per cent of Australia's trade with ASEAN countries with which Australia do not have bilateral FTAs.

The agreement includes:

• The immediate elimination of a 10 per cent tariff on $9.6 million of Australian processed cheese exports (in 2008) to Malaysia
• The immediate elimination of a 5 per cent tariff on $7.2 million of exports of fresh grapes to Malaysia
• The immediate elimination of a 3 per cent tariff on $22 million of wheat exports to the Philippines
• The immediate elimination of a 5 per cent tariff on $3 million of sheepmeat exports to the Philippines
• An immediate expansion from 7 to 36 subject areas that Australian education providers can deliver in Vietnam.

In addition to commodities, the Agreement with the Philippines also includes certain professional and education services.

By 2020, the Agreement will eliminate tariffs on 96 per cent of Australia’s current exports to ASEAN.   For more information on AANZFTA and Sanctions visit: http://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/fta/asean/aanzfta/index.html

The success of AANZFTA depends primarily of how exporters prepare their export documentation to gain the maximum benefit of the Agreement such as the elimination of tariffs.  Mr. Michell’s briefing was followed by a presentation by Ms. Diana Gueorguieva, International Services Advisor from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland, covering AANZFTA’s Certificate of Origin, General Rules and changes to Tariff Classification. Please see the attached CCIQ presentation and other useful attachments. 

PDF file for AANZFTA Presentation

PDF file for ACCI Certificate of Original AANZFTA

PDF file for CO4A AANZFTA Registration Form-CCIQ 

Article by Connie da Cunha, President, CCIAP Inc

CCIAP First Monday Event

Date and Time:
Monday, 10th May 2010
Please note that due to Labour Day Public Holiday, our First Monday Event in May has changed to this date
6:00pm for 6:30pm start – 8:00pm

Venue:
The Coffee Club, Park Road, Milton

ENTRY FEE: $5 MEMBERS/ $10 NON–MEMBERS
(RSVP for this event is recommended)
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Guest Speaker: Mr. Greg Kelly, State Director, Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Greg has an extensive experience with the Department and will present information to members and guests on the latest developments within the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (e.g. Skilled Visa Migration, Employer Sponsored Visa, 457 Visa and much more). It is also an opportunity for Greg to share his long and fulfilling career with the Department.

Who should attend?
Business owners, managers and decision makers; individual job-seekers or looking at progressing their careers; business development managers; marketers; promoters; community leaders; and business planners.

TURN UP • BRING A FRIEND • MEET NEW CONTACTS

CCIAP First Monday Event

Date and Time:
Monday, 2nd November 2009
6:00pm for 6:30pm start – 8:00pm

Venue:
The Coffee Club, Park Road, Milton

ENTRY FEE: $5 MEMBERS/ $10 NON–MEMBERS
(cocktail food and soft drinks will be served)

Presenter: Glenda Hutch, Industry Outreach Officer. Dept. Of Immigration & Citizenship

Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland is hosting Glenda Hutch, an out-posted immigration officer, who is available to help members identify and access migration opportunities to respond to skill shortages. Glenda's role is to promote skilled migration as an option for employers experiencing difficulties in fulfilling skilled job vacancies.

Glenda is able to:

• 1. Provide information on visa options for temporary or permanent residence

• 2. Visit members to provide information about skilled migration

• 3. Respond to issues raised about skilled migration

• 4. Assist and support members with visa applications and associated processes

Topics of interest such as the 457 Visa changes and also the General Skilled Migration changes and the Student Visa options and how they apply to people from The Philippines.

Who should attend?
Business owners, managers and decision makers; individual job-seekers or looking at progressing their careers; business development managers; marketers; promoters; executive committee members of community organizations; fund raisers; and business planners.

A New Format for CCIAP Networking
Introducing a new format of networking with more emphasis on members getting business referrals among each other. Members will be invited to have the floor and talk about their business and then ask for referrals.

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Philippine Typhoons Appeal

2 October 2009

Dear Members and Friends

Subject: Appeal for the Flood Victims of Typhoons 'Ondoy' and 'Ketsana' that hit the Philippines

It is with deep sadness that I write this letter to you to request your assistance by way of monetary donation for the flood victims of typhoons 'Ondoy' and 'Ketsana' that have recently devasted several parts of the Philippines. The following images convey the extent of human despair due to the lost of loved ones and damages to homes caused by the natural disaster.

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CCIAP First Monday Event

Date and Time:
Monday, 6th July 2009
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Venue:
Coffee Club, Park Road, Milton 4064

ENTRY FEE: $5 MEMBERS/ $10 NON–MEMBERS

The presenter for this event will be Ms. Connie da Cunha, President of the CCIAP Inc. She has 10 years experience as a business consultant with international and local clients. The presentation will focus on Market Research, its importance, application and practical tips.

This would be beneficial to just about anyone - from executives and business owners to individual job seekers. So turn up, bring a friend and meet new contacts.

CCIAP First Monday Event

Date and Time:
Monday, 11th May 2009
6:00pm – 7:30pm

ENTRY FEE: $5 MEMBERS/ $10 NON–MEMBERS

Venue:
Coffee Club, Park Road, Milton 4064

Fair Work Bill – Preparation for now and the Future

For many employers, the next 12 months will introduce some major changes to how businesses employ staff. The Fair Work Bill has received Royal Assent, and is due to start becoming law from 1 July 2009.

Some of the major changes include, unfair dismissal rules, agreement negotiations, union rights of entry, transmissions of business, modern awards, and the National Employment Standards (NES).

To walk you through these changes, and the next steps you need to take is Anita Moss from Haycroft Workplace Solutions.

Haycroft Workplace Solutions is a privately owned business that provides advice, support and solutions and are experts in managing the changes resulting from the new legislation. Working across the country, Haycroft’s has experience working with many various industries, and have worked with small businesses over the last 15 years to implement workable solutions in their business.

Email:
Website: http://www.haycroft.com.au

Previous Guest Speakers

CCIAP First Monday Event

Date and Time:
Monday, 6 April 2009
6:00pm – 7:30pm

Venue:
Coffee Club, Park Road, Milton 4064

ENTRY FEE: $5 MEMBERS/ $10 NON–MEMBERS

Live, Work and Study in Australia
– What are the Latest Updates?.

CCIAP has a number of members who work in the areas of Migration, Education and Recruitment. Wayne Harrison, a Registered Australian Migration Agent from Australian Immigration Visas will host the discussion.

It will be of special interest, if you:–

• Are an employer and want to know what are the latest options available to you.
• Know anyone wishing to come to Australia as there are recent changes regarding the Critical Skills List
• Are interested in Student Visa Options – There were 543,898 enrolments by full-fee international students in Australia on a student visa in 2008.
• Want to understand the proposed changes to the 457 Visa – how to change over to a Permanent Residence Visa

website www.australianimmigrationvisas.com.au

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Welcome to Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australia Philippines Incorporated

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australia Philippines Incorporated is the first local Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia whose charter is focused on bilateral trade relationship between Australia and the Philippines.

CCIAP believes in the Australian multicultural principle of productive diversity which asserts the significant cultural and economic dividends arising from the diversity of the population. largely of Philippine-born Australians (the fourth largest non-english speaking ethnic group in Queensland), CCIAP members have the advantage of maximizing business opportunities and enhancing cultural ties between Queensland and the Philippines. Continue Reading the CCIAP History..