Chamber News & Member Updates

With the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year fast approaching, now is the time to ensure your processes, positions, and governance frameworks are ready.

In 2026 QBE celebrates their 40‑year association with the Sydney Swans. In recognition of this long partnership, QBE Singapore are excited to launch a 2026 AFL Footy Tipping Competition – and the whole AustCham community is invited.

From 27–30 April 2026, the Women Deliver Conference will be regionally hosted for the first time — by the Oceanic Pacific — in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia, on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation.

VetCham is holding its first quarterly event for 2026 in March. The topic will be 'Decision Superiority in the Age of AI', with the guest speaker being Neill Mann, an authoritative voice on pragmatic innovation and AI strategy.

The Melbourne Facilitated Placements Program is a three-week initiative bringing together Melbourne host businesses and early- to mid-career professionals from Southeast Asia. Through a combination of group activities, industry visits and hands-on placements within Australian businesses, the program builds practical experience, cross-cultural capability and long-term regional connections.

This month on Winners in Our Midst, we speak to Paul McNamara, one of the founders of Adaptovate, a global management consulting firm all about making a real change.

Based on a survey of 370 Australian Businesses, Competition and Complexity: Business Trends in the Year of the Fire Horse explores how organisations are assessing opportunities and challenges across the region.

The upgraded AANZFTA Second Protocol introduces important changes to streamline trade across the ASEAN–Australia–New Zealand corridor. This session on 27 February 2026 will unpack key enhancements and transitional arrangements, with a practical focus on Rules of Origin—including how to correctly apply origin criteria and manage documentation such as back‑to‑back Form AANZ.

The Inter-Association Networking Night (IANN) is the premier platform where SME owners and association leaders converge to shape the future of business in Singapore.

RISE at Marina Bay Sands celebrates Australia Day on 25 January 2026 with a one-day dining showcase that pays tribute to Australia’s rich coastal bounty and culinary artistry.

In this month’s edition of Winners in Our Midst, we shine the spotlight on Joe Pullos, Founder and Principal Buyer’s Agent at Coast Buyer’s Agency, who took a 25-year side hustle and turned it into a thriving, full-service business that helps others navigate the complex world of Australian real estate.

Explore 3 upcoming restaurant events at Little Farms this December.