18 March 2008, Canberra. Tanda participates in the Australia China Business Council briefings by the Australian Government’s Minister for Trade, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Resources, Energy & Tourism.

14 March 2008, Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short participates in a conference and business briefing hosted by the Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly, Mr Nguyen Phu Trong.

3-6 March 2008, Taipei. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short meeting with the Deputy Director General of Taiwan’s Industrial Development Board, the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan and industry representatives.

28 February 2008, Sydney. Tanda Research Manager, Rowena Mueller, participates in the Austrade Riding the Elephant – India Seminar.

25 February 2008, Sydney. Tanda participates in Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) conference on A Roadmap for Asian Regionalism.

18 February 2008, Sydney. Tanda attends Australian Institute of Company Directors briefing on Carbon Trading.

13 December 2007, Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short is elected as a member of the newly constituted Australia-Vietnam Business Council.

29 November 2007, Sydney. Tanda participates in DFAT briefing on the Australia-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement.

2-5 October 2007, Taipei. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short meets with the Director General of Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade and representatives of the Council of Agriculture and Industrial Development Bureau regarding access to the Taiwanese market for client products manufactured in Mainland China.

23, 24 August 2007, Singapore. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short meets with the Managing Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board regarding Government incentives for a client investment in Singapore.

26 July 2007, Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, chairs luncheon briefing to AmCham members by Mr David Spencer, Australian Ambassador to APEC. 

20 July 2007, Sydney. As a member of the Executive Committee of the NSW-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, met with Mr William Tweddell, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam, and Mr Patrick Stringer, Senior Trade Commissioner to Vietnam.

12 July 2007, Canberra. Tanda represents the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia at a briefing to industry associations by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on existing and proposed Free Trade Agreements.

3 July 2007, Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, presents to Marsh Breakfast Boardroom Briefing on Supply Chain Security, with Gary Lynch, Managing Director and Global Leader Risk Intelligence Strategies and Resiliency Solutions, Marsh USA Inc.

29 June 2007, Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, attends the APEC Customs-Business Dialogue.

27, 28 June 2007, Sydney. Tanda Managing Director and staff attend the APEC 'Secure Trade in the APEC Region' conference on supply chain security.

26 June 2007 Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, as an Executive Committee member of the Australia-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, attended the farewell dinner for outgoing Vietnamese Consul-General, H.E. Mr Nguyen The Phiet.

13 June 2007 Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, was a panelist at a “Hypothetical” presentation sponsored by the law firm Corrs and focusing on the legal and trade aspects confronting an Australian company exporting to and manufacturing in Vietnam.

13 June 2007 Sydney. Tanda attended the Sydney launch of the Trade 2007 Statement by Australian Trade Minister The Hon. Warren Truss MP.

28 May – 6 June 2007 New Delhi. Tanda conducted comprehensive customs and international trade law training for senior executives of an international express courier company.

23, 24 May 2007 Canberra. Tanda attended the Quarantine and Market Access Conference sponsored by the Quarantine Exports Advisory Council.

10 May 2007 Hong Kong. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, conducted a detailed Government Relations training course for senior executives of a US based multinational company specialising in fast moving consumer goods.

4, 5 May 2007 Canberra. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, in his capacity as Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Canberra, participated in the Attorney General’s International Trade Law Symposium at the Australian National University.

3 May 2007 Canberra. Tanda met with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to settle arrangements for the upcoming APEC STAR V (Secure Trade in the APEC Region) Conference.

1 May 2007 Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, chaired meeting with United States Trade Representative Office and the AmCham Trade and Government Committee.

4 April 2007 Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, met with Australia’s Honourary Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, Mr Ronaldo Veirano, to discuss international trade law and bilateral market access issues.

4 April 2007 Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, briefed the Department of Foreign Affairs negotiating team on issues affecting Tanda clients in the Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

3 April 2007 Sydney. Tanda attended video conference with Dr Robert Lawrence, sponsored by the United States Consulate General and entitled “Reviving DOHA”

30 March 2007 Sydney. Tanda attended briefing by Trade Minister Warren Truss MP concerning the Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

15 March 2007 Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, met with Federal Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Robert McLelland to discuss the Opposition’s foreign and trade policies.

13 March 2007 Sydney. Tanda attended a conference sponsored by AmCham and the New South Wales Department of State and Regional Development concerning the success of the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement two years after implementation.

6 March 2007 Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, met with Australian High Commissioner Designate to Malaysia, Ms Penny Williams.

1 March 2007 Canberra. Tanda met with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to discuss the agenda for the upcoming APEC STAR V (Secure Trade in the APEC Region) Conference.

28 February 2007 Canberra. Tanda met with executives of the Australian Customs Service to discuss plans for an Authorised Economic Operator program designed to implement the World Customs Organization’s Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade.

26 February 2007 Sydney. Tanda collaborated with law firm Gray + Perkins to present a luncheon boardroom briefing to clients on the regulatory aspects of importing from China.

22 February 2007 Sydney. Tanda Managing Director, Geoff Short, met with the Australian Consul-General based in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss the Australia-Vietnam bilateral trading relationship.

