How Austrade can help in France
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency that helps Australian companies win overseas business for their products and services by reducing the time, cost and risk involved in selecting, entering and developing international markets.
Austrade Paris offers an array of services for Australian companies that are interested in exporting their products to France, Belgium or Luxembourg. These services include practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support to Australian businesses looking to develop within these markets.
Further Austrade Paris services to Australian companies include:
- Practical export information and advice
- Market research and information
- Identification of opportunities and business partners
- Strategic export planning and network formation services
Austrade Paris staff
Our team of bi-lingual professionals can introduce you to reliable business partners.
Kirsten Sayers – Senior Trade Commissioner
Tel : +33 (0)1 40 59 34 63
Fax: +33 (0)1 40 59 33 22
Email: kirsten.sayers@austrade.gov.au
Anne Borgo – Business Development Manager
Food & beverages, Agribusiness, and Consumer goods
Tel: +33 (0)1 4059 3389
Fax: +33 (0)1 4059 3322
Email: anne.borgo@austrade.gov.au
Karine Cupial - Business Development Manager
Fashion, TCF, Cosmetics, Medical & healthcare, Biotechnology, and Consumer goods
Tel: +33 (0)1 4059 3385
Fax: +33 (0)1 4059 3322
Email: karine.cupial@austrade.gov.au
Natacha Kienlen - Business Development Manager
Education, ICT, Homewear, Sport and leisure, and Consumer goods
Tel: +33 (0)1 4059 3427
Fax: +33 (0)1 4059 3322
Email: natacha.kienlen@austrade.gov.au
General enquiries
Fax: +33 (0)1 4059 3322
Email: paris@austrade.gov.au
Getting to Austrade's office
Métro: Bir Hakeim
RER: Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel
Taxis:
Taxi bleu: 01 4936 1010
Taxi G7: 01 4739 4739
Alpha Taxi: 01 4585 8585
Artaxi: 01 4241 5050
Australian Embassy and/or Consul General
The Australian Embassy in Paris is staffed by representatives of various Australian Government departments and agencies.
For general information, you can contact the Embassy Hotline on (33 1) 4059 3580.
Australian Embassy - www.france.embassy.gov.au
4, rue Jean Rey
75724 Paris Cedex 15
Tel: +33 (0)1 4059 3300
Fax: +33 (0)1 4059 3322
Ambassadeur, S.E. Mme Penelope (Penny) Anne Wensley AO
Visa and immigration
Contact the immigration service at the Embassy at the following address:
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) - www.france.embassy.gov.au
Australian Embassy
4, rue Jean Rey
75724 Paris Cedex 15 - France
Tel: +33 (0)1 4559 3546
Information: +33 1 4059 3580
Email: Visa.Paris@dfat.gov.au
Before doing so, DIMA encourages you to have a look at the following:
DIMA, has up-to-date information on a range of topics, including the procedures for all types of visas, forthcoming changes, media releases. It has a number of interesting subsections including:
Exporting to Australia
Austrade does not assist French exporters. For French companies wishing to export to Australia we recommend that you contact the following organisations.
Located in France
UBIFRANCE - www.ubifrance.fr
L’Agence française pour le développement international des entreprises
10, avenue d’Iéna
75116 Paris
Tel: +33 (0) 1 40 73 30 00
Fax: +33 (0) 1 40 73 39 79
Union des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie Françaises à l'Etranger (UCCIFE) - www.uccife.org
2 rue de Viarmes
75040 Paris Cedex 01
Tel:+33 (0) 1 55 65 39 10
Fax:+33 (0) 1 55 65 39 38
Courriel: infos@uccife.org
Ministère du Commerce Extérieur - www.commerce-exterieur.gouv.fr
Ministère de l'économie, des finances et de l'industrie
Teledoc 532
139, rue de Bercy
75572 Paris Cedex 12.
Located in Australia
The time difference between Australia and France - Australia is eight hours head of France from April to September (austral winter); and 10 hours ahead from October to March (austral summer).
