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INVEST VICTORIA NEWSLETTER |
ISSUE 18: OCTOBER 2009 |
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Dear Investor
October has seen Australia put on a global pedestal for continuing to defy the GFC and remaining one of the best places to invest and live in the world. The International Monetary Fund found Australia to be the only advanced economy set to record positive growth in 2009. Australia was also ranked second in the world for: best financial centre; best retirement income system; and by the United Nations for quality of life, as well as sixth in the world for R&D jobs.
This trend has been particularly evident with the news that Australia's largest superannuation funds – half of which are based in Melbourne - have outperformed their global peers, recording the highest asset growth in the world over the last five years.
Victoria has been flaunting its investment and industry strengths at the All-Energy Australia Expo and the new Melbourne Australia Pavilion in Silicon Valley, as well as planning a strong presence at next year’s Shanghai World Expo.
Over the last month there have been many exciting global partnerships developed in ICT, stem cell research and biotechnology, which will only be enhanced by a South East Melbourne Innovation Precinct, Victoria’s leadership in climate change adaptation and the appointment of new Trade Commissioners to boost international investment and trade.
Invest Victoria is the investment promotion agency for the State Government of Victoria, Australia.
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| USA goes wild over Victorian filmed monster movie |
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The continued success of Victorian-made monster movie Where The Wild Things Are at the US box office is highlighting the State’s attractiveness as an international film production destination, according to Minister for Innovation Gavin Jennings.
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| Docklands financial services investment reaches $1 billion |
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The completion of ANZ Bank’s new global headquarters in Docklands brings the Victorian financial services sector’s investment in the precinct to over $1 billion, making it Australia’s leading banking, finance and insurance district.
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| Clean Energy industry converges on Melbourne |
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Victoria’s clean energy potential is on show to nearly 2,000 investor and industry delegates from Australia and around the world, at the All-Energy Australia ’09 conference which took place in Melbourne this week.
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| Shanghai World Expo to showcase Victorian industries |
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The 2010 Shanghai World Expo, a six month event, will include a dedicated Victoria Week showcasing Victorian industries, capabilities and strengths in key sectors such as manufacturing, design and science.
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| Australia's first Clinical Trial Storage and Distribution Facility opens in Victoria |
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The first Clinical Trial Storage and Distribution Facility in Australia has opened in Tullamarine to meet the growing needs of global pharmaceutical companies that conduct clinical trials in Australia.
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| Australia the only advanced economy to record positive growth in 2009 |
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Australia for its "enviable fiscal position" and found it to be the only advanced economy on track to record positive growth in 2009.
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| Second Melbourne tram joins San Francisco’s historic streetcar fleet |
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One of Melbourne’s iconic W-Class trams was presented to San Francisco as a gift to run on the city’s heritage streetcar service.
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| Victorian companies rewarded for export success |
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The most outstanding and innovative Victorian exporters have been recognised in the Governor of Victoria Export Awards, highlighting the State’s export strength in the face of the global economic downturn.
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UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS
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| International Digital Entertainment Festival (iDEF) |
30 October - 1 November 2009
Royal Exhibition Building
Carlton Gardens
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Australian Film Institute Awards |
26 - 28 October 2009
Regent Theatre
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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UPCOMING MELBOURNE EVENTS
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| Spring Racing Carnival |
30 September - 18 November 2009
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Australian Masters Golf |
12 - 15 November 2009
Kingston Heath Golf Course
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Boxing Day Cricket Test |
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
26 - 30 December 2009
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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Disclaimer
Invest Victoria provides the above information in good faith. No responsibility can be accepted for changes that may subsequently occur or for errors in information supplied.
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