The Executive Traveller publication recently featured a review of the Embraer E190 jet, which QantasLink and Alliance Airlines are employing for various routes around Australia. A great example of trade between Brazil and Australia. Read the article HERE.

The ABCC's events team has been busy of late with two successful nights held earlier in September on either side of the country. On September 6 the Brisbane team of Rodrigo de Luca, Val Noleto and Anna White hosted a special Brazil Independence Day dinner "A Night in Brazil", while just a week later on September 14 ABCC President Rob Grant, now based in Perth, joined with WA Director Simon Tarmo for a multi-chamber sundowner. Both nights were very well attended and mark a return to more frequent live events for the Chamber as opportunities for networking begin to resume around the country. Visit the ABCC events page for a selection of images from the events.      

"Speaking at the Australian Grains Industry Conference last week CHS global research analyst Joe Lardy said Brazil's planted hectares were expanding rapidly every year." Read the full article HERE / Source: Queensland Country Life

With the growing digitisation of the international economy, greater importance is given to information authentication services that can ensure transactions carried out digitally are secure and reliable. In recognition of this, MERCOSUR Member States reached, in 2019, an Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Digital Signature Certificates establishing an international standard for digital signatures within the block, with the possibility of other States and economic blocks joining as well. See below for full details.

The ABCC is partnering with the Australia Peru Chamber of Commerce (APCCI) and Argentine Chamber of Commerce in Australia (ArCham) for this new networking event that will feature speeches from Fortescue Metals Group, which is developing significant interests in South America. Join ABCC President Rob Grant and WA Director Simon Tarmo at this unique gathering that will bring together members and guests from all three chambers. See our events page HERE for full details.

Join the ABCC's Queensland directors on September 6 at waterfront Brazilian restaurant, Navala, for this journey through the joyous Brazilian culture! In celebration of Brazilian Independence day and Brazilian culture in Australia. Click HERE for full details.