Local exporters now have greater access to Austrade services and overseas networks following the appointment of Northern Territory based TradeStart advisor, Iain Forrest.

TradeStart is an extension of Austrade and brings the Northern Territory into a network of experienced advisors across Australia who provide practical export advice to enterprises to grow their international business.

Mr Forrest has previously worked for the NT Farmers Association and brings a wealth of business experience to the position.

Mr Forrest said he was extremely excited to commence in the role of TradeStart Advisor.

“I look forward to supporting Territory businesses to export to international markets. The NT produces world class products and services, I am proud to assist businesses to put our products on a global stage.”

“Enhancing the value of our NT export industry is key to helping the NT grow to a $40 billion economy by 2030. My focus will be to support a wide range of small to medium businesses to export and create jobs for locals.”

“As a born and raised Territorian, I am passionate about finding opportunities to export our unique Territory products and raising the profile of industry in the NT.”

Mr Forrest will assist Territory businesses develop their export capacity, increasing international trade which will help attract new investment and create local jobs.

TradeStart also provides an opportunity for the Territory Government to work more closely with other key agencies and stakeholders to better co-ordinate export assistance and maximise international success for Territory businesses.

You can get in touch with Iain on iain.forrest@nt.gov.au

Source: Business Bulletin 

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade