Australia-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber proudly hosted its fourth Young Professionals Reception, uniting a vibrant community of emerging leaders for an evening of networking at Australia House. The event featured an inspiring conversation between Jennifer Robinson renowned Australian human rights lawyer and Ashlee Mullany. Jennifer captivated the audience with her journey from Australia to becoming a leading barrister in the UK, where she has played pivotal roles in landmark cases. The discussion also touched on her work with Julian Assange and other major human rights cases she has championed globally. The evening concluded with a networking session, where guests connected and exchanged ideas over drinks, further strengthening the bonds within this dynamic community. 📍Photo gallery >> https://lnkd.in/eDmSkz9e We encourage you to stay connected with the Chamber and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events >> October 10th: Future Leaders Series https://lnkd.in/eGKB3_3t Telstra, NAB Corporate & Institutional Banking, Doughty Street Chambers, Australian High Commission, United Kingdom, Richard Basil-Jones, Nicole Kostova

We are pleased to share the success of our first ‘Australia Night’ reception at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. The evening was a wonderful celebration of the strong ties between Australia and the UK, and we were delighted to bring together senior representatives from government and business. A special thanks to Chamber member Macquarie Group for co-hosting and to Head of Green Investment Mark Dooley and The Rt. Hon Maria Eagle, Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry for sharing their valuable insights.   Thanks to Hon. Stephen Smith, Australian High Commissioner to the UK, Elisabeth Bowes PSM, Deputy High Commissioner, and the Australian High Commission team for their ongoing support. We look forward to continuing to foster these important connections between Australia and the UK. 📍Photo gallery: https://lnkd.in/euxw59Xt #AustraliaUK #Liverpool

🔔 Final Tickets Join us at our Young Professionals Reception for an exclusive evening with renowned human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson in conversation with Ashlee Mullany, European Correspondent at Seven Network. Date: Wednesday, 25th September 2024 Location: Australia House 📍RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e-S6qQYH Don't miss this incredible opportunity to hear Jennifer's insights on international law and human rights, followed by a Q&A session. We look forward to seeing you there. Richard Basil-Jones, Nicole Kostova, Vera Carvalho-Pacey, NAB Corporate & Institutional Banking, Telstra, Doughty Street Chambers, Robert Walters, MinterEllison, EY, Grace Taylor, David Storey, Katherine Bennell-Pegg

🔔We are just one week away from our Young Professionals Reception with Jennifer Robinson, the renowned Australian Human Rights Lawyer. Date: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 Location: Australia House, London Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tickets: Members: £40 VAT Non-Members & Guests: £60 VAT Young Professional Members: Bring a guest free of charge. 📍Registrations close soon, so secure your spot today >> https://lnkd.in/ge6DtEGp #YoungProfessionalsNetwork

This week the Chamber hosted the Going Home 2024 event, where we discussed the essential considerations for Australians planning to return home. Led by expert advisors Geoff Taylor MIntTax CTA MBA FCPA from Majenda, Dan Gorton from Gorton Wealth Management, Jennifer Gilbert from Robert Walters, and Mark Hollands from Milk Chocolate® Property, the session covered key topics such as navigating the Australian job market, making informed financial and tax decisions, and gaining insights into the Australian property market. Attendees left with valuable knowledge on the challenges and opportunities of repatriation, and the event concluded with a networking session over drinks allowing further discussion with our guest speakers. Do you need a 1-2-1? 📍 Reach out to guest speakers: contact information and more photos here >> https://lnkd.in/eRbAeecJ We encourage you to stay connected with our community by joining the Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce.

✈️Last Call - Registrations close soon. Are you planning to move to Australia in the next 12 to 18 months? This event is for you! 📍 RSVP here >> https://lnkd.in/egFzSYTV Join us at the ‘Going Home 2024’ event to hear from expert advisors: Geoff Taylor MIntTax CTA MBA FCPA | Majenda Dan Gorton | Gorton Wealth Management Jennifer Gilbert | Robert Walters Mark Hollands | Milk Chocolate® Property They'll guide you through navigating the Australian job market, making informed financial and tax decisions, and understanding the property landscape. Date: Wednesday, 11th September 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Venue:The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, 8 South Square, London WC1R 5ET We look forward to seeing you there.

Join us at the Young Professionals Reception featuring renowned Australian Human Rights Lawyer, Jennifer Robinson. She will share her inspiring journey from growing up in Australia to becoming a leading barrister in the UK, offering insights into her high-profile career. Date: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 Location: Australia House, London Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM YP Members can bring a guest for free (contact us to register). ✔ RSVP here >> https://lnkd.in/ge6DtEGp 🔔Register now before it sells out! #YPNetwork #AusUK Nicole Kostova, Richard Basil-Jones, Vera Carvalho-Pacey and Doughty Street Chambers

✈ Join us on 11th September 2024 for ‘Going Home 2024 - Re-establishing yourself in Australia from the UK’ at Gray's Inn Venue, London. Guest speakers will cover job market insights, tax and financial decisions, and the Australian property market. Date: 11th September 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Venue: Gray’s Inn, London 📍RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eyx-5-vr Network over drinks and canapés and get your questions answered by the speakers. We look forward to seeing you there! #GoingHome2024 #Australia #repatriation

The Chamber hosted The Skills Shift Roundtable, where we explored workforce transformation and disruption. An engaging conversation on how education providers, industry, and government can collaborate to address the challenges of major workforce shifts. Led by Mish Eastman, Deputy Vice Chancellor Vocational Education, and Robbie van Dijk, Director Governance & Strategic Initiatives at RMIT University, the session delved into the key challenges and innovative approaches around skills shortages, retaining talent, and bridging the gap between education and industry. Joined by a diverse group of senior leaders from EY, Robert Walters, Telstra, Sheltons Group, The Actionable Futurist® Andrew Grill, MHA, BMD Group, and the Victorian Government - who discussed their ideas and approaches for tackling these challenges. The session was opened by the Australian Deputy High Commissioner to the UK, Elisabeth Bowes PSM, who discussed the key provisions in the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement that focused on areas such as qualification recognition and mobility. Our thanks to RMIT Europe for sponsoring this important discussion. 📍Photo Gallery>> https://lnkd.in/eMsKm-8h We encourage you to stay involved with our community by joining the Australia-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, RMIT Europe, Karen Matthews, Nicole Kostova, Vera Carvalho-Pacey

📢Liverpool is calling all Aus-UK Chamber Members The Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Macquarie Group, is excited to invite our members to 'Australia Night' evening reception during the Labour Party Conference. This exclusive event celebrates the strong relationship between Australia and the UK. ✔ RSVP Here > https://lnkd.in/ehyk3tyP Date: September 23rd, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Speeches at 6:30 PM) Venue: Malmaison, 7 William Jessop Way, Liverpool L3 1QZ Enjoy an evening of networking, engaging discussions, and the finest Australian food and drink. #MembersOnly #AustraliaUK #AustraliaNight #Networking