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CWEIC CEO Samantha Cohen CVO OBE has concluded a highly productive visit to Australia, meeting senior leaders across Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. Engagements included discussions with the Governor-General; Justin McGowan, CEO of Trade and Investment Queensland; Andrew Kay, CEO of the South Australian Business Chamber; the Hon. Joe Szakacs MP, South Australia’s Minister for Trade and Investment; Janet Whiting AM; amongst others.

In Melbourne, Samantha visited the Cremorne Digital Hub — one of Australia’s most dynamic technology precincts, home to more than 700 companies and a major driver of Victoria’s digital economy. She also attended a lunch at Government House Victoria with the Governor of Victoria, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, where they discussed Victoria’s leadership in research, innovation and global partnerships.

The visit strengthened CWEIC’s engagement with Australian government, business and tech leaders, and reinforced our mission to deepen collaboration, investment and opportunity across the Commonwealth network.