Exporters want the Government to spearhead more high level trade missions, build confidence through innovative funding initiatives and increase investment in export agencies.
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Ian Murray of the Australian Institute of Export believes Austrade’s restructure is a good time for government and export associations to find their place in promoting good trade policy.
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Ian Murray says that despite tough times for exporters, there are some outstanding success stories to inspire the industry.
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The high Australian dollar is exposing even large enterprises to damaging market competition, says Ian Murray, Executive Director of the AIEx. Where’s the export rescue package?
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Ian Murray, Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Export says there are some sobering truths hidden behind blanket statements on Australia’s positive trading position.
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Two of the most difficult experiences I had when working overseas were with trade marks and patents. One of these came about through opportunism, the other a challenge from a competitor who simply wanted to cause disturbance. When you are about to launch a new product, nothing is more depressing than having some little guy [...]
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I always think the export awards become a barometer for what’s happening out there in the world of export activity and this year has been no different. Exporting is constantly changing, the key players are different from 10 years ago and the products and services produced here are continually evolving. The thing that stands out [...]
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I think I’d be one of the first to say that Doha and multilateral trade negotiations would be at the top of the heap of any strategic agenda on trade. But in saying that, like anything in business, long-term strategies are crucial but so too are short-term tactics. Today in the world of the small [...]
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In recent times there has been a considerable debate and discussion on free trade. People are questioning whether the bilateral trade agreements entered into over the last six to eight years have borne fruit and if now is the time to focus our attention on multilateral agreements. Treasury has been quoted as saying that current [...]
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Articles by Ian Murray
