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AACC PresidentDawn Lillington
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Hello AACC Members and Friends, In just two weeks on October 6, we're hosting Australia House at SF Tech Week and we couldn't be more excited. We've assembled an incredible lineup with our partners HSBC Innovation Banking, distillery, and Voice Capital covering Deep Tech investment opportunities in Australia, a provocative conversation about the essential role of humans in the age of AI, and the essential playbook for Australian founders with their sights set on expansion to the US. Whether you join us for one or all of the sessions, we look forward to the conversations and connections that will flow from the day. What an incredible few weeks it's been watching the 49ers and Rams make history at the MCG in Melbourne. The energy, the packed stadium, the wall-to-wall media coverage, it was a defining moment for the US-Australia relationship in ways that go far beyond sports. Our very own Gordon Stirling joined the live pre-game coverage to share insights about Melbourne and what it means for the city to host such an historic sporting event. AACC member and 49ers super fan Fiona Huson was also interviewed ahead of traveling back to Melbourne for the game. With Australia House on the horizon, preparations for the 2027 Australian Gala underway, it's an exciting time at the Chamber. As always, thank you for showing up, making connections, and helping us grow this community.
Dawn
On behalf of the AACC Board |
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AUSTRALIA HOUSE AT SF TECH WEEK |
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The AACC is proud to bring Australia House to SF Tech Week 2026, bringing together Australia's leading innovators with the Bay Area's business and investment communities. |
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🔹 9:00–10:30 AM Australia's Deep Tech Edge: World-Class Science with a Scale-Up Funding Opportunity. |
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🔹 12:00–1:30 PM Proof of Human: When Everything Can Be Generated, What Makes It Worth Believing?
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🔹 3:00–4:30 PM Flip Up, Scale Out: The Real Playbook for Australian Founders in the US
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BUILDING VENTURES FROM MELBOURNE |
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Join the University of Melbourne San Francisco Alumni Chapter for an evening with Michael Poisel, Executive Director of the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre (MEC), as he visits the Bay Area to share how the University is building a more connected ecosystem for entrepreneurship.
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📆 Thu, Oct 1 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
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DUAL CITIZEN, DOUBLE THE RULES NAVIGATING FINANCES BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND THE US |
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📆 Oct 14, 2026 4:00 pm Pacific Time |
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Hold both an Australian and US passport? You're managing two very different rulebooks for tax, investing, super, and reporting at the same time.
This isn't about leaving one country for the other; it's about the everyday decisions dual citizens face living across both systems, from taxable income and PFIC/FBAR traps to staying compliant with FATCA and the IRS while building wealth.
Join Atlas Wealth's James Ridley and Martin Jack, with guest speaker Joshua Ashman (CEO, Expat Tax Professionals), for a practical session built specifically for dual citizens. |
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NSW BATTERY INNOVATOR SICONA LAUNCHES FIRST U.S. MANUFACTURING FACILITY AND HEADQUARTERS IN LOUISIANA
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NSW-founded Sicona Battery Technologies has announced the establishment of its first U.S. manufacturing facility and headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana, following its acquisition of battery materials company ADVANO. The new facility will produce Sicona’s silicon-carbon anode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries used in applications including AI data centres, robotics, drones, defence systems, and advanced mobility. Sicona plans to invest US$10.3 million in the site over the next five years, creating 32 high-skilled jobs and supporting further supply chain growth. The investment marks a significant milestone in Sicona’s global expansion and strengthens its position in the rapidly growing battery materials sector.
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UNCHARTERED WATERS: AUSTRALIA'S MIGRATION RESET
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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced major migration changes at the National Press Club. Ministerial directives now prioritise onshore applicants over offshore applicants for permanent skilled and partner visas — meaning where you lodge your partner visa application can materially affect processing speed. Separately, all future visitor visas carry a “No Further Stay” condition, generally preventing onshore extensions, impacting family visit planning.
Operating across the US and Australia, our firm advises expat families on onshore vs. offshore partner visa strategy and visitor visa planning and skilled visas. We also advise on Citizenship applications. Contact us before lodging or traveling: valerie@dagamapereira.com.au |
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TOYOTA AFL GRAND FINAL WATCH PARTY |
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Golden Gate Australian Football League is once again hosting the most fair dinkum, rip snorting Toyota AFL Grand Final watch party in the Bay Area this Friday, Sep 25 at 7pm. |
📆 Friday, Sep 25, 7:00 pm |
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THE AUSTRALIAN BALLET IN THE BAY |
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We are delighted to welcome The Australian Ballet to Cal Performances at The University of California, Berkeley for the North American premiere of Oscar, a powerful new work by Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.
Inspired by the legacy and lore of one of literature’s most extraordinary minds, this "trailblazing masterpiece" (Australian Arts Review) weaves Oscar Wilde's life and beloved characters into a ballet of romance, sacrifice, and forbidden love.
📆 Sep 25 - 27, 2026 |
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🎬 THE MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL IS COMING TO BAMPFA!
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We’re thrilled to partner with the 49th annual Mill Valley Film Festival! Discover unforgettable films, bold new voices, and inspiring conversations that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
#MVFF49 | Oct 1-11 | mvff.com |
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