The latest news, events and insights from Western Australia.

Angela Kelly PSM appointed WA Agent General
Sally Janssen by Sally Janssen,

Premier Roger Cook has announced Angela Kelly as Western Australia’s new Agent General for the United Kingdom and Europe region.

  • Angela Kelly PSM announced as Western Australia’s new Agent General
  • Important role oversees investment and trade activities in the United Kingdom, Europe and Israel
  • Ms Kelly brings decades of experience to the role

As Agent General, Ms Kelly will oversee the Invest and Trade Western Australia offices in London and Frankfurt and work alongside the State’s Investment and Trade Commissioners to attract investment and promote trade opportunities for local businesses. In 2023, the United Kingdom and Europe was Western Australia’s fourth largest trading partner, with $14.7 billion of […]

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London office participates in ONS 2024

David Burrows by David Burrows,

50th Anniversary of the premier European Energy Transition event in Stavanger, Norway.

Western Australian investment opportunities in the spotlight in Germany

by Vanessa Rehn,

Director-General of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation visits Frankfurt

Visit by the University of Western Australia

Mr John Langoulant AO by Mr John Langoulant AO,

The Chancellor of the University of Western Australia (UWA) together with senior members of the academic staff visited London for their annual meetings with London and the wider UK-based alumni. These meetings are a regular event for the University and while the Vice Chancellor couldn’t visit London this year, we were extremely pleased to welcome the Chancellor, the Honourable Robert French AC.

ITWA Frankfurt Office Officially Opened

by Alisza Rott,

In a significant milestone for Western Australia’s international presence, the Director General and Deputy Director General of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation visited Germany to officially open the Invest and Trade Western Australia (ITWA) Frankfurt office.

Phil Helberg, Infrastructure WA speaks at Australian British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) Infrastructure Catalyst

Carolyn Gallop by Carolyn Gallop,

In September, the ABCC held their eighth Infrastructure Catalyst in London. Phil Helberg, CEO of Infrastructure WA travelled from Perth to speak on WA’s infrastructure program and needs especially the challenges the State has with housing, which was a key theme of the whole programme.

Brownes Dairy Launches Hunt and Brew in the UK

Mr John Langoulant AO by Mr John Langoulant AO,

The Exhibition Hall in Australia House hasn’t had as energetic, musically loud and most especially as tasty a product launch for a long time than that delivered by Western Australia’s Brownes Dairy, with the launch of its Hunt and Brew ready-to-drink speciality coffee into the UK market.

Western Australian scaleups descend on London for London Tech Week 2024

Claire Toms by Claire Toms,

In an annual highlight for the UK office, the Agent General and Trade and Investment Manager Claire Toms once again welcomed a delegation of leading scale ups from Western Australia for the London Tech Week festivities.

Defence delegations visit Europe

Carolyn Gallop by Carolyn Gallop,

Western Australian companies visit key defence trade shows in United Kingdom and France.

London and Frankfurt offices participate in the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in Rotterdam

David Burrows by David Burrows,

For the third year in a row, Western Australia was represented at the World Hydrogen Summit (WHS) in Rotterdam.

Record-breaking attendance at Western Australia showcase event in Paris

Claire Toms by Claire Toms,

In the largest gathering for the Australia-France Business Association (AFBA) in recent times, the Western Australian Government Offices in Europe partnered with AFBA to deliver an event showcasing the abundance of opportunities in Western Australia.

WA’s migration opportunities in the limelight at Europe’s biggest Emigration Expo

Thomas Lamond by Thomas Lamond,

April saw the Global Capability team head to the Dutch town of Utrecht where they hosted a team WA stand at Europe’s largest emigration expo.

 

WA leads the way at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona

Claire Toms by Claire Toms,

Dominating the Australian presence at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona in April 2024, five premium Western Australian seafood producers represented their outstanding product on the global stage.