About ACITI

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The Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment (ACITI) is an independent not-for-profit, nonpartisan organisation. It is dedicated to advancing Australia's international economic engagement by facilitating access to information, fostering networks across business, government, academe, and civil society, and conducting and promoting research and analysis on trade and investment issues of national importance.

Our Purpose

While ACITI’s beginnings are humble, our vision is not. Our purpose is to: build a centre that provides the general public with non-technical information on key trade and investment issues; build the capacity of Australian firms to engage in international trade and investment; and strengthen Australia's policy capability to help resolve difficult issues impeding international economic cooperation. 

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Increase access to information on the profile, practice, policy and research on Australia's international trade and investment and its impact on the Australian economy and way of life.

Promote increased engagement and collaboration between industry, government, researchers and analysts working on and in international trade and investment.

Promote increased scholarship on international trade and investment issues relevant to Australia.

Provide tailored research and analysis on international trade and investment questions.

What we do

ACITI’s purpose is achieved through its four core activities: ACITI Info, ACITI Forum, ACITI Research and ACITI Services

Who we are

Dr Prudence Gordon
Executive Director

ACITI was founded by Pru Gordon in 2020. Pru has worked on trade and investment issues as an academic, a diplomat, a policy maker, in an industry association and as a senior adviser to three Australian trade and investment ministers. She has had a life-long interest in international trade and investment and their impact on the everyday lives of Australians.

Mr Bryan Clark
Director

Bryan Clark has over 25 years' experience in industry representation and advocacy. He was most recently Strategic Adviser to the Simplified Trade System (STS). Prior to joining the STS, Bryan spent ten years focused on global trade policy and advocacy at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) where he was the Director of the International Chamber of Commerce, Australia.

Professor Jacqueline Lo
Non-Executive Director

Professor Jacqueline Lo is Director of the Indo-Pacific Research Centre at Murdoch University. She is also Honorary Professor at the Australian National University. An internationally recognised Humanities scholar and pioneer of Asian Australian Studies, her work on multiculturalism, diaspora and public policy has influenced academic and policy sectors in Europe, Asia and the USA.

Georgie McKeon
Project Director

Georgie McKeon brings significant trade policy experience to ACITI following a long-standing career in the Australian Public Service where she worked on international trade issues at both the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Oliver Grist
Research & Executive Assistance

Oliver Grist has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Innovation from the Australian National University (ANU) and is completing a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Renewable Energy Systems also at the ANU. He has a keen interest in international supply chain management and new renewable energy technologies. He is a talented soccer player, runner and cyclist and an excellent cook.

Madeleine Grist
Social Media Manager

Maddie Grist has a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Asian Studies from the Australian National University and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland. She is a Crawford Fund Awardee. In her free time, Maddie enjoys mucking out stables and showjumping.

ACITI Network

You can join the ACITI network by becoming a Member, contributing your expertise to ACITI Research, Partnering with ACITI events, and/or becoming a financial Supporter with a (tax deductible) donation.

Members

ACITI Members can contribute their ideas to how ACITI is run. They have a vote at the ACITI AGM and receive a monthly update on ACITI’s activities and an invitation to all ACITI events. You can register your interest in becoming a member here.

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Experts

ACITI is on the lookout for people with the expertise, skills and/or experience to join our team of trade and investment experts. If that’ you, please email ACITIexperts@aciti.org.au

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Partners

If you would like to partner with ACITI in running an event or examining an topic related to advancing Australia’s international trade and investment engagement, please email ACITIpartners@aciti.org.au.

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How you can get involved

You can join the ACITI network by contributing your expertise to ACITI Research, Partnering with ACITI on events, and/or becoming a financial Supporter by making a donation.

Experts

ACITI is keen to showcase new research, commentary and analysis on international trade and investment issues relevant to Australia. If you would like your work referenced on the ACITI website, or want to let us know about work done by others, please email research@aciti.org.au

Partners

If you would like to partner with ACITI in running an event or collaborating on a project or research topic related to advancing Australia’s international trade and investment engagement, please email partners@aciti.org.au

Supporters

As a not-for-profit, ACITI relies on donations to support our work. To make a contribution please email us at supporters@aciti.org.au