AUSTRALIA PAPUA NEW GUINEA ASSOCIATION

COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS FOR AUSTRALIAN & PNG BUSINESSES

APNGA 2024 AGM Dinner

The 2023 AGM Dinner is scheduled for 26th March at the United Service Club and includes guest speaker, Mr Ian Kemish, distinguished career diplomat and international affairs expert specialising in the Asia Pacific region. Members tickets are free, non-members tickets are $100 and student tickets are $75. Please register via Trybooking: https://www.trybooking.com/1184135

THE IMPORTANCE Of AUSTRALIA & PNG RELATIONSHIPS

Australia and PNG have wide-ranging relationships that include political, trade, investment & security ties due to the proximity and rich resources of our two countries.

Future opportunities for economic growth and development in PNG are going to be founded on relationships that have integrity and benefit both the PNG communities as well as the business brought about by communication, collaboration and partnerships.

ABOUT APNG ASSOCIATION

The Papua New Guinea Association – Queensland Business association was established in 1990 and merged with the APNG Society in 1998 to become Australia-Papua New Guinea Business and Cultural Society. In 2003 the society was renamed the Australia Papua New Guinea Association.

APNG Association promotes and endeavours to develop markets exports and trade between Australia and PNG.

The Australia Papua New Guinea Association is a not for profit organisation.

OUR OBJECTIVE

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Encourage Collaboration

Encourage collaboration & partnerships between Australian & PNG business.
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Stimulate

Endeavour to stimulate trade, expand services and promote economic growth in PNG.
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Promote Education

Promote education & understanding about PNG culture and business.
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Provide Information

Provide information and resources to business wanting to grow into PNG markets.

WHAT WE DO

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Regular Seminars

Arrange regular seminars, forums, functions and networking opportunities.
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Provide Information

Regular newsletters, articles and information on events.
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Provide Contacts

Provide contacts, resources and information about conducting business in PNG.
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Engage

Engage with Australian and PNG government’s agencies to promote trade between business enterprise.

THE APNG COMMITTEE

The APNG Committee is a group of dedicated people with Business and Community ties to PNG that support the objectives of the APNG association and contribute to the management and of the association.

Kurtis Polume, President

Telesales Executive, DHL Express

Ilija Ivanisevic, Vice President

Director, Zirch

Justin Humphrey, Treasurer

International SOS

Nick Currey, Immediate Past President

Associate Director, EMM Consulting

Gayle Carrick, Life Member

PNG Business Facilitation, Work Permit & Visa Consultation

Professor Robin Cooke, Life Member

Consultant, Uni PNG Medical Faculty

Mark Flood, Committee Member

General Manager, Trades and Industrial

Nicholas Kirke, Committee Member

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Recruitment Center Philippines

Owen Strath, Committee Member

CEO, CTE Australia Pty Ltd

Patricia Kassman, Committee Member

Experienced freelance research consultant

Esther Hamer, Committee Member

Secretary

Reia Somare-Brash, Committee Member

Secretary

BECOME A MEMBER

Member benefits:

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Networking

Networking events with organisations and business operating in PNG
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Information

Information about services, trade relationships, projects and opportunities
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PNG Resources

Access to people and resources for visiting, business and working in PNG

NEW MEMBERSHIP/RENEWAL FORM

AGM 2023 REGISTRATION

CONTACT

PO BOX

PO Box 6346, Fairfield Gardens, 4103 Queensland Australia