The Australian Industry Group (AI Group) has launched a specialist advisory group to assist Australian SME manufacturers and primary producers suffering from economic injury by dumped or subsided imports.

 

“This is an additional tool in the support services that Ai Group delivers to Australian SME businesses, and is open to all SMEs who qualify, not just Ai Group members," Ai Group Chief Executive Designate, Innes Willox, said.

 

"Until now, the cost and complexity of preparing an application for anti-dumping measures was just beyond the reach of most Australian SMEs. Now Australian businesses, no matter what their size, will have access to a specialist service to prepare and apply for anti-dumping measures, where appropriate.”

 

The establishment of a support officer for SME's was announced as part of the Federal Government's proposed changes to Australia's anti-dumping and countervailing system back in June 2011.

 

"The selection of the Ai Group as the home for this important support role to Australian business is recognition of Ai Group's strong linkages with Australia's manufacturing sector.