2010 State and Territory Finalists
Each State and Territory award program announced their Finalists throughout September and October in 2010.The winners of the State and Territory programs, automatically progressed as a National Finalist in the 48th Australian Export Awards program.
2010 ACT CHIEF MINISTER'S EXPORT AWARDS
Although the smallest region in Australia, with a population of just over 350,000 people, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) makes a noteworthy contribution to the country's economy. International trade from the region is dominated by services exports, which account for over 98 per cent of total exports - particularly in the education-related and government services. The three chief export detinations are Brazil, the UAE and the UK. The ACT's three universities, the Australian National University, the Canberra Institute of Technology and the Australian Defence Force Academy are all responsible for creating an internationally-renowned reputation for quality education.
The ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards are managed and presented by the Canberra Business Council on behalf of the ACT Government.
ACT Finalists listed here
2010 PREMIER'S NSW EXPORT AWARDS
The international trading strength of New South Wales (NSW) is demonstrated by the fact that more NSW companies have been named Australian Exporter of the Year than any other state or territory (nine companies in total). The state has also had the most winners – 256 – since the Awards began in 1963. In 2008-09, all exports from NSW grew by nearly 20 per cent.
NSW leads the country in the export of tourism and education-related service exports, and makes a significant contribution overall to Australia’s trading figures. Mining, agriculture and advanced manufacturing are the state’s top goods exports, and make up almost a fifth of total exports.
The Premier's NSW Export Awards are managed by the Australian Institute of Export.
NSW Finalists listed here
THE PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND'S EXPORT AWARDS 2010
The traditional Queensland exports of meat, animal feed, sugar and cereals have become increasingly diversified as minerals and manufactured goods increase their share. Coal is now Queensland’s most significant export, worth more than $30 billion in 2008-09. This development has seen Queensland outperform, or equal, the rest of Australia in overseas export growth in seven of the last 10 years.
Export of services, traditionally driven by tourism and education-related travel, has also grown over recent years. Telecommunication, computer and information services as well as professional and management consulting services have also contributed to the sector’s growth. Other sophisticated manufacturing industries, including the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, mining and construction machinery, fertilizer manufacturing and boat building are all emerging as key exports.
The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards are managed by Trade and Investment Queensland.
Queensland Finalists listed here
BUSINESS SA 2010 EXPORT AWARDS
South Australian companies contributed $11.5 billion (just over four per cent) to Australia’s exports in 2008-09. And since 1963, over 70 of these companies have won a national export award.
Renowned for its wine, one of the state’s leading state exports – South Australia (SA) produces more than half Australia’s total wine production. Both of the state’s Australian Exporter of the Year winners were wine companies: BRL Hardy Wine and Orlando Wyndham Group.
Other major exports include copper, wheat (exports of which increased in 2008-09 by over 30 per cent) and manufacturing – automotive, components, pharmaceuticals, defence and electronic systems. The state’s key export markets are the US, China and Japan. Education-related exports also play a key role for South Australia, with the volume of international students studying in the state greatly increasing in recent years: over the period 2002 to 2008, education export income more than doubled for SA.
These Export Awards are managed by Business SA.
South Australia's Finalists listed here
2010 TASMANIAN EXPORT AWARDS
Tasmanian exports accounted for 1.4 per cent of Australia’s exports in 2008-09, and it’s the list of Tasmania’s top exports that reflect the diversity of its businesses, in this, the smallest state in Australia.
Zinc and aluminium metal production are the leading goods exported, worth over $900 million in 2008-09; nearly half of Australia’s wood exports comes from Tasmania, and this is followed by the mining of minerals such as copper and iron on the state’s west coast.
Food products also contribute significantly to Tasmania’s economy, with meat (primarily beef), and sustainably fished seafood that is exported chiefly to Asian markets. Tasmania is also world famous for its dairy products, which also play a valuable role in international trade. With its outstanding natural beauty, world heritage sites and unique wildlife, tourism-related exports are also a major economic contribution.
The Tasmanian Export Awards are managed by the Tasmanian Department of Economic Development and Tourism.
Tasmania's Finalists listed here
2010 GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA EXPORT AWARDS
With a well-established reputation for the quality of its education services, it’s no surprise that education-related exports from Victoria accounted for $5.8 billion in 2009, second only to NSW – that’s an increase of 18 per cent from the previous year. The number of international student enrolments also increased significantly last year, reaching almost 200,000. Overall, Victoria’s exports accounted for almost 12 per cent (or $33.1 billion) of Australia’s total exports of goods and services.
Goods exports also play a critical role for the state’s economy, with car manufacturing remaining the major industry, closely followed by aluminium. Dairy and meat exports, despite persistent drought conditions, remain a key factor in the state’s exports – with almost a quarter of all Australian food exports coming from Victoria. More than 200 Victorian companies have won an Australian Export Award since the program started 48 years ago.
The Governor of Victoria Export Awards are managed by the Department of Business and Innovation.
Victoria's Finalists listed here
2010 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY AND EXPORT AWARDS
Renowned for its natural resources, Western Australia (WA) contributed more than $92 billion, (32 per cent) of Australia’s goods and services exports – the highest in the country.
The abundance of the state’s resources sector, chiefly iron ore and concentrates, gold, crude petroleum and natural gas, means that WA will continue to lead the country in export volume. Demand for its resources, particularly from China and Japan, remains strong.
Agriculture, mainly wheat in the form of wheat, wool and live sheep exports also contribute to this high export volume. More than 70 WA companies have won an Australian Export Award since 1963; and Intellect Australia and Austal Ships were named Australian Exporter of the Year in 1994 and 2000 respectively.
The Western Australian Export Awards are managed by the WA Department of Commerce.
WA Finalists listed here