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Origin is one of Australia's leading energy companies, exploring, generating and delivering energy to over 4 million customer accounts. Our purpose – getting energy right for our customers, communities and planet – drives everything we do.

As Australia's largest energy retailer, we have an important role to play in providing electricity, natural gas, solar and LPG to Australian communities and work every day to make energy more affordable, more sustainable, smarter and easier for our customers.

We are committed to leading the transition to a cleaner energy future and believe our company, and the energy industry more broadly, should be at the forefront of action to reduce carbon emissions. Origin was the first Australian company to set an emissions reduction target endorsed by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – aiming to halve our Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by 2032, as we work towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

Through the Origin Energy Foundation, we support programs that use education to help break the cycle of disadvantage and empower young Australians to reach their potential, contributing more than $27 million to support community organisations since 2010.

United is connecting people, uniting the world
  • United has the most comprehensive route network among North American carriers
  • A modern fleet which is the most fuel-efficient among U.S. network carriers (when adjusted for cabin size)
  • Industry-leading loyalty program that provides more opportunities to earn and redeem miles worldwide
  • Optimal hub locations, including hubs in the four largest cities in the United States
  • Approximately 70,000 employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world


Since 1896 we have been trusted advisors to successful people and businesses with complex legal needs, in good times and bad. An international law firm, we champion our clients’ interests, locally and globally, from offices across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Our practice areas range from estate planning & trusts, tax, immigration and residence strategies, corporate solutions, employment, real estate, internal investigations, dispute resolution, data privacy, intellectual property, art law, cryptocurrency and digital assets, and charities and philanthropy.


Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities.

Being bold and innovative characterizes our approach and doing what matters defines our intent.

We create award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and work places to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities and stadiums around the world.

Lendlease has been entrusted with many projects of public, cultural and social significance: constructing the Sydney Opera House, creating the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York, and restoring and renovating historic buildings such as London’s Tate Britain and National Theatre.

As we expand our experience and our footprint, we aspire to continue creating places people want and care about, and providing value for securityholders and the broader community.

Headquartered in Sydney, our people are located in four operating regions: Australia, Europe, the Americas and Asia.


Telstra is a leading telecommunications and technology company with a proudly Australian heritage and a longstanding, growing international business. We have been operating in the Americas for over 25 years under the Telstra Enterprise division, which provides data and IP transit, internet connectivity, network application services such as unified communications and cloud, and managed services to over 500 businesses in 160 cities in the region.

Our products and services are supported by one of the largest fiber optic submarine cable systems reaching Asia-Pacific and beyond, with licenses in Asia, Europe and the Americas, and access to more than 2,000 points-of-presence around the world. Through our unparalleled network reach and reliability as well as market-leading customer service and expertise, we connect businesses in the Americas to some of the world’s fastest growing economies, including China, Southeast Asia, North Asia, and Australia. 


Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company's success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of its employees and their application of the most innovative technologies in the world.

Corporate Members

AACC Patron Member

Insightly provides customer relationship management software for businesses of all sizes across a range of industries such as manufacturing, consulting, professional services, media and advertising, non-profit, technology and others. With more than 1.5 million users and over 25,000 companies worldwide, Insightly is the world’s most popular CRM software for Google and Office 365 users.Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, Insightly is backed by $50 million in funding from leading venture capital firms such as Emergence Capital Partners, Cloud Apps Capital Partners, Scott Bommer and Sozo Ventures.

CSIRO is Australia's pre-eminent national science organization, accelerating innovation through global science. By facilitating relationships that connect Australian researchers with U.S. projects, CSIRO expedites mutually beneficial opportunities for scientific advances. With more than 3,700 patents, 300 licenses and 450 spin-out companies, CSIRO collaborates to turn big ideas into disruptive products.


Melbourne, Victoria is Australia's tech capital.

With a lifestyle that is envied around the world, Melbourne is home to one of the Asia Pacific's leading technology and startup clusters, offering access to deep talent (highest number tech graduates in the country) through its world-class education system and superior infrastructure. The Government of Victoria is committed to building capability and supporting a growing network of investors, accelerators, incubators and technology parks.

The Victorian Government Business Office (VGBO) in San Francisco is your single point of entry for tech investment in Melbourne and we welcome the opportunity to discuss your business needs and provide services that will allow your company to build a strong business future in Asia Pacific.


We are the San Francisco office for New South Wales (NSW) Trade & Investment – an Australian State Government economic development agency, we assist:

• US companies expanding to Sydney and NSW

• Sydney and NSW companies exporting to the US market

You can also visit our websites for more general information on investing in Sydney and New South Wales, and programs for NSW exporters.


Midsize Business Members

Spott Lucey & Wall is a local CPA firm providing a full range of taxation and attestation services. We have over 30 years of experience assisting our domestic and international business and individual clients manage their demanding cross border transactions. We offer our clients extensive technical skills and resources to provide solutions to complex business issues. Our professional staff has been specially trained with the quality and depth of knowledge to help our clients succeed. 


