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The Australian community in Hong Kong


As Hong Kong's counterpart in the Asia-Pacific time zones, Hong Kong and Australia have established and significant business ties. The total two-way merchandise trade was worth A$4 billion in 2004. Australian direct investment in Hong Kong amounted to A$11.7 billion at end-2003.

Which Australian companies?

The 450 Australian companies in Hong Kong span a range of industries. Education, legal, banking and transportation enterprises comprise the most notable Australian brands in the city.

Australian SMEs also flourish, particularly in the areas of import/export, IT and the other service areas.

Australia is one of Hong Kong's largest sources of imports of goods, valued at A$2.73 billion in 2004. Hong Kong is Australia's major export market for services, with imports of services valued at A$1.28 billion in 2004.

Hong Kong and beyond

Hong Kong is the preferred location in Asia for regional offices and headquarters. According to the Hong Kong Government's Census and Statistics Department, in 2006, there were 21 regional headquarters of Australian companies and 65 regional offices in Hong Kong. The city is also the natural and convenient base and risk manager for enterprises wanting to do business in the Mainland.

Australian people in Hong Kong

There are an estimated 50,000 Australians in the city. The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is the largest outside of Australia. The city is the largest source of overseas students in Australia and there are some 100,000 Australian alumni in Hong Kong. At Hong Kong schools, about 300 of the native English speaking teachers are Australian.

Leading Australian companies operating in Hong Kong include:
Allens Arthur Robinson
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ)
Barclay Mowlem
Clipsal
CMG Asia
Cochlear
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Dymocks
E. W. Cox
ERG Transit Systems
Foster's
Hanson Pioneer Group Greater China
Leighton Contractors (Asia)
Macquarie Bank
MLC Asia
Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Meinhardt Consulting Engineers
Minter Ellison
National Australian Bank
Qantas Airways
TAC Pacific
Telstra
United Goninan
Westpac Banking Corporation


Key contacts for the Australian community in Hong Kong
Australian Consulate-General
The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
The Australian Association
The Australian Chinese Association
Federation of Australian Alumni Associations (FAAA)
Australian International School


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What leading Australians in Hong Kong say about the city


“Australian business has enjoyed an active presence in Hong Kong for well over a century. With one of the most resilient and adaptable work forces in the world, Hong Kong is the place for business in Asia.”

Alan Johnson, Chairman, Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and, Chief Executive, Horwarth Hong Kong Group Ltd



“Hong Kong has an excellent basic infrastructure, world-class communications network, well-established banking and legal system, and a geographical location as the gateway to the China market. It is the best landing place for Australian companies looking to expand their business in Asia.”

Brian Pilbeam, President, Asia, Telstra International (HK) Ltd



Some recent Australian investors and clients of InvestHK include:

Jan Logan jewellery designer

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Last updated on: 4/12/2008