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AACC PresidentDawn Lillington
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Hello AACC Members and Friends,
You can feel autumn in the air now and it’s getting darker every day! A perfect time for a trip home (I hear it’s been super-hot in Sydney this week).
It’s been a busy period for Australia–U.S. collaboration.
The Australian Government and the United States have signed a new Framework for Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths. This agreement aims to strengthen resilient and diversified supply chains essential for defence, advanced technologies, and industrial manufacturing. The partnership will be driven by coordinated economic policies, investment, and the leveraging of existing domestic mining and processing capabilities.
Last week, the CSIRO Australia–US Researcher Exchange Network officially launched at Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy. The first two CSIRO researchers, Dr. Wenli Wei and Dr. Rebecca Milhuisen have arrived to collaborate on cutting-edge battery technology. The program strengthens Australia–U.S. research ties, builds national capability in battery innovation, and supports the growth of a robust and sovereign Australian battery industry.
The AACC hosted some incredible events this month, including the Sports Tech Panel during SF Tech Week. Huge thanks to SAP Labs for hosting the sold-out event and to our inspiring Australian sports tech leaders who joined the discussion. Looking ahead, we’re excited for our Members Appreciation Happy Houer in November sponsored by AACC member Bobby Gupta of Votal AI and, of course, Penfolds Masterclass tonight!
The Gala Committee has been hard at work securing outstanding sponsors to help us celebrate this milestone event. Don’t miss out, contact Mel today to secure your sponsorship table. Early-bird tickets for members go on sale next month!
Cheers,
Dawn
On behalf of the AACC Board |
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MEMBER APPRECIATION HAPPY HOUR Join us for an evening of connection and gratitude. Complimentary first beverage for all attendees. Members only. |
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📅 Wednesday, November 12 🕔 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 📍 St. Regis, 125 3rd St, San Francisco |
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NOVEMBER COFFEE MEET UP Our monthly meet up of Aussies, and friends of Aussies living in the Bay Area. |
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📅 Friday, November 14 🕔 10:00 am - 11:00 am 📍 Bluestone Lane, SOMA |
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50TH ANNUAL AUSTRALIAN GALA |
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📅 Saturday, February 21 🕔 6:00 pm - Midnight 📍 Westin St. Francis on Union Square, San Francisco |
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AUSTRALIAN BATTERIES INNOVATION DELEGATION October 2 | Withers San Francisco |
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SPORTS TECH PANEL AT SF TECH WEEK October 6 | SAP Labs |
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LATEST NEWS FROM AACC MEMBERS |
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KILLING TRUSTS SOFTLY: CAN AUSTRALIA ABATE TRUMP DUTIES WITH AUSSIE SUPER FUNDS |
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In the second article in the 'Killing trusts softly' series, first published by Tax Notes International, AACC Board Member Marsha Laine Dungog, Jennifer S. Silvius and David Laanemaa discuss the evolving US tax treatment faced by Australian superannuation funds for US person and Aussie investors alike. |
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EVENT (SYDNEY) | AUSTRALIAN SUPERANNUATION & USE TAX & ESTATE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS |
Date: Tuesday, November 11 | Time: 5–6:30 PM
Location: Bentleys NSW, Level 14, 60 Margaret St, Sydney
For our Sydney-based mates, you are warmly invited to join Withers’ Marsha Laine Dungog and Bentleys NSW’s David Laanemaa for a presentation on US international tax and estate planning considerations for globally mobile individuals and families based in the US and Australia. Topics include common US tax traps, investment and retirement pitfalls, and practical tips for Australian advisors.
Refreshments will follow, with time to mingle and discuss.
Please RSVP to: Steven.Cronshaw@bentleysnsw.com.au |
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MEET VICTORIA'S COMMISSIONER TO THE AMERICAS |
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Brett Stevens has been appointed as Victoria’s Commissioner to the Americas, based in New York, commencing on 1 August 2025.
Brett brings a wealth of experience to the role, with over 30 years’ business experience across both the private sector and government. His deep knowledge of the social, cultural and commercial aspects of international engagement for Victoria has earnt him recognition as a leader in foreign direct investment attraction and trade development and engagement.
An expert at developing and strengthening bi-lateral relationships, Brett has extensive government and business network relationships across Australia, Asia, America and Latin America.
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NSW AGTECH COMPANIES ATTEND THRIVE GLOBAL IMPACT SUMMIT IN SANTA CLARA |
Investment NSW is supporting a select cohort of AgTech companies from New South Wales visiting Silicon Valley the week of October 27th attending the THRIVE Global Impact Summit in Santa Clara on October 29th and 30th. This group of companies is solving critical agricultural challenges, with innovations including pioneering carbon-negative green hydrogen production, advanced livestock breath analysis and emissions monitoring, modular indoor vertical farming, AI-driven data platforms and real-time smart farm sensor systems, crop disease management with airborne spore detection, and decentralized fertilizer production. The trip will allow them to showcase their disruptive solutions to a global audience of investors, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.
If anyone is interested in meeting with the cohort or any of the companies, please reach out to shaun.mcalpine@sydneyauastralia.com
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