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 $400.00(incl GST)
(nomination of three members allowed)

Individual Membership $150.00  (incl GST)

Student Membership $40.00 (incl GST)

(Effective from 1st July 2010)

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 2009

-    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

 

3-AAA Training & Consulting Pty Ltd

20% off enrolment fee for your staff undertaking the workplace traineeship program.

5% off for HKABA members undertaking any of our short courses.

Contact Person: Wendy Au

Tel: +61 2 9890 8085

Fax: +61 2 9890 5336

Email: wendy@3aaa.com.au

Website: www.3aaa.com.au

 

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/

 

HSBC Bank Australia

The first consultation with our Financial Planner is free of charge and no obligation.        
Location: 202 Burwood Road Burwood NSW 2134
Contact person: Belinda Wong - Premier Relationship Manager

Tel: +61 9715 0141 or Mobile: 0413 015 497

E-mail: belindafcwong@hsbc.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/

 

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

 

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

 

VOLKSWAGEN Group Australia

The fantastic benefits* which will apply to HKABA members or their company°are:

·        Privileged pricing^

·        This program applies to all Volkswagen Passenger and Commercial Vehicles and Škoda Vehicles.

·        Reduced dealer delivery fee – fixed dealer delivery fee at $1,495 unless advised otherwise.

 

The above benefits are only applicable on new Volkswagen Passenger and Commercial Vehicles and Škoda Vehicles.

 

As a member of HKABA you just need to show your current membership card to the dealer when purchasing a new Volkswagen vehicle.

 

Should you have any questions regarding Volkswagen Corporate Program, please contact Jing CHEN at jing.chen@volkswagen.com.au  for more information.

*Corporate Program benefits are not available in conjunction with other sales program or offer.

^ Varies model by model.  For detailed information please enquire your closet dealer. ,

  Terms and Conditions do apply.,

 

Zilver Restaurant:

5% off for dinner only. Not applicable for big group func, tion 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