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Bringing together Australians and Dutch through business networking, connections and events.

Australian Business in Europe – Netherlands

Your gateway to the Dutch-Australian business community

For nearly 40 years, Australian Business in Europe – Netherlands (ABIE-NL) has been the bridge between Australian and Dutch professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporations. We’re part of a continent-wide network through ABIE spanning most European countries and Australia, with roots stretching back to 1975.

What we do

We create opportunities. Through networking dinners, expert panels, and social events, we help members build relationships, share knowledge, and grow their businesses across both markets.

Who we are

Our membership reflects the full spectrum of the Dutch-Australian business landscape—startup founders and sole traders, mid-career professionals, business leaders, and CEOs across diverse industries.

Our partners

ABIE-NL is proudly supported by our patron, Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands Dr Greg French, and works alongside Austrade to advance Australia’s trade and investment presence in the region. We’re grateful for the partnership of our premium sponsor, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Europe) NV, and our numerous valued corporate members.

Whether you’re expanding into new markets, seeking connections, or looking to engage with the Dutch-Australian business community, ABIE-NL is where it starts.

Membership benefits

As a member of ABIE-NL, you will be a part of the Australian Chamber of Commerce here in the Netherlands, which provides you with the following benefits:

• Membership rates at all ABIE-NL events
• Invitations to exclusive members-only events, such as the annual Ambassador’s Dinner
• Networking opportunities via our events and an online forum on the ABIE-NL Netherlands LinkedIn group
• Links to the Australian Embassy, Consulate and Trade organisations
• Connection to the ABIE-NL network in Europe
• Access to the ABIE-NL WhatsApp group for spontaneous events and network contacts.

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ABIE-NL Latest News!

The latest news and announcements from ABIE-NL

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Ambassador French – Patron

Before taking up the role, Ms. Heckscher was Deputy High Commissioner in London. She previously headed the Southeast Asia Division in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was responsible for Australia’s bilateral relationships with the ten ASEAN countries. Ms. Heckscher has previously served as the Department’s Corporate Counsel and on the Department’s Audit and Risk Committee and Aid Governance Board, headed the Americas Division, and occupied other legal roles within the Department. Overseas, Ms. Heckscher has served in senior positions at Australian diplomatic missions in Singapore, Ottawa, and Moscow.

11/11/2023

News

Netherlands and Australia – Trade and Investment’s Post

This year the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Australia celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations. Today we unveil our exclusive logo. The Netherlands established formal diplomatic representation in Australia with the appointment of Envoy François Cornelius van Aerssen van Voshol...

04/05/2022

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Abie Helps Foster Trade

Australian Business In Europe helps foster approx $77b beneficial trade between #Qld and Europe, and today the Governor met the Netherlands Chair, Jennifer Tucker to discuss ways Queensland can develop further export growth opportunities

15/11/2019

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Queensland Agent General Award

In June 2021 our ABIE President, Jennifer Tucker was awarded for her outstanding service and contribution to international trade and strengthening people-to-people ties between Australia and the Netherlands and, in particular, the Queensland-Netherlands relationship.

23/11/2018

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ABIE-NL PARTNERS

ABIE-NL are proud to be sponsored by the following partners.

Premium Partner

Australian Business In Europe, Netherlands is proud to announce a new premium sponsorship agreement with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Europe) N.V.

Australian Business In Europe Netherlands (ABIE-NL), established in 1988 and stems from the Australian Business in Europe (ABIE) organisation originally established in London in 1975. ABIE-NL is a networking membership organisation focused on connecting professional Australians in the Netherlands and Dutch businesses with interests in Australia.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Europe) N.V. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (“CBA Group”), an Australian banking corporation. The Bank’s principal activities are part of CBA Group’s wholesale banking decision, Institutional Banking & Markets (IB&M).
CBA N.V. will act as a gateway to Australia and New Zealand for the Bank’s wholesale European clients, who are major contributors to Australia’s foreign direct investment and provide a large investor base for the domestic bond market.

We are proud and excited to welcome the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Europe) N.V. to the Netherlands and as a member of the ABIE-NL. We look forward to partnering on events focussing on business networking and commercial trade and investment between Australia and the Netherlands.

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