Arete Wealth Strategists is a cross border wealth management firm for Australian / American expats. We bring strategy, structure, clarity, confidence and compliance to our clients’ global financial lives and keep it that way. We take a holistic view of our client's financial situation with an emphasis on helping them meet their life goals. We align with clients who see the purpose of money as a means to enhance their own and their families’ well-being. We view our success as maximizing return on life, not simply your return on investment. 


King & Spalding helps leading companies advance complex business interests in more than 160 countries. Working across a highly integrated platform of more than 1,200 lawyers in 22 offices globally, we deliver tailored commercial solutions through world-class offerings and an uncompromising approach to quality and service.


The San Francisco Bay Area is at the centre of global technology and innovation. The Australian Consulate-General in San Francisco focuses on investment attraction in key areas including digitech, cyber security, agritech and clean energy. Australian start-ups and entrepreneurs looking to access the Bay Area ecosystem can apply to participate in the Austrade-managed Landing Pad.


Created in 1996, Currencies Direct is an international payments and foreign exchange firm committed to making international money transfers safer, quicker, and cheaper. Delivering an exceptional service with a personal, friendly approach, they’ve won the MoneyAge ‘Money Transfer Provider of the Year’ award four times and have an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot, with thousands of five-star reviews.

In addition to benefitting from the most competitive exchange rates and no transfer fees, Currencies Direct customers also have access to a range of services and products designed to help you get the most for your money.

Use this link to register for a free account with AACC member rates: AACC MEMBER RATE

Small Business Members


Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in researchlearning and teaching and engagement. It’s consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as number 1 in Australia and number 32 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020).

Todd St Vrain

Regional Manager,

North America (USA & Canada)

E: todd.stvrain@unimelb.edu.au


Athena Blue Global helps shape a better future for forward-thinking businesses worldwide. With a focus on people across our vision and strategy, change and project management, technology, sustainability and wellbeing expertise, we deliver exceptional outcomes that help leaders achieve their vision.


Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on helping organizations being changed by technology and the digital world. With over 1400 lawyers in 30 offices across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America, we're ready to help you wherever you are in the world.

Our San Francisco representative office provides US businesses with a full suite of legal services and advice related to matters in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, including international expansion and investments outside the US, intellectual property, disputes, data privacy, venture capital transactions, cross-border M&A, HR issues, complex restructuring and transformational projects and coordinated multi-jurisdictional services. Our on the ground presence and convenient base in the Pacific Time Zone allows us to be closer to our US clients, to help you navigate your legal requirements outside the US and meet your strategic objectives for doing business internationally.

We have developed a comprehensive setting up guide for companies looking to do business in Australia. Australia is a diverse, multicultural country that offers foreign investors a robust, well-regulated economy, advanced infrastructure and a stable political environment making it an attractive place to invest and do business. Bird & Bird can provide the range of expertise and insights you require to expand into new global markets, from business model design and corporate structuring to local regulatory requirements and restrictions.

Contact maya.mancuso@twobirds.com for our guide and to learn more.

At Littler, our unparalleled commitment to labor and employment law helps our clients navigate a complex business world with nuanced legal issues – building better solutions for their toughest challenges.

How do we do it? By harnessing our deep experience and expansive resources that are local everywhere. By recruiting a diverse team of the brightest minds and fostering a culture that celebrates original thinking. By disrupting the status quo with bold, groundbreaking innovation – all in service to our clients. Because at Littler, we’re fueled by ingenuity and inspired by you.

With a singular focus on labor and employment law, our team is better equipped to serve your business.


Trade & Investment Queensland (TIQ) in North America oversees the trade and investment portfolio across the North American markets of the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.

TIQ in North America has a focus on attracting investment into Queensland priority sectors such as synthetic biology, bio-industrial, renewable energy and innovative technologies. In addition, the agency advises and supports Queensland companies with their market entry and growth strategy for the North American markets and promotes Queensland’s capabilities across those key sectors.

Contact: Viki Forrest 

Viki.Forrest@tiq.qld.gov.au

Experience the timeless elegance of The St. Regis San Francisco, featuring recently refreshed guest rooms, suites, and a new bar. This Forbes 5-Star hotel in the SoMa District offers personalized service and elegant accommodations. Its location, in the heart of downtown’s arts district is the perfect vantage point to enjoy world class museums, shopping, and dining.

The Village Doctor is a Concierge Medicine Practice for Families. For the past 19 years, we’ve helped families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get and stay healthy. This year we’re coming up to our 20th year of caring for families in the Bay Area. Find out more about how our medical team can support you and your family by clicking here.

The Village Doctor: Old Fashioned Values with Modern Medicine

Originally from Australia, Bill Williamson and his wife Dawn had been lovers of wine long before creating their California winery.Bill no doubt, enjoys challenging the status quo.

“We wanted to create wines that represent a true luxury brand and to share them with those who recognize that brand as having value.

