AACC NEWS AND EVENTS

JULY 2025

AACC President

Dawn Lillington

Hello AACC Members and Friends,

We’re kicking off an exciting new chapter at the Chamber! The AACC Board has just launched a fresh strategy process with Beacon Consult, big thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts in the recent survey. It’s the perfect time to reflect, refocus, and set our course for the years ahead.

Back home, Parliament is back in session, and Prime Minister Albanese returned to Canberra this week, now famously sitting at a desk surrounded by more sports memorabilia than any PM in recent memory. We’re curious to see what tone he’ll strike this term, especially as we look at how the Chamber can align with national and global priorities.

In trade news, Australia has officially lifted restrictions on U.S. beef imports, including beef from cattle born in Canada or Mexico but processed in the U.S. a move that could open doors for deeper trade ties.

Thanks to our renewing members Spott, Lucey & Wall CPAs, and Bird & Bird, and we welcome new members Hall International Insurance Strategies and Rampart Consulting Group.

And looking ahead… the Australian Gala Committee has started planning for our 50th Gala in 2026! It’s a big milestone and we’re already dreaming up ways to make it GOLDEN. Got someone you’d love to see celebrated? Or want to join the planning team? Let us know!

See you at our next event, or reach out anytime.

Cheers,

Dawn

On behalf of the AACC Board

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us tonight for a summer Happy Hour!

Enjoy Australian beer, and wine, tasty treats, and good company.

📅 Thursday, July 24

🕔 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

📍 Withers

Following on from the highly attended June webinar, this next session goes deeper into the critical financial and tax issues facing Australians living in the U.S.

📅 Wednesday, July 30

🕔 4:00 pm

📍 Webinar

Here about our highlights from the last year and our plans for the coming year.

📅 Wednesday, August 6

🕔 6:00 pm

📍 Virtual

The coffee meet up is back in August, join us.

📅 Friday, August 15

🕔 10:00 am

📍 Bluestone Lane, SOMA

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