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New Board Member - Jessica Giovanelli
ACITI is so pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Giovanelli as a Non-Executive Director to the ACITI Board.
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WEBINAR: Inside the Australia-EU FTA
19 May 2026 | 3PM
Join ACITI as we speak to Australia’s Chief Negotiator for the Australia-European Union FTA - Cathy Raper - about the outcomes and what it promises for Australia and Australian business.
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WEBINAR: Update from the WTO and MC14
26 May 2026 | 4pm
Join ACITI as we speak to Australia’s Ambassador to the WTO - James Baxter - about the outcomes from MC14 and what’s happening in the WTO.
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New Episode of Trade Policy Decoded
Episode 42: The new Australia-EU FTA, with EABC CEO Jason Collins
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ACITI CIBEL Conference: REIMAGINING INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Save the Date
ACITI and the Chinese International Business and Economic Law Centre at UNSW Sydney are joining forces to deliver the Reimagining International Trade Conference. If you want to understand the dimensions and implications of the new era of international trade, join us in Sydney on 22 & 23 October 2026.
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ACITI OpEd
Professor Felicity Deane makes a compelling case for the ongoing importance of the WTO in international trade governance.
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Appointment Announcement - Dr Merriden Varrall
ACITI is please to announce the appointment of Dr Merriden Varrall as an Associate Director.
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Exploring the Paradigm Shift with Dr John Kunkel
John joined ACITI Executive Director, Pru Gordon, in a discussion on his recent publication examining the causes of global economic disruption and recommendations for how Australia can respond.
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New Publication: Australia-EU Trade Relations in the Global Context
As global markets seek a new normal, the Australia - EU Trade Relationship presents opportunities for new collaboration and learning. These opportunities are detailed in this important collection of expert opinions. Proudly published by the Institute for International Trade, Adelaide University and ACITI.
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A one-day Forum to shape the future of Australia-Latin America engagement
To be held on 16 June 2026 in Melbourne, the Forum will convene the organisations and leaders shaping Australia–Latin America engagement - bringing business leaders, global investors and government decision-makers together to forge connections, build partnerships and act on emerging opportunities.
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ACIT Op-Ed: Europe’s Quiet Chip Power: How the Netherlands Holds the Key to the Post-Davos World Order
Associate Professor Umair Ghori provides an insightful analysis of the critical role played by Dutch company - ASML -in today’s great power rivalry.
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Announcing the Launch of ACITI Academy
For those keen to build their international trade and investment knowledge and skills, ACITI Academy offers a range of courses for businesses, policy makers and analysts alike.
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ACITI Op-Ed: The Three Face Problem
ACITI Associate Director, Philipp Ivanov’s insightful take on Australia’s tri-dimensional China policy.
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