Williamson wines are only available to an elite group of customers via their wine club. Their customer network ranges from individuals and families to professionals and business leaders.


Visual Traffic is a boutique, full service creative agency based in Melbourne - Australia, but servicing the World!

Our bunch of talented crew bring enormous industry experience that allows us to focus and service Sport, Corporate, Retail/FMCG and Health where we have put smiles on the faces of all our clients.

We pride ourselves on offering an end to end opportunity or any where between, with our focuses on strategy, branding, marketing, design and print materials, digital presence be it website, organic social media or digital advertising.

At Visual Traffic, we solve problems and nurture growth and evolution of all sizes of business.


The SMATS Group of companies are international leaders in providing Australian taxation, finance, and property services to Australian expatriates, foreign investors and intended migrants to Australia since 1995. 
Our global expertise and unrivalled knowledge of the Australian taxation system means our clients benefit from personalised advice and comprehensive wealth strategies. We show our clients how to benefit from all the unique advantages available to Australian expats whilst abroad, so they can return home to pay no tax on their Australian salary for many years.
 
We are also recognised as Australia’s number one mortgage broker to Australian expatriates and non-residents since 1991. Our team can quickly secure pre-approval or help you refinance to a lower-rate loan, saving you thousands.
 
Our services:
  • Expat & foreign buyer's home loans
  • Home loan refinancing
  • Australian tax returns
  • Dual tax compliance
  • Expat & repatriation tax planning
  • Property tax planning
  • Retirement tax planning
  • Superannuation and overseas pensions
  • Family trusts & Inheritance
  • Negative gearing & capital gains
  • Property ownership structures
  • Life insurance and income protection strategies
  • Asset protection & wealth transfer strategies
  • Australian real estate
  • Property management
  • Property investment strategies
  • Buyer’s agency
 
Take advantage of our special members offer. Book your free initial consultation to discover ways you may reduce your taxable income, maximise personal savings and implement strategies to enhance your wealth.

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Property is more than bricks and mortar in Australia—it's a national obsession. However, navigating the Australian property market as an expat is anything but seamless. The process is fragmented, confusing, and often daunting, with archaic processes, multiple stakeholders, and heaps of paperwork.

At Milk Chocolate, we provide Australian expat buyers, whether investors or owner-occupiers, with a streamlined solution encompassing everything from research and planning to buying, building, and management.

Hire the best Chefs for an incredible experience! 

Forget dining out. You can entertain at home without the stress. CHEFIN is the largest network of independent Chefs. Each dish is a thoughtfully crafted masterpiece, showcasing skill & creativity. Book with us for peace of mind. We take pride in our work.


OFX grew from the idea that there had to be a better, fairer way to move money around the world. That was over 20 years ago, and since then, over 1 million customers have trusted OFX with transfers in over 50 currencies to 127 countries.

They don’t just offer great rates. OFX believes real help from real people counts. That’s why their clients get the best of both worlds – a seamless digital platform, combined with 24/7 phone access to currency experts.

When it comes to moving money, peace of mind is important. OFX are monitored by over 50 regulators globally and work within a network of carefully selected banking partners.

So, whether you’re sending money to friends and family abroad, or doing business across borders, OFX can get your money where it needs to go. Fast, simple, secure.

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We are excited to announce that Boomerang’s Australian Inspired Eats is the official pie of AACC San Francisco!

Boomerang’s Foods brings Aussie inspired food to your grocer’s frozen door. These savory pies are filled with delicious meat and veggies and wrapped in our signature flaky puff pastry. You can find Boomerang’s at Safeway, Whole Foods, and other fine retailers in the San Francisco area. Turn mealtime upside Down Under!

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In this age of 'big company' buyouts, increasing consolidation and mass production, Old Bridge Cellars brings you a group of Australian winemakers who retain their belief in artisan winemaking. Respecting the land and with minimal intervention in the winery, their wines remain true to the soils from which they come.

We see as our mission the promotion of Australia's  'real wines', championing those winemakers who give everything in their pursuit of truly distinctive, regionally defined styles that sit comfortably with the world's best. And who believe they can do it even better again next vintage!

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The success of Penfolds has been driven by the generations of visionaries and innovators. From the beginning in 1844 to today, the merging of science, art and innovation has driven Penfolds to become one of Australia's most famed and respected winemakers.
To further your Penfolds wine experience, vintage release tasting notes are written by Penfolds winemakers at the time of release. Each tasting note describes the wine's nose, palate and color; the first marker of the wines journey in bottle. Each Penfolds wine has a unique history of which an excerpt is shared.

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We combine world-class winemaking with world-class brand marketing.

Treasury Wine Estates is one of the world's largest wine companies, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Through world-class winemaking and brand marketing, our business is focused on meeting evolving consumer interests across the globe, and on delivering sustainable growth. Everything we do is dedicated to realising our ambition of becoming the world's most admired premium wine company.

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