Australia New Zealand Chamber Plans for the Future

(L-R): Alison Fidler Lee, Maria Pawelek, ANZCCL; Credit: ANZCCL

The Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg (ANZCCL) has confirmed that at its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), Monique Bachner was elected as Chair and Darren Shipard as Vice Chair.

They replace the previous Co-Chairs, Maya Joshi and Tony Whiteman, who had provided the chamber's leadership since 2018.

The AGM on 3 June 2025 also saw the election of two new directors of the board, Alison Fidler Lee and Maria Pawelek.

The chamber is organising a number of events in the second half of 2025, under the theme of "Green Finance Dialogue": ANZCCL, in partnership with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, EIB, Deloitte and Climate Asset Management, will host a high-level green finance forum exploring how Luxembourg’s expertise can support Australia’s net-zero goals. Topics include green bonds, blended finance and climate tech investment. Supported by Macquarie and state agencies.

Tues 16 September 2025 @ 09:00 (online): Australia–Luxembourg Space Collaboration Forum Unlocking Bilateral Innovation through Space-Enabled Collaboration and Funding

An exclusive online forum connecting the Australian and Luxembourg space ecosystems. Discover how cutting-edge innovation, startup support and funding opportunities can drive joint projects in satellite communications, in-space resources and advanced R&D.

The Australia–Luxembourg Space Collaboration Forum will bring together government agencies, industry leaders and innovators from both nations to explore how space-enabled technologies and funding models can drive bilateral growth. This one-hour online session will showcase the unique strengths of each ecosystem and open new pathways for cooperation in satellite communications, in-space resources, advanced research and commercial applications.

The programme includes:

Luxembourg Spotlight: Insights from the Luxembourg Space Agency, ESRIC, Luxinnovation, LuxProvide and ESA BIC, plus a case study on Flawless Electronics, an Australian company successfully landing in Luxembourg.

Australian Spotlight: Presentations from the Australian Space Agency, SmartSat CRC, Cicada Innovations, the South Australian Space Innovation Centre, JTSI (WA) and the NSW Space Resources Network.

Practical Insights: The Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg (ANZCCL) will compare company setup requirements in Australia and Luxembourg, covering entity types, governance, funding access and EU programme eligibility.

Free to attend; registration: https://www.anzccl.lu/event-details/australia-luxembourg-space-collaboration-forum-unlocking-bilateral-innovation-through-space-enabled-collaboration-and-fu

Thurs 18 September @ 08:30 @ Macquarie Asset Management (20 Bld Royal, Luxembourg city); Unlocking Capital to Fund the Energy Transition: A Luxembourg - Australia Collaboration

Hosted by Macquarie Bank and the Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg (ANZCCL), and co-led by Darren Shipard (Board Member, ANZCCL) and John Lee (Macquarie Bank), the event will spotlight Luxembourg’s world-leading sustainable finance expertise—including green bonds, blended finance, and nature-based solutions—and how it can help unlock the AU$100+ billion per year Australia needs for clean energy and decarbonisation projects.

Keynote speakers include: Susana Leith Smith, Managing Director, Macquarie Bank "Global Green Investment Landscape and the US$3 trillion gap"; Oliver Johnson, Managing Director, ESG & Transaction Risk "Climate Asset Management Fund opportunities in Australia"; Marcell Koves, Partner, Deloitte "Case study on how the absence of a Double Taxation Agreement blocked investment in an Australian renewable project"; Laetitia Hamon, Head of Operations & Sustainable Finance, Luxembourg Stock Exchange "Innovations in climate finance and green bonds".

Invitation only; see https://www.anzccl.lu/event-details/invite-only-unlocking-capital-to-fund-the-energy-transition-a-luxembourg-australia-collaboration

Thurs 18 September @ 09:00-11:00 (online); Unlocking Capital to fund the Energy Transition - A Luxembourg - Australia collaboration

Discover how Luxembourg’s world-class sustainable finance ecosystem can help Australia bridge its AU$100+ billion annual clean energy investment gap. From green bonds to blended finance and nature-based solutions.

Finance leaders, policymakers and industry experts from Australia and Luxembourg will gather for a high-level hybrid forum exploring how to bridge the multitrillion-dollar global climate finance gap.

A roundtable moderated by Darren Shipard will bring together key stakeholders from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to explore opportunities in renewable energy, regional development and Indigenous-led initiatives.

This landmark event will showcase how collaboration between Australia and Luxembourg can mobilise global capital to deliver sustainable, inclusive growth and power the net-zero transition.

Free to attend: see https://www.anzccl.lu/event-details/unlocking-capital-to-fund-the-energy-transition-a-luxembourg-australia-collaboration

Other events being considered include:

- Critical Minerals Webinar: Explore investment and tech trends shaping the critical minerals supply chain. Featuring leaders from Traxys, Tembo, I-ROX, and Livista, this event highlights Luxembourg’s role in EU-Australia cooperation under the Critical Raw Materials Act.

- Space Talent & Education Exchange: A virtual forum connecting universities, agencies and employers to advance cross-border talent pipelines and graduate pathways in the space sector.

For details, see https://anzccl.lu