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A Luncheon Briefing featuringPatrick Fazzone (11:30 a.m. reception with Australian wines courtesy of Southcorp Wines) The Plimsoll Club, 30th Floor World Trade Center of New Orleans (Free validated parking in the WTC Garage) About Australia Australia is one of the principal destinations for U.S. exports and investment in the Asia Pacific region. Despite its relatively small population of 18 million, there are opportunities far exceeding many of the U.S.’s other important trading partners. Australia is the only country in the region where the U.S. enjoys a trading surplus. U.S. exports average about $12 billion annually. The U.S. is also the largest foreign investor in Australia and many major U.S. corporations have a significant presence in that market. Australia is well known throughout the world for its opportunities and developed sectors in mining and in energy. Recent deregulation of the gas and electricity markets have opened up new opportunities for U.S. companies. The offshore oil industry also presents interesting opportunities for suppliers of goods, services, and technologies. Louisiana-based companies have profited from these. Australia, however, is also a significant consumer market because of its middle class, relatively affluent population. It also enjoys a well-developed technology sector and is the home of a number of significant software, biotechnology, eCommerce, and other high-tech companies. In recent years, a large number of U.S. companies have also taken advantage of Australia's location in the Asia Pacific time zones to set up regional operations there, especially in service industries. Its well-developed telecommunications, financial, and commercial infrastructure provide good support for these types of industries. Often, U.S. companies have joined with Australian business partners to jointly pursue opportunities throughout the region. This is an interesting strategic move, especially as Asian countries emerge from several years of economic problems. And of course Australia is a great destination for travelers of all sorts. With its outdoor lifestyle, wines, foods, and hospitable people, it is a destination of choice for many U.S. travelers. The upcoming Olympic games only add to its attractions. This seminar will highlight the potential opportunities for your business, both in Australia and as a regional springboard. About Patrick B. Fazzone Patrick B. Fazzone recently joined Lipstein, Jaffe & Lawson, L.L.P. from the Washington D.C.-based law firm Collier Shannon Rill & Scott, P.L.L.C., where he practiced since 1985. A 1981 graduate of the Duke University School of Law, he was a Fulbright Scholar in international law in Geneva, Switzerland, and an associate at the Washington D.C. law firm of Hogan & Hartson until joining Collier Shannon. In 1989, he established that firm’s Asia-Pacific Office based in Sydney. Since that time, he has advised many U.S., Australian, and Asian companies on international trade issues and on a range of commercial matters. Mr. Fazzone is the author of numerous articles and other publications on topics in international trade. He is Vice Chairman for Trade and APEC for the Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce, and Chairman of the International Trade Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia. He is a regular speaker in the U.S., Australia, and elsewhere on issues and developments in international trade and investment, as well as on opportunities for companies in the globalization of commerce. Mr. Fazzone formerly was a full-time Lecturer in Law at the University of Sydney Law School. Sponsoring Organizations
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Registration Fee: $22 for members of the sponsoring organizations and $27 for non-members.
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