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 Season's greetings!
Dear FACCI Members,
As the end of the year draws to a close and we are all
trying to tick everything off the never-ending ‘to do’ list before closing for a well-deserved
break, our team across our four Chapters would like to take this
opportunity to say thank you for all of your support during the year.
2011 has been an eventful year and we would not have been
able to deliver such a diverse programme of events and activities without
you. Indeed, this year has been exceptionally rewarding and much of our
success is due to the participation and involvement of many longstanding
and supportive members, as well as new and enthusiastic members who have
joined during the year.
We have already started working on our 2012 preliminary
calendar of events which you can find in the events section of the
newsletter. We have also been developing new membership benefits and
services which we are excited about such as the new online Members’ Directory.
These will be launched early next year as we send you information for
your membership renewal. So, stay tuned!
We wish you a happy and safe festive season and we look
forward to seeing you all in the new year.
Warm regards,
The Team at FACCI |
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VIC | 2011 Renault Concours des Vins du Victoria
Thursday
24 November - Medaillon Club at Etihad Stadium
 The
2011 Renault Concours des Vins du Victoria lived up to expectations with
a fabulous line-up of 339 Victorian wines submitted in ten different
classes, and an enthusiastic record crowd of over 1,000 winemakers, FACCI
members and guests who converged at the Medallion Club at Etihad Stadium
for the much anticipated awards presentation and tasting event.
This year’s judging panel was chaired by Bernard Burtschy,
wine writer for Le Figaro and La Revue du Vin de France. The other senior
judges included Jean-Michel Durivault from CQFDegustation, Gilles Lapalus
from Sutton Grange Winery, Loic Le Calvez from Taltarni, Dominique and
Ben Portet from Dominique Portet Winery, RACV Sommelier Christian Maier
and Ludovic Deloche from French wine importer La Halle aux Vins, who were
all thrilled to be part of the 2011 judging panel and have been strong supporters of the Concours des Vins du
Victoria in the past.
Whilst it was yet another tough line-up for the judges to
taste their way through, Dromana Estate from the Mornington Peninsula
went on to win another hat-trick after last year’s trophies for Best
Wine, Best White Wine and Best Chardonnay in the Show. This year,
their 2010 Dromana Estate Pinot Noir won the
Jean Hameury / Arkema Trophy for Best Pinot Noir, the Renault Trophy for
Best Red Wine, and finally the FACCI Trophy for Best Wine in the Show!
Read
more and find detailed results on the 2011 Renault Concours des Vins du Victoria website.
NSW | 2011 FACCI Regatta
Friday 25 November -
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
 On Friday 25 November, FACCI held its annual Regatta at the prestigious
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) at
Rushcutters Bay, Sydney. This year, the weather seemed intent on dampening the anticipation for this highlight on the Chamber's calendar.
However, committed members and company teams turned up, registered,
mingled and prepared themselves to enjoy a great afternoon of sailing no
matter what the weather or the sailing odds predicted.
All the more welcomed, the eager participants were informed of the daily
program and the competitions that lay ahead – as fervent sailors , good
sports men and women or photographers. Read
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QLD | Christmas Cocktail
Part
Thursday
24 November - Old Government House
 FACCI’s
Cocktail Christmas Party was held at the majestic Old Government
House.
While enjoying a glass of Pommery Champagne or Pink
Flamingo Rosé, accompanied by delicious canapés, FACCI QLD
Chapter members and guests could network and listen to
the evening’s guest Christian Placines, GLNG Program
Director, presenting Total E&P Australia’s projects and strategy.
