The Australia-UK Chamber Newsletter

Note from the CEO

One of the great strengths of the Australia-UK Chamber is the incredible diversity of our membership. From the private sector to the public sector, and from for-profit to not-for-profit, our membership is wide and varied - and our events reflect that diversity.

A great example of how we engage the wider Australia-UK business community is our Young Professionals network, which we launched almost three years ago. One of its objectives was to create a more inclusive member organisation and provide development opportunities for younger professionals to be seen, be heard and get connected.

We can confidently say to any company that we offer events for all people across their organisation - whether they are at an early career stage or among the most senior executives.

If your company is a Chamber member, every person in your organisation is a member.

Take advantage of this and encourage your team to attend the next Young Professionals event, hear from incredible guest speakers and connect with peers across the network. It is a valuable experience and development pathway for employees of member companies, as well as individual members.

See you at the next event - or connect with the Chamber team, who celebrate three years together this month

Regards,

Richard Basil-Jones

New Members

Renewing Members 

Member's News

ABIE Network |The Impact of AI on Education Webinar

As part of the Australian Business in Europe (ABIE) network, the Chamber is pleased to support this upcoming webinar exploring how AI is transforming education, and what that means for businesses navigating talent, training, and cross-border opportunities.

Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Time: 8:30 - 9:30 AM BST (UK time)
Venue: Online via Zoom

Tickets: Complimentary (registration is essential)

Keith Prowse | Entertain clients at England v Australia this November

 The Wallabies return to London for their Nations Championship encounter against England. Keith Prowse invites Chamber members to enjoy an unforgettable matchday experience with them in one of their incredible hospitality lounges.

From exceptional dining and curated entertainment to the best seats in the stadium, there is no better way to entertain your key clients than with a ticket to one of the sport’s great rivalries.

Vanessa Ganguin Immigration Law | UK Immigration changes for sponsoring employers

Spring has brought a host of UK immigration changes for employers to be aware of. These mainly affect organisations with a licence to sponsor migrants and accompany a rise in enforcement by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). 

Changes include: 

- Major expansion of right to work checks for employers with a sponsor licence to include any worker they “directly engage”, not just sponsored employees. Most organisations with sponsor licences will not have been carrying out right to work checks on self-employed workers and will be unaware of their status as it has hitherto not been a requirement

- Changes to how pay periods meet minimum salaries for sponsored Skilled Workers

- Mandatory visa refusals for 12-month custodial sentences, even if suspended

- New Youth Mobility Scheme quotas

- Overhaul of asylum seekers’ permission periods and eligible occupations to work in 

Humanitix | How Humanitix is turning event tickets fees into $20M for global education

Chamber member Humanitix has now directed over $20 million AUD to projects tackling global poverty and education - powered by event organisers choosing to do things differently.

In a recent blog, new Head of Impact Hugh Jackman shares why he’s joined the mission and what makes Humanitix’s model so powerful.

Upcoming Events

Recent Events

ANZAC Day Breakfast

With thanks to Vibe Teaching and Investment New South Wales

Roundtable: AI Is Not Your Biggest Risk. Under-Developed Brain Skills Are

In partnership with enigmaFIT

The Quantum Advantage: Strengthening Australia–UK Collaboration on Digital Infrastructure

In partnership with Telstra

Member Offers

✔️ Exclusive Qantas Airfare Discount for Chamber Members ✈️

Chamber members can now access discounted Qantas airfares for travel between the UK and Australia.

For more information, contact the Chamber team at [email protected].

Proudly sponsored by Platinum Partner

With thanks to our Gold Partner

and Silver Partner

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