Here is a 400-word paragraph comparing the different government supporting agencies: Austrade assists Australian businesses succeed internationally by providing services that help initiate, sustain, and grow trade and outward investment. It also promotes Australia as an inward investment destination. The Australian Institute of Export (AIEx) is a non-profit organization that seeks to raise export management standards through education, training, and information exchange. It offers members access to export information, networking opportunities, and export-related courses and qualifications to improve performance. Chambers of Commerce and Industry actively liaise with governments to promote trade and remove impediments. Located nationwide, they represent numerous businesses and affiliates. World Trade Centers aim to raise the international profile of their cities while fostering a culture of

1. Supporting GVT Agencies

2. Austrade
Austrade assists Australian businesses to contribute to national
prosperity by succeeding in trade and investment internationally, and
promoting and supporting productive foreign investment into Australia.
Some of the services offered by Austrade include:
 delivering services that assist Australian businesses initiate, sustain
and grow trade and outward investment
 promoting Australia as an inward investment destination and, with
the states and territories, supporting the inflow of productive
foreign direct investment administering the Export Market
Development Grants scheme
 undertaking initiatives designed to improve community awareness
of, and
commitment to, international trade and investment
 providing advice to the Australian Government on its trade and
investment
 development activities

3. Australian Institute of Export
The Australian Institute of Export (AIEx), operating in all states of Australia, is a non-
profit, private-sector organisation. As the professional association representing exporters,
it seeks to raise the standards of export management and practices through education,
training, and the exchange of information and ideas between various parties, such as
exporters, those involved in servicing the exporting community and all levels of
government.
The Australian Institute of Export’s services enable members to:
■ gain access to relevant, up-to-date information regarding trends and
developments in exporting requirements and procedures
■ establish strong business networks through contact with other exporters
■ complete recognised courses in exporting, which lead to certificates, diplomas
and postgraduate qualifications
■ improve export performance
■ take advantage of market access already achieved by the Institute and its members.

4. Chambers of Commerce and
Industry
 Chambers of Commerce and Industry
actively liaise with federal and state
government departments to remove
impediments to international trade and
promote good relations with trading
partners. They are located nationwide,
representing numerous businesses,
affiliated associations and local Chambers
of Commerce.

5. Think and explore
Queensland’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry is known as Commerce
Queensland. Access their website <www.commerceqld.com.au> and select
the region your school falls within—
for example, Mackay and Central Coast—from the ‘Regions’ drop-down
menu. Review the activities planned for the Commerce Queensland members
of this region. In your opinion, what activity would be most useful for those
businesses planning to participate in international trade? If it is not obvious
which activities would be beneficial, contact the branch and either invite a
member to speak with your class about its activities or ask if the
members of your class could attend one of the chamber’s meetings.

6. World Trade Centers
it is a not-for-profit, non-political association,
encompassing
more than 750 000 affiliated businesses worldwide.
Although no two World Trade Centers are exactly alike,
they each endeavour to raise the international profile of
their city or region, promoting trade in their local area as
well as fostering a culture of ‘smart trading’.
Similar to the organisations previously mentioned,
members of the World Trade Centers have access to a
variety of services, as outlined in figure 2.2 on page 88

7. TFI Global
TFI Global, formerly known as Trade Facilitators
International, is a network of established, highly successful
businesses providing international trade and industry
assistance services to our global traders. It is a member of
the Global Freight Group (GFG), worldwide network of
independent freight and logistics specialists. TFI Global
services members in Australia and New Zealand by offering
an integrated package of services.

8. Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade
The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
(DFAT) is responsible for the protection and advancement of Australia’s
international interests.
DFAT offers:
■ access to international business networks, and resources to develop
better trade partnerships
■ ministerial-led business missions to overseas markets
■ promotion of Australia’s commercial interests in priority regions and
countries
■ agreements to improve trade flow, and lobbying to protect Australian
interests
■ market information
■ seminars on a range of issues of interest to business
■ briefing of Australian business representatives in foreign countries.

9. Paragraph Question
 In one paragraph, compare the different
government supporting agencies. Your
paragraph need to be at least 400 words
and include definitions for each supporting
trade agency .