FACCI QLD extends a grateful thank you to the major
sponsors:
And the supporting sponsors:
 
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Events in Sydney
Thursday 2 February -
BYO Thursday - Bring Your Own Idea, Guest & Drinks
22 or 23 February -
CEO Club Luncheon
February - Business
Seminar - Crisis in Europe
Tuesday 1 March -
Avant Première French Film Festival
Thursday 8 March -
BYO Thursday - Bring Your Own Idea, Guest & Drinks
March - 2012 Presidential Election Event
Events in Melbourne
Wednesday 1
February - Business Luncheon with Guillaume Pépy, President of
SNCF (Ernst & Young)
Saturday 4 February -
FACCI YP Winery Tour (Bendigo)
Tuesday 28 February -
Corporate Golf Day (Kingston Heath Golf Club)
Friday 23 March -
FACCI Rugby Event with Melbourne Rebels (AAMI Park)
March - Table Ronde Business Dinner
Events in Brisbane
February - YP
Event - Recruitment Forum
March - French Film Festival (Sponsor)
Events in Adelaide
Friday 3 February -
Pétanque Day
March - Annual General Meeting followed by
Networking Cocktail Reception
► Download the 2012 Preliminary Calendar of events: NSW | VIC | QLD | SA
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Grand Prix VIE Australie 2011
The
first Edition of the Grand Prix VIE Australie was held in Sydney on 1 December,
2011 with the participation of H.E. Mr.
Stéphane Romatet, Ambassador for France to Australia;
and Christophe Lecourtier, Managing Director of Ubifrance.
 This initiative aims to raise the profile of the French
volunteer (VIE) program with French companies and reward some of the
most outstanding participants from the contingent of eighty young
professionals currently based in Australia.
Among the 24 projects submitted, 9 finalists were selected
and 4 young professionals were rewarded:
The Grand Prize, for Best Project, was awarded to Lucile Bourguet from Tenesol
(Total). Lucy is currently under a V.I.E. contract but this is
not her first professional experience as she has been a Tenesol
employee for the last 5 years but she convinced the company to post her
in Australia: “I am very proud of this prize and very excited about the
future of the company in Australia”.
Lucile Bourguet, VIE at Tenesol, with H.E. Stéphane
Romatet, Ambassador for France to Australia and Christophe Lecourtier,
Managing Director at Ubifrance
- V.I.E. Performance Award, focusing on the impact of the V.I.E.
participant and their entrepreneurship in the company’s results and
development, was awarded to Florent Bouvier from ‘Vignobles Travers’,
wine importing company.
- V.I.E. Integration Award, recognising the adaptation of the V.I.E.
participant to the company environment and to the country, awarded to
Cécile Caminel, Project Manager at Lesaffre Australia
- international leader in bakery yeast manufacture and supply.
- Special Prize from the Jury awarded to Jérémy Daunay, from Tiger Grip
who launched a brand new French product in Australia. Jérémy said that
‘every big firm has been a start-up first.’
The prizes
awarded were generously supported by the CCEF Australie, Ubifrance,
FACCI, Bouygues, SPF, Groupe Seb, Total, Accor, Clarins, Le Coq Sportif,
Pernod Ricard, Arc International and Polyglot.
Christophe
Lecourtier also reminded the importance of Australia as an economic and
business partner for France: “More than 250 French companies are
established in Australia and the enthusiasm of our young professionals
to set-up here is growing”.
H.E. Mr. Stéphane Romatet, Ambassador for France to
Australia concluded the evening by addressing the V.I.E. professionals
present at the ceremony, and reminded that Australia is today ‘’the
place to be”. His Excellency has also expressed the wish to double the
number of VIE in Australia to benefit and stimulate the growth of
French companies down under.
Alliance
Française French Film Festival 2012
 The Alliance Françaises of Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra,
Melbourne, Perth and Sydney jointly organise the Alliance Française French Film
Festival.
Approaching its 23rd
sensational year, the festival offers an ambitious national
program over 5 weeks including 40+
films - action, romance, comedy, thrillers, children’s
films, animation and documentaries - which have been commercially
released in France the previous year.
With more than 130,000 national viewers last year of
which 35,000 attended the festival in Sydney,
the Alliance Française French Film Festival has become one of the most
important film events in Australia and the largest festival of French
cinema in the world, outside of France.
For more information on the festival, please visit our
website
www.affrenchfilmfestival.org
or contact us at info@affrenchfilmfestival.org.
