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Membership Application
Through the initiative of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and its founding members, the Hong Kong Australia Business Association (HKABA) was established in 1987. Since then, the Association has experienced tremendous growth in terms of membership base and activities. The Association now registers over 800 members in Australia and Hong Kong and has formed its chapters in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, and Northern Territory.
Its membership profile cuts across various industry sectors with Trading groups as its largest members, Legal Services comes second followed by the Logistics sector. Other major industry groups within the membership base include Accounting, Business Consultancy, Real Estate, Retail, Education and Travel Services. A committee headed by its president governs each of these chapters.
Type of Membership:
Corporate Membership $300.00(incl GST)
(nomination of three members allowed)
Individual Membership $125.00 (incl GST)
Student Membership $30.00 (incl GST)
(Effective from 1st July 2008)
This fee is for a financial year and renewable 1st July every year. For new members joining after the 1st of January, the fee is 50% of the annual amount.
To apply online, please click here.
Membership Benefit
The association provides:
- The opportunity for contact between fellow members to exchange and widen business opportunities at networking functions
- A forum for understanding and discussing important business and trade issues at regular Seminar/s and meetings addressed by speakers with expertise on relevant subjects
- The opportunity to participate in trade missions to Hong Kong exclusive to HKABA members only --- Coming up event: Hong Kong Forum 2008
- A regular newsletter, the "Hong Kong Monitor", on activities both Australia and Hong Kong and the opportunity to develop business through the newsletter
- The opportunity to participate in social functions arranged by the Association such as Chinese New Year banquets, annual balls, golf days, etc.
- Members’ rates will be charged when attending AUSTCHAM functions in Hong Kong
- Certificate of Membership
- Free listing on the HKABA and Federation websites
- Access to HKABA membership database search with a personal login and password
- Benefits secured for members of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide when travelling to Hong Kong - check them out from the Federation Website at www.hkfederation.org.hk
Other Benefits
Abacus Visa - Immigration Lawyers:
One hour free consultation per HKABA member
Location: Level 5, 22 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Contact person: Linda McCreath
Tel: +61 2 9262 6244
Website: http://www.abacusvisa.com.au/
Aon Risk Services:
Two hours free consultation per HKABA member
Location: Level 33, Aon Tower, 201 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Contact person: Linda Hu
E-mail: linda.hu@aon.com.au
Tel: +61 2 9253 8003
Website: http://www.aon.com.au
China Travel Service (Aust) Pty. Ltd:
5% off of all China Travel Service tour package
Location: Level 1, Suite 3-7, 650 George Street at World Square, Sydney, NSW 2000
Contact person: Tony Liu
Tel: +61 2 9372 0046
Fax: +61 2 9283 9471
E-mail: ctstony@chinatravel.com.au
Website: http://www.chinatravel.com.au/
Golden Century Seafood Restaurant:
10% discount on dining at the restaurants
Location: 393-399 Sussex Street Sydney, NSW 2000
Contact person: Eric Wong
Tel: +61 2 9212 3901
E-mail: info@goldencentury.com.au
Website: http://www.goldencentury.com.au/
K Square Karaoke Lounge:
10% off Room Hire upon presentation of HKABA membership card
Location: G4 Capitol Square 730-742 George Street, Sydney
Contact person: Thomas Law
Tel: +61 2 9281 8833
Fax: +61 2 9281 8866
Website: http://www.ksquare.com.au/
Leonidas-Cocoa Bean:
Receive a bag of chocolates valued at $5.00 for any purchases at or over $50.00 plus a 5% discount for purchase of 1 kilo of Leonidas chocolates which the offer will be end of October 2008 to all HKABA members.
Location: Shop14, UG Level, Chifley Plaza, Sydney, NSW 2000
Contact person: Amy Masuda
Tel: +61 2 9222 1230
Fax: +61 2 9232 3008
LWK Pty Ltd Chartered Accountants:
1 hour free consultation per HKABA member
Location: Suite 201, Level 2, 65 York Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Contact person: Victor Kwok
Tel: +61 2 9290 1588
E-mail: reception@lwkca.com
Website: http://www.lwkca.com/
Royal Jewellery:
6.5% discount on normal marked price products at the Royal Jewellery shops (24K gold jewellery excluded)
Location: 417 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Tel: + 61 2 9212 1577
Fax: + 61 2 9212 1922
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
Must mention HKABA member and quote "Sydney Package" when making a room reservation. * Offer valid until 31 August 2008.
Room Types: Deluxe Darling Harbour View AND Deluxe Opera House View
Rate: AUD280
Room Types: Deluxe Grand Harbour View
Rate: AUD310
* Room rates include:
- buffet breakfast for 2 people in Cafe Mix
- Complimentary access to Health Club
- Complimentary local newspaper
Location: 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
Tel: +61 2 9250 6000
Website: www.shangri-la.com
Shum’s Watches & Jewellery:
20% off when purchasing crystal items and 30% off when purchasing watches upon presentation of HKABA membership card provided by the Participating Member (excluding Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre)
Location-1: Shop No. 12, 191 Hay Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: + 61 2 9211 1887
Fax: + 61 2 9282 9888
Location-2: Shop R1.17, Level 1, 9-13 Hay Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: + 61 2 9281 8877
Location-3: Shop 3, 410-420 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: + 61 2 9281 2866
Zilver Restaurant:
5% off for dinner only. Not applicable for big group function or special discount banquet. Conditions apply.
Location: Level 1, 477 Pitt St (cnr of Hay St) Haymarket, NSW 2000
Tel: + 61 2 9211 2232
Fax: + 61 9211 5670
Website: http://www.zilver.com.au |