Mission Economique français en Australie
Mission Economique français en Australie - www.missioneco.org/australie/index.asp
Contact à Sydney:
31 Market Street
St Martins Tower, 35th floor
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61 (02) 9264 2711
Fax: +61 (02) 9264 5988
Courriel: sydney@dree.org
Contact à Canberra:
Level 3 Ericson Building
97 Northbourne Ave
Canberra-Turner ACT 2601
Tel: +61 (06) 257 7747
Fax: +61 (06) 257 3383
Courriel: canberra@dree.org
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Française en Australie - French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industrie, FACCI - http://www.ccife.org/australie/
World Trade Centre
9th Floor, AAP Center Level 9
259 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61 (02) 9251 1033
Fax: +61 (02) 9251 1031
Courriel: federal-nsw@facci.com.au
For Belgian and Luxembourg companies wishing to export to Australia, we recommend that you contact:
Located in Belgium
ACE - Agence pour le Commerce Extérieur - www.abh-ace.org
WTC -Tour I - boite 36
Boulevard du Roi Albert II, 30
B - 1000 Bruxelles
Tel: +32 (02) 206 3511
Fax: +32 (02) 203 1812
Courriel: info@abh-ace.org
Located in Australia
Chambre de commerce Belgo Luxembourgeoise en Australie
P.O. Box A 2289
SYDNEY South
NSW 1235 Australia
Tel: + 61 (0) 2 92 99 81 97
Wallonia-Brussels
Sydney Trade Office
Level 1 - 12a Trelawney Street
Woollahra NSW 2025
Tel: +61 (0) 2 9328 4723
Fax: +61 (0) 2 9328 4766
Email: info@walbru-sydney.com
Clubs Belges en Australie - www.belgianclubs.net
Useful websites
The following sites are useful reference points for investment, commerce, and general information about France in Australia and Australia in France.
Government and governmental organisations:
Australian Department of Foreign Affaires and Trade – Département du Commerce et des Affaires Etrangères - www.dfat.gov.au/geo/australia/index.html
Department of Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs Département de l'immigration et des affaires multiculturelles & indigènes - www.immi.gov.au
Ministère du Commerce Extérieur - www.commerce-exterieur.gouv.fr
Mission économique française en Australia - www.missioneco.org/australie/index.asp
Australian House in London - www.australia.org.uk
Embassies:
L'Ambassade d'Australie en France - www.france.embassy.gov.au
L'Ambassade d'Australie en Belgique - www.austemb.be
L'Ambassade de France en Australie - www.ambafrance-au.org
Investment:
Invest in France - www.investinfrance.org
Invest in Australia - www.investaustralia.gov.au
Chamber of Commerce:
Union des Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie Françaises à l'Etanger, UCCIFE - www.uccife.org
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Française en Australie, FACCI - www.ccife.org/australie/
International Chambers of Commerce - Bureau International des Chambres de Commerce - www.iccwbo.org
Global Network of Chambers of Commerce- Le réseau mondial des Chambres de Commerce - www.worldchambers.com
Associations:
Alliance Française en Australie - www.alliancefrancaise.com.au
Education:
Study in Australia - www.study-in-australia.org
Arts:
Australian Council for Arts - www.ozco.gov.au
Confederation of Australian International Arts Festivals - www.festivals.on.net
Others:
Expatriés de France (spécial Sydney) - www.expatries-france.com
Yahoos France Page - www.yahoo.com/Regional/Countries/France
France en Australie - www.france.net.au
Associations
Australian and local companies in the region can also benefit from networking opportunities provided by the following organisations:
Australian Business in Europe (ABIE) - www.abie.com.au
c/o Australian Embassy
4, rue Jean Rey
75724 Paris, Cedex 15
Secretary: Rodney Muir
Tel: +33 (0)1 40 59 33 52
Translators
A list of sworn translators is available from the Consular pages of the Australian Embassy. |