2007 Trade Issues Roundtable - 24 January 2007: Marsh Pty Ltd and Tanda International jointly presented the first in their 2007 trade discussions series. Participants included resource, pharmaceutical and food company representatives as well as banking and insurance executives. Items discussed in detail included recent policy changes in global supply chain security; and commercial aspects and opportunities of free trade agreements under negotiation or in force in Asia.

"It was a pleasure to attend. Supply chain security issues will impact on all companies involved in international trade so this is a very relevant topic. My guess is that the majority of corporates are not aware of the likely impact of C-TPAT and similar programs. From a banking perspective, lenders will need to be aware that any additional regulations that are introduced could potentially lengthen a company's working capital cycle and strain cash flow." - Participant feedback

Brazil Trade Promotion - 13 December 2006, Sydney. The Tanda International team met with a senior representative of Brazil's Trade Promotion Agency, APEX Brasil, to discuss prospects for expanding Brazilian exports to Australia and Asia

China Delegations - 8 December 2006, Sydney. As part of the Australia-China Business Council host team, Tanda's Managing Director, Mr Geoff Short, presented to two Chinese delegations. The Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Commerce was investigating Australia's approach to export finance and opportunities to facilitate bilateral trade and investment. The CCPIT delegation was interested in exploring further markets for Chinese exports.  

Japan Celebration - 7 December 2006, Sydney. Tanda International's Managing Director, Mr Geoff Short, and Tanda's Japan specialist, Ms Jacqueline Davison, attended a cocktail function hosted by the Japanese Consul General to celebrate the Emperor's birthday.  

Vietnam Trade Fair & Mission - 23, 27 November 2006, Sydney & Melbourne. Tanda International's Managing Director, Mr Geoff Short, represented the Australia-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and presented a paper on practical aspects of Australia's import regulations. The mission was led by a Vice-Minister of the Vietnamese Ministry of Trade and included representatives of 25 Vietnamese companies looking to expand trade with Australia. The trade fair attracted a large number of Australian companies.

Australia-Japan Business Partnership - 10 November 2006, Sydney. Participated in the joint seminar on East Asia Economic Integration and Ways of Enhancing Australia-Japan Business Partnership sponsored by the Asia Society AustralAsia Centre and JETRO.  

International Bribery & Corruption - 8 November 2006, Sydney. Tanda participated in this seminar organised by Deloittes to discuss Australia's latest legislative changes to address bribery & corruption, especially in international trade transactions.  

Premier's NSW Export Awards - 19 October 2006, Sydney. Tanda attended the awards ceremony. Approximately 600 exporters and trade-related service representatives from New South Wales attended the annual event which recognises successful exporters in that year. The awards are co-sponsored by the Australian Institute of Export and the NSW Government.

Vietnam Ministry of Trade - 7-10 October 2006, Hanoi. Tanda met ministry officials to discuss Vietnam's WTO accession commitments, anti-dumping and intellectual property protection.

Australia Vietnam Chamber of Commerce (AVCC) - 14 September 2006. Tanda International's Managing Director, Geoff Short, appointed to the National Executive Committee of the newly established AVCC.

"Frontiers in Trade Finance" - 11 August 2006, Sydney. Tanda participated in this one day conference promoted by the Finance & Treasury Association to discuss current issues confronting the provision of international trade finance in the Asia Pacific region.

Philippine Trade Policy - 1 August 2006, Sydney. Tanda International Managing Director, Geoff Short, met with Mr Edsel T. Custodio, Undersecretary, Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines and His Excellency Ernesto H. de Leon, Philippine Ambassador to Australia and members of the Australia-Philippines Chamber of Commerce to discuss the Philippines' economy and international trade policy and the priorities for APEC in 2007.   

US Chamber of Commerce - 31 July 2006, Sydney. Tanda participated in a briefing by the Vice President, Asia of the US Chamber of Commerce on current US trade policies, the WTO Doha Development Round of multilateral trade negotiations and developments within APEC, particularly under the chairmanship of Australia in 2007.

Regional Trade Strategy - 25-27 July 2006, Singapore. Tanda International Managing Director, Geoff Short, presented to the regional conference of a US$18bn FMCG company on ensuring that the company's regional supply strategy benefited from the development of a regional trade strategy which took account of the 30 bilateral and regional FTAs currently in existence in Asia and the additional 30 still being negotiated.  

"ASEAN - Building an Economic Community" - 6 July 2006, Sydney. Tanda International Managing Director, Geoff Short, joined Australia's Foreign Minister, The Honourable Alexander Downer MP, ASEAN Heads of  Mission and other invited delegates at the launch of this publication by the Economic Analysis Unit of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade. The publication canvasses economic imperatives behind the drive towards an ASEAN Economic Community by 2020.  

China - Australia Free Trade Agreement - 6 June 2006, Sydney. Tanda participated in a briefing by the Head of the China Task Force of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade on the implications for Australia of current political directions in China and the latest developments in Free Trade Agreement negotiations.  

