Event Recap: Australia-EU FTA: Key Takeaways for Dutch-Australians
Could Australian-Dutch businesses be on the verge of a historic opportunity? On 24 February, a landmark webinar explored the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), highlighting its potential to open new markets, streamline trade, and drive growth.
Dutch energy giant Vopak advances Victoria Energy Terminal to support Australia’s energy security
Dutch energy infrastructure company Vopak is advancing plans for the Victoria Energy Terminal, a project set to strengthen Victoria’s and Australia’s energy security.
The development highlights the role of Dutch investment in supporting resilient, long-term energy infrastructure during Australia’s energy transition.
The Netherlands forms a new government, what the coalition’s priorities mean in practice
The Netherlands’ new minority government, what the coalition’s priorities mean in practice. Led by Rob Jetten, the new cabinet signals a shift in defence, competitiveness and national strategy
In Conversation: Melbourne at the Heart of the Victorian–Dutch Trade Relationship
As global trade relationships shift, partnerships between like-minded economies are becoming increasingly important. In the first article of our new series, In Conversation: Leaders Shaping Victorian–Dutch Trade, Dai Andrew Forterre PhD shares his perspective on Victoria’s role in the evolving Dutch–Australian relationship.
Event Recap: What Business Leaders Can Learn from Top Athletes
Afke van de Wouw, sport psychologist and sport scientist, shared powerful insights on what business leaders can learn from elite athletes, using her Plan, Prepare, Perform, Pause and Process framework. Practical, relevant and thought-provoking.
Why Australian Businesses Should Look to the Netherlands for European Expansion
Thinking about expanding into Europe? The Netherlands offers Australian businesses a stable, innovative, and well-connected base, providing direct access to the wider European market and new growth opportunities.
We’re looking for a new Board Member to join the NCCA
We are looking for a new volunteer Board Member to join the NCCA. If you have the time and interest to contribute to the Dutch–Australian business community, this is a great opportunity to get involved and make a real impact.
Opinion: The Dutch Election and Its Impact on Europe’s Future
Opinion from the Centre for European Reform: Armida van Rij and Sander Tordoir analyse how the Dutch election reshapes politics in the Netherlands and Europe’s path toward strategic autonomy.
Dutch food giant Farm Frites to invest $300 million in Victoria for new APAC headquarters and manufacturing facility
Dutch food giant Farm Frites will invest $300 million in Victoria to build its first Australian factory and Asia-Pacific HQ, creating jobs and deepening Dutch–Australian trade links.
NBSO Office Opening – A New Chapter for Dutch Business in Victoria
21-1-2025
The Netherlands Business Support Office has officially opened in Victoria, marking a new chapter in Dutch–Australian trade, innovation, and collaboration across sustainable and inclusive industries.