The dates of the Alliance Française
French Film Festival 2012 are as follows:
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Sydney 6 -
25 March 2012,
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Melbourne 7 - 25 March 2012,
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Brisbane 14 March - 1 April 2012,
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So French, So Chic in the Park
 Sunday 15 January 2012 from 11.30am
Werribee Park (VIC), Gate 2 - How
to get there
One day, contemporary French music, a magical
backdrop, food and wine, fine tunes floating, summer air,
Féfé, Moriarty, Asa and Nouvelle Vague.
Join us for a picnic, a dance and a summer’s afternoon
of joie de vivre. This is the ultimate garden party with soundtrack to
match.
Special offer to FACCI Members and their employees:
$64 + booking fees when purchased from cartell download
at http://cartellmusic.com.au/sfsc/
Enter the word FRENCHY at Check Out
Sydney International Art Series - Picasso
 Until 25 March 2012
at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
This is the most significant Picasso exhibition ever to
come to Australia. Part of a world tour, the Art Gallery of NSW is the
only Australian venue. Made
possible by the closure of the Musée National Picasso for renovations,
this is likely to be the only opportunity to see Picasso’s work on this
scale in Australia. The exhibition is co-organised by the Musée
National Picasso, Paris, the Art Gallery of NSW and Art Exhibitions
Australia. It is part of the Sydney International Art Series, bringing
the world’s outstanding exhibitions to Australia.
More details at www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/picasso/
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A Christmas gift
for your clients, friends... or just yourself! |
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 Cacao’s
award-winning range of hand-crafted chocolates and macarons are the
Perfect Christmas Gift for your clients.
Be it our signature
wooden box of 25 selected chocolates or 100 small boxes of two
chocolates, your clients will undoubtedly be impressed!
All French Chamber
of Commerce Members will be personally looked after by Laurent Meric.
Contact Laurent on
(03) 9646 8794 or email laurent@cacao.com.au
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Sharing the gastronomic delights of France for Christmas!
 France Gourmet and TeKaMas are pleased to provide FACCI
members with a special offer on Labeyrie premium
products.
Enjoy Christmas with Duck Confit and Foie Gras that will
be a pleasure to share with your family, friends and loved ones.
Please find for your convenience the products
list and order
form to be returned to order@tekamas.com
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Champagne Drappier end of the year special offer
 Champagne Drappier is ranked by Champagne
authority Tom Stevenson as the most dynamic independent producer of the
Aube and a point of reference for the region. The more powerful pinot
noir from the Aube results in a fuller bodied and more assertive complex
style with a very fresh and dry finish. And what better way to celebrate
the end of year with this special offer for Champagne Drappier Carte
d’Or NV $56.00 (RRR per bottle $76.00)
For order processing and payment please contact Steven
Naughton either on 0402 914 725 or by email to steven@pinotnow.com.au - This offer is
available until 31 December.
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 The
FACCI Membership Card is personal and exclusively reserved
to members of the network of the French Chambers of Commerce &
Industry overseas, affiliated to UCCIFE. On presentation of your card,
you will have access to a broad range of benefits granted by members from
our business network in 78 countries. All benefits and special discounts
are listed on www.uccife.org/privilege.
Local benefits available
Australia-wide from participating members are posted on www.facci.com.au
Should you wish to include your
company in the Member’s Benefits programme,
please contact your nearest State Chapter.