Vietnam - 18 May 2006, Sydney. Tanda representatives joined His Excellency Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Tan, Consul-General Nguyen The Phiet, Commercial Counsellor Nguyen Huu Chi and invited guests at the launch of the Australia - Vietnam Chamber of Commerce. The event included a panel discussion dealing with "Opportunities and Challenges – Vietnam, Australia and the WTO."   

China - 17 May 2006, Sydney. Tanda representatives joined Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, The Honourable Mark Vaile MP, and invited guests at the launch of the publication "China Australia Business - China's Guide to Trade and Investment with Australia"   

Free Trade Agreements - 3-5 May 2006, Sydney. Tanda International Managing Director, Geoff Short, a member of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association met with other delegates to the IPBA's Annual Conference focusing on the theme "Free Trade Agreements"  

Malaysia & ASEAN CER - 2 May 2006, Sydney. Tanda attended a briefing by Mr Michael Mugliston, Head of the Asia Trade Task Force of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade on "Negotiating Free Trade Agreements with Malaysia and ASEAN-New Zealand"

International Supply Chain Management - 6 April 2006, Sydney. 

Tanda International Managing Director, Geoff Short, led a boardroom roundtable in Sydney on “External Impacts on International Supply Chain Management”, jointly sponsored by Tanda and Middletons Lawyers for executive clients of both firms. Discussion topics included Free Trade Agreements (opportunities, threats and influencing outcomes), Anti-Dumping Measures (tactics for manufacturers, importers and their overseas suppliers), Supply Chain Security developments (C-TPAT, WCO Framework) and Quarantine issues (avian flu, fumigation rules etc).

Australian and US Export Control Regimes - March 2006, Sydney

Tanda attended a joint presentation on regulations designed to counter proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Presentations included policy updates from representatives of the US Department of State, Society for International Affairs and Australian Departments of Defence, and Industry, Tourism and Resources. See Export Controls

Vietnamese Delegation on IP - December 2005, Canberra, Sydney

Tanda facilitated a comprehensive study tour for a delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Trade on intellectual property protection policy and procedure. Presentations were made to the 15 visiting officials by IP Australia, Attorney-General's Department, Australian Customs Service, DFAT and legal firms, Baker & McKenzie and Spruson & Ferguson.

Tanda Submission to DFAT on Australia-China FTA –

See a short submission on aspects of Rules of Origin. [DFAT] [Submission]

DFAT Meeting on Regional FTAs – December 2005, Canberra

Tanda invited as an industry representative to a meeting of peak organisations with an interest in Australia’s FTA negotiations with: China, ASEAN, Malaysia and the UAE and the implementation of and follow-up to FTAs with the US, Thailand and Singapore, and in the Japan FTA feasibility study.

Australia-China Business Council - November 2005, Canberra

Tanda's China representative participated as Council member in a visit to the Chinese Embassy, DFAT and Parliament House in Canberra for high-level briefings and discussions regarding the proposed FTA and existing bilateral economic and trade relations.

APEC – October 2005, Fort Collins, USA
Tanda's Managing Director invited by the USA Department of Agriculture and the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry to present a paper at the APEC Workshop on 'Development & Adoption of International Standard Setting with a Focus on Plant & Animal Health'. Read a newspaper article (Vietnamese)

AmCham US Delegation – October 2005, Washington, USA
Tanda was invited to join an American Chamber of Commerce delegation to meet with relevant Federal government officials and American industry bodies to further Australia-US FTA opportunities. [AmCham Report]

Japan-Australia Bilateral Trade – October 2005, Sydney

Tanda’s Japan team represented Australian client interests in discussions with HE Mr Hideaki Ueda, Ambassador of Japan regarding potential gains for both economies from a possible FTA.

AmCham Delegation – September 2005, Canberra
Tanda participated in an American Chamber of Commerce delegation to discuss the impact of the Australia-US FTA with the US Embassy and Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade.

Vietnam – May 2005, Canberra
On the occasion of the State visit to Australia of HE Mr Phan Van Khai, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Invitation only event from the Embassy of the S.R. of Vietnam in Australia, Austrade and the Vietnam-Australia Business Forum which was also attended by a Vietnamese business delegation.

Indonesia – April 2005, Sydney
On the occasion of the State visit to Australia of HE General (Rtd) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of Indonesia. Invitation-only event from the Australia-Indonesia Business Council Ltd and the Asia Society AustralAsia Centre which was also attended by nine Indonesian cabinet ministers; John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia; and Mark Vaile, Australian Minister for Trade.

Vietnam – February 2005, Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City
On behalf of clients, meetings with Ministries of Trade, Finance, Planning & Investment; US Agricultural Attache, US Embassy.

‘Free Trade Agreements & Asia’ – February 2005, Sydney
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade presentation by Mark Vaile, Minister For Trade.

Vietnam – January 2005, Hanoi
On behalf of clients, meetings with ministries of Trade, Finance, Planning & Investment; Department of Animal Health.

‘China-Australia Free Trade Agreement’ – November 2004, Sydney
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade presentation by Dr Geoff Raby, Australian negotiator.

Client Delegation to Meet Australian Officials – October 2004, Canberra
Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Customs, Food Standards Australia & New Zealand (FSANZ), BioSecurity Australia.

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