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AACC PresidentDawn Lillington
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Hello AACC Members and Friends,
San Francisco Tech Week: Australia House is Taking Shape!
We have been busy working with Austrade, Voice Capital and HSBC Innovation Banking on plans for Australia House at SF Tech Week on October 6. It is shaping up to be an exciting opportunity to showcase Australia’s innovation, technology and investment ecosystem and bring together founders, investors, industry leaders and the broader Australian community in San Francisco. Interested in being part of Australia House? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out if you would like to get involved or support the event.
The Board was delighted to attend San Francisco International Week, joining a fantastic cross-section of the city’s international business community. Hosted by the San Francisco Center for Economic Development and San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, it was a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, make new introductions and explore potential opportunities to collaborate in the future. We are continuing the conversation and look forward to building on these new connections.
We're just 21 days out from the historic first regular season NFL game played on Australian soil, as the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams at the MCG. With interest building fast, several media outlets have reached out wanting to speak with Aussie NFL fans about what this moment means for the sport. If you'd like to share your story, get in touch, we'd love to help connect you. After a year of generously contributing her time, ideas and energy to the AACC Board, Cindy Muscio has decided to step down. We would like to extend a big thank you to Cindy for her contribution, support and commitment to the Chamber over the past year. While her busy travel schedule means she is unable to give the Board the time she would like, this is certainly not goodbye! We look forward to seeing Cindy at future Chamber events and keeping her connected to our AACC community.
Plenty happening in the next few month, plenty of opportunities ahead, and as always, thank you to everyone who continues to show up, make connections and help grow our Chamber community! Dawn
On behalf of the AACC Board |
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📆 Friday, September 18 🕘 10:00 am - 11:00 am 📍 Bluestone Lane, 55 2nd St, San Francisco, CA |
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New to the Bay Area? Come and connect to the community. Been here a while? Share your stories of life in the Bay. |
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📆 August 28 - 30 📍 White House Napa Valley 🎟️ $2,000 for two guests |
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Last chance to enjoy this special weekend with Penfolds with only one room remaining! |
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WEBINAR: PROPERTY AND TAX UPDATE |
📆 Wednesday, September 9 🕘 4:00 pm Pacific |
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Australian property, tax and lending rules continue to evolve. Join our upcoming Property & Tax Update for Australian Expats for practical insights into what the latest changes could mean for you.
We’ll cover key CGT changes, lending considerations for expats, property ownership structures, rental tax traps and real-life case studies. |
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WELCOME TO THE AACC DA GAMA PEREIRA & ASSOCIATES This boutique immigration law firm operates across Richmond, Victoria, and San Jose, California, giving them a direct line into skilled, talent, and family migration corridors on both side of the Pacific. For members with US operations, staff, or family ties in Australia, that means locally grounded advice in both countries - no correspondent firms needed. The firm is led by: 🔸 Valerie De Gama Pereira, Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law 🔸 Glenn Joseph Pereira, Legal Practitioner - Immigration and Startups
Da Gama Pereira & Associates joins us at a pivotal moment. New visa processing priority rules are reshaping wait times for family, skilled, and innovation talent visas. If you have a current or upcoming visa matter, now's a good time to talk to a legal practitioner about how these changes could affect your timing and strategy. Welcome aboard! 🇦🇺🇺🇸 |
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KILLING TRUSTS SOFTLY: WHEN THE RELOCATION MYSTIQUE BECOMES A RETIREMENT MISTAKE |
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In the third article in the 'Killing trusts softly' series, AACC Board Member Marsha Laine Dungog and Jennifer S. Silvius examine the U.S. tax treatment of foreign pension plans and the challenges faced by individuals with cross-border retirement arrangements. |
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If you need to catch up on the previous articles, you can read them here: Article One: The Australia-Canada-U.S. trust Paradox Article Two: Can Australia abate Trump duties with Aussie super funds?
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WHY AUSTRALIA-US INTEREST RATES MATTER FOR AUD/USD |
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The interest-rate gap between Australia and the United States is back in focus. The Reserve Bank of Australia has held its cash rate at 4.35%, while the Federal Reserve’s target range remains at 3.50%–3.75%. Meanwhile, July’s US inflation data showed price pressures easing slightly.
Higher Australian rates can support the Australian dollar, but interest rates are only part of the picture. Commodity prices, economic growth and global risk sentiment also influence AUD/USD.
For Australians living or doing business in the US, these movements can affect the value of property proceeds, investments, salaries and business payments. Following both central banks can provide useful context when planning transfers between the two countries. |
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SOUND BATH & WELLNESS EVENING AT THE SPA AT THE ST. REGIS SAN FRANCISCO |
🗓️ Wednesday, August 26 · 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM |
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Immerse yourself in an evening of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. An exclusive wellness experience featuring a 45-minute guided sound bath paired with full access to the exquisite spa facilities and refreshments.
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THE AUSTRALIA DOLLAR'S AUGUST WATCHLIST AND A SIMPLER WAY TO PAY THE ATO |
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Planning a transfer to or from Australia? OFX’s August Currency Outlook flags the RBA meeting minutes on August 25 as a key event for the Australian dollar, alongside US inflation data and Jackson Hole commentary that could influence USD/AUD. For Australian expats with tax obligations back home, OFX also makes payments simpler: through OFX’s direct ATO payment service, you can pay the Australian Taxation Office in more than 20 currencies from the OFX platform, helping avoid unnecessary FX or credit-card fees. AACC members can access OFX’s dedicated support and competitive rates for important international transfers through the AACC referral page.
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SUMMER ALLERGIES OR A COLD? HERE'S HOW TO TELL
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Sneezing, a stuffy nose, and watery eyes can make it hard to tell whether your child has summer allergies or a cold. The Village Doctor’s latest blog post outlines how to spot the difference. Learn the key symptoms of each, when it’s time to see a doctor, and ways to help manage summer allergies or ease the symptoms of a summer cold.
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Exclusive deals and discounts from fellow AACC members - just for you. |
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20% off your first year with The Village Doctor |
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JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY > |
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