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WELCOME TO NEW FACCI MEMBERS
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►CORPORATE
► SMALL BUSINESS
LA FAVORITE
► INDIVIDUAL
Hubert
Basquin - NSW
Ibitissem Boufassa - NSW
Thomas Chargros - QLD
Carole Drouin - QLD
Estelle Harris - QLD
Audrey Huchet - NSW
Ewan Le Bourhis - NSW
Bérengère Poncheaux
- NSW
Mark McNamara - VIC
Coralie Millet - VIC
Pierre Nathié - VIC
Bertrand Raoult - NSW
Jean-Michel Seillier
- VIC
Roy Spurway - NSW
► YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
Edouard
Autheman - VIC
Gregory Bonneau - NSW
Cécile Caminel - NSW
Gaëtan Coët - VIC
Doriane Desverchere - VIC
Carole Douyere - NSW
Leslie
Galaud - QLD
Adrian
Hermens - NSW
Loic Hubert - VIC
Ludovic Isautier - NSW
Lucie Leborgne - NSW
Remi Loubic - NSW
Minh Luong - VIC
Sylvain Martre - NSW
Cécile Moyen - QLD
Christelle
Nativel - NSW
Youenn
Paul - VIC
Eric Petit - VIC
Rodolphe Ratheau - VIC
Jack Silloray - VIC
Barthelemy
Thevenot - NSW
Martin Van Rensburg - QLD
Nicolas
Walker - VIC
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► NEWSROOM
15 DEC | Planning approval lodged for Sydney’s North West
Rail Link
- The NSW Government has taken the first steps in
fulfilling its pre-election commitment to construction of the long mooted
North West Rail Link (NWRL) - Read
more
14 DEC | The December 2011 edition of Deloitte’s Asia Pacific Economic Outlook
gives a near-term outlook for Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, and
Thailand -
Read
more
12 DEC | The Brisbane Economic Series
is a bi-monthly publication providing vital insights into Brisbane’s business
climate, identifying opportunities for investment and forces for growth -
Read
more
7 DEC | High-Speed Rail: AECOM awarded second stage study - The
second and final stage of the study into the economic merits and
financial viability of an East Coast high speed rail network is underway
following the retention of AECOM, the lead author of the interim report -
Read
more
30 NOV | Australian Economic Indicators -
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released reports on the latest
Economic Indicators - Read
more
29 NOV | Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA) Changes
Confirmed - The Australian Treasurer, Wayne Swan,
has today announced changes to the Living Away from Home Allowance
(commonly referred to as LAFHA) as part of the Mid-year Economic and
Fiscal Outlook 2011-12 (MYEFO) - Read
more
21 NOV | Startup? Small business? Growing business? Keen
on trade, export or investment? Tell
BusinessNSW what you want from its new blog - Read more
21 NOV | Industry Atlas of Victoria has been released,
giving you a graphic snapshot of the economy in Melbourne and regional
Victoria - Read
more
11 OCT | Michelin and the Rebels join forces - The
Melbourne RaboDirect Rebels are pleased to announce that Michelin will be
the club's shorts sponsor for the next 3 years - Read
more
► GIVEAWAY
A chance to explore the incredible natural landscape of France’s
coastal regions is at the heart of French
Coastlines.
If you are interested in watching the series, we have
5 copies to giveaway. Simply email your name and address to fed@facci.com.au with “French Coastline” in the heading. Please note
that the DVDs will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
► FACCI’S SERVICES
Translation & Interpreting
Services (NAATI Certified)
All FACCI translations are carried out by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority
for Translators & Interpreters) accredited translators, and are
accepted by all levels of government in Australia and overseas, including
DIAC, DFAT, law enforcement bodies, courts and tribunals.
FACCI also offers interpreting services for organisations and individuals
who do not speak French or French speakers who do not speak English. We
are able to provide interpreters for a range of areas as well as for
international trade missions and events.
Hosting Services
Office and meeting
room hire
FACCI offers hosting solutions for French SMEs and Members
looking for a flexible and convivial solution.
- Furnished and air-conditioned office space in an open plan office
(cleaning and maintenance included)
- Access to the board room
- Allocated landline (line set up fees included)
- High speed internet access
- Mail reception and delivery
- Access to printer (B&W), photocopier, scanner and fax machine
- Tea and coffee provided
► Contact your
nearest chapter for more details about these services
► CONTACT US |
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Sydney
Level 1, 60 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000
PO Box R1834
Royal Exchange NSW 1225
T. (+61 2) 9279 4140
F. (+61 2) 9279 4142
nsw@facci.com.au
Melbourne
NEW ADDRESS
Level 10, 155 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
T. (+61 3) 9600 0000
F. (+61 3) 9600 0005
vic@facci.com.au
Brisbane
Level 5, 99 Creek Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
T. (+61 7) 3339 7016
F. (+61 7) 3003 0499
qld@facci.com.au
Adelaide
2 Fisher Street
Port Adelaide SA 5015
T. (+61 8) 8240 0244
F. (+61 8) 8240 1644
faccisa@facci.com.au |
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