From 26–30 October, ANZCHAM led its Australia Roadshow 2026 to Brisbane and Perth. With a delegation of 20 representatives across nine organizations, the Mission focused on a clear objective: fostering direct connections between Philippine and Australian businesses to translate mutual interest into practical, long-term partnerships.
ANZCHAM was joined by key government agencies driving infrastructure and regional growth: Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), John Hay Management Corporation (JHMC), and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA); along with industry leaders specializing in workforce and business solutions: Amity Resources, ConnectOS, Go Global Immigration, ISSI Corp, Penbrothers, and Virtua Solutions.
Together, our Mission Partners highlighted the Philippines’ capacity to support Australian market expansion, particularly through developments in the Luzon Economic Corridor and the strengths of our skilled professional workforce.
The Roadshow also benefited from strong local support. In Brisbane, ANZCHAM met with the Brisbane City Council to explore opportunities for closer business and investment connections. This was complemented by tailored engagements with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Business Chamber Queensland (BCQ), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA), and Invest and Trade WA, our delegates gained valuable insights into the Australian business environment.
An integral part of the Mission was the CEO Roundtables in both cities, where delegates sat down directly with Australian industry leaders to discuss market & investment opportunities across specific sectors and industries, people and capability, and scalable business models. We extend our special thanks to Hays Recruitment, Strategise Australia, and Orica for their valued support of both roundtables and their contribution to the success of these engagements.
These discussions continued through our Business Connect networking evenings; in Brisbane, we also proudly welcomed Australia Awards alumni, underscoring how long-standing educational partnerships and exchanges can evolve into meaningful trade relationships.
The 2026 Australia Roadshow highlighted the value of bringing Australian and Philippine businesses closer together, creating opportunities to exchange expertise, explore areas of collaboration, and better understand the strengths each country brings. From infrastructure and investment to workforce development and industry partnerships, the discussions in Brisbane and Perth opened doors to connections that can extend well beyond the mission itself.
ANZCHAM will continue to build on these connections, bringing businesses, government, and industry stakeholders together to turn shared interests into practical opportunities for collaboration and growth.
