ACBC Victoria. Knowledge. Networks. Advocacy.
The ACBC Victoria is a large, vibrant and diverse branch of 250+ member companies. We play an important role in supporting your China business journey and, since our genesis in Victoria in 1973, have worked to ensure that the Australia-China relationship has matured, developed and diversified.
A productive state, Victoria is only 3% of Australia’s landmass but contributes 23% to the national GDP.
In addition to the benefits brought about by the China Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), the China-based Victorian Government Trade & Investment Offices and our extensive bilateral business connections, Victoria is uniquely positioned within Australia to capitalise on the AUD$28.3 billion trade relationship with our largest trading partner.
ACBC Victoria’s powerful and highly active member-only working groups cover agribusiness, education, energy & resources, China capital markets, health & medical research, property & development and tourism and provide regular business-focused activities as well as platforms for peer-to-peer discussion. Over the last 6 years, we have hosted 360+ sector related events attracting over 18,000 attendees.
ACBC Victoria works with local, state and federal government representatives, business and industry here and in China to assist Victorian firms when entering or operating in the China market and likewise we provide advice to Chinese businesses investing in Victoria.
We are pleased to have as our Honorary Patrons the Governor of Victoria and the Consul General from the People’s Republic of China.
ACBC Victoria is the go-to organisation in this state for networking, knowledge and advocacy across all sectors at any stage of your China business engagement.
Must Attend Events
International Education Roundtable – A Realistic Outlook | ACBC VIC HYBRID EVENT
Join ACBC Vic and the Global Business College of Australia...
What Does it Mean to Futureproof Your Business? Blockchain, Net-Zero and Social Licence to Operate | ACBC VIC ONLINE EVENT
This workshop breaks down what makes a business successful and...
Canberra Networking Day 2022
Canberra Networking Day (CND) is ACBC's signature event held annually...
Upcoming Events
ACBC offers a wide variety of events throughout the year, including conferences, workshops, webinars and member only briefings.
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09 August
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09 August
ACBC QLD – Exclusive Business Lunch with the Hon Cameron Dick MP, Queensland Treasurer
Tuesday
- 11:45:00
Queensland
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17 August
Australia China Cross Border Trade: Risks, Opportunities, and the RMB
Wednesday
- 12:30:00
New South Wales
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18 August
Exclusive Breakfast Briefing with Government for ACBC Members – ACBC Vic | AUGUST
Thursday
- 08:30:00
Victoria
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25 August
普通话线上讲座:在澳公司如何为出口做准备 (Chinese Event: Export Readiness for Australian Firms)
Thursday
- 13:00:00
New South Wales
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13 September
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Initiatives
Membership & Partnerships Brochure
This brochure provides in-depth detail on the benefits, costs, and everything you need to know about collaborating with ACBC Victoria.
Working Groups
ACBC Victoria’s nine member-only working groups serve as knowledge hubs and information exchanges, driving events and content. The Working Groups work to raise the profile of their participants and to promote the strength of Australian business in their respective fields. They assist in sharing information on doing business in China, industry issues and developments, as well as provide platforms to present the views of members.
Click through to the various Working Groups below to read their mission, objectives and strategies.
Agribusiness & Food | China Capital Markets | Education & Training | Energy & Resources | Executive Women’s Forum | Future Leaders’ Forum | Health & Medial Research | Property & Development | Tourism & Visitor Experience
Annual Events Diary
ACBC Vic has an annual program of China focussed events to engage, support and educate our members and friends. To learn about our past activities, please view our Annual Events Diaries below:
2020/2021 | 2019/2020 |2018/2019 – Watch a video recap here | 2017/2018 | 2016/2017
Doing Business with China Resources
DFAT China Profile | Export Market Development Grants | Victoria’s China Strategy |
Austrade’s China Export Market Profile | Commissioned Report – An Analysis of Australia to China Trade – Major Victorian and Australian Export Items
Check out this preview of the types of events and speakers organised by ACBC Victoria’s Future Leaders’ Forum
ACBC Victoria Executive Committee Member Bios
View and download a full list including member bios for the ACBC Victoria Executive Committee.
ACBC Victoria Executive Committee Member Titles
View and download ACBC Victoria Executive Committee titles and positions.
The Latest
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“Dual Circulation” Development Pattern — China’s Choice in the New Stage of Development by Mr LONG Zhou, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China
China has embarked on a new journey toward fully building...
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ACBC Victoria CEO Virginia Birrell announced as new National Executive Officer
ACBC National Update Message from National President David Olsson As...
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Key Insights from the third biennial Australia China Health Summit – Online
On Tuesday 7 September 2021, ACBC was proud to host...
Your ACBC Team and Executive Committee
This is your Victoria Branch team. We are here to support you and your organisation.
Call +61 3 9027 5606 Email acbcvic@acbc.com.au Visit International Chamber House, Level 5, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 | Executive Committee bios can be downloaded above
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Matthew SchofieldPresident, ACBC Victroia
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Virginia BirrellCEO, ACBC Victoria
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Zach EgglestonEvents, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, ACBC Victoria
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Liming Huang (Corrs Chambers Westgarth)Vice President, ACBC Victoria
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Tom Parker (New Zealand Trade & Enterprise)Vice President, ACBC Victoria
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Rhys Roberts (Roberts Gray Lawyers)Vice President, ACBC Victoria
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Prof On Kit Tam (RMIT University)Vice President, ACBC Victoria
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George Yeung (Jeanswest)Vice President, ACBC Victoria
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Dr Celina Yu (Global Business College of Australia)Vice President, ACBC Victoria
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Ying Hou (KPMG)Treasurer
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Dr Mona ChungCross Culture International
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Andrew DeszczKing & Wood Mallesons
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Grace JiPWC
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Vera Ou-YoungDeloitte
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Prof Charles Qin OAMChin Communications
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Theo SakellPitcher Partners
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Mary StuddertStuddert Legal & Advisory
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Dr Susan SuMelbourne Airport
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Guy ThompsonANZ
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Damien TkalecTravel Trade Partners
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Mary WangRSM
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John WarmbrunnEgo Pharmaceuticals
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Isabel ZhangBastion