ASEAN Growth: ASEAN Market Update for Riverina Businesses

The ASEAN region is projected to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2040, driven by rising incomes, urbanisation, and digital adoption. This event will highlight the significant growth opportunities for Riverina businesses in Southeast Asia. With a focus on the food, beverage and agricultural sectors, this event will offer valuable insights on how NSW businesses can capitalise on these dynamic markets to expand and diversify their exports. 

The event is part of the ‘ASEAN Market Update for NSW Businesses’ series, providing businesses with key market trends, sector-specific opportunities, and expert insights on the practicalities of doing business in the region. Participants will hear firsthand from businesses who have successfully expanded into the ASEAN region.  

Additional speakers to be announced soon.

Event Details​​​​​​​

Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025

Time: Registration and lunch at 12.30pm – 1.00pm. Event at 1.00pm – 2.30pm. Networking at 2.30pm - 3.00pm.

Venue: Mawambul Training Centre, Building 412, Mambarra Drive, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Places are limited, register to confirm your attendance by Friday 26 September 2025.   

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Asialink Business team at asialinkbusiness-events@unimelb.edu.au.

PLEASE NOTE: For any registrations received after Friday 26 September at 10am, we cannot guarantee your dietary requirements.

The Hon Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building, Minister for Corrections

After moving to Australia from Laos with his parents and brothers when he was just six, Anoulack attended Robert Townson Primary and Robert Townson High School in Raby.

Before entering Parliament, Anoulack worked as an economist for 13 years and served as a councillor and later as mayor on Campbelltown City Council.

After his election as Member for Macquarie Fields in 2015, he served as Shadow Minister for Finance and Shadow Minister for Industry and Trade between 2021 and 2022.

Following the election of the Minns Labor Government in March 2023, Anoulack was appointed Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building and Minister for Corrections.

Dr Joe McGirr MP, Independent Member for Wagga Wagga

Dr Joe McGirr was elected to the NSW parliament as an independent for the seat of Wagga Wagga in 2018 at an historic byelection and was re-elected in 2019 and 2023. 

Dr Joe is a passionate advocate using his independent voice to ensure a safe liveable community that grows in a strong and responsible way.

Leon Skaliotis, CEO, Chair, Flavourtech Pty Ltd

Leon Skaliotis is the CEO for Flavourtech and joined this Australian based technology company in 2005. Flavourtech are based in Griffith NSW and manufacture and install unique processing equipment for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries world wide.

Flavourtech were NSW state winners at the Export Council Awards for the Manufacturing category in 2017 and 2018 and went on to win the National Manufacturing category in 2018. Additionally, Flavourtech were humble winners of the 2020 Premier’s NSW Export Council Resilience program through what was a challenging year for the company. More recently Flavourtech were recognized as Regional Exporter in the 2022 and 2024 Premier’s NSW Export Awards and won the Trade & Investment Award at the 2023 IABCA Awards held in New Delhi.

Leon was promoted to Chair of the Flavourtech Board in 2019. 

Ross Anderson, CEO, Murray Cod Australia Ltd

Ross Anderson is the CEO of Murray Cod Australia Ltd, Australia's leading producer of premium, sustainably farmed Murray cod. With a background in agribusiness and finance, Ross is driving strategic development of the Aquna brand into a globally recognised name in fine-dining seafood. Under his leadership, the company has championed sustainable aquaculture practices, pioneering technological advancements, and international market expansion. Ross is passionate about utilizing the cultural and ecological legacy of  Murray cod to elevate its status as a world-class culinary product. His vision blends innovation with tradition, and positioning MCA as a model for ethical, scalable protein production in the 21st century.

James Wilson, Head of Asia Pacific and Emerging Markets, Casella Family Brands

James is responsible for the development and execution of key strategic projects for Casella Family Brands across the Asia Pacific and Emerging markets region. He joined Casella Family Brands in April 2013, and has many years of international market experience working across the United Kingdom, Asia and Australia. Prior to joining Casella Family Brands James held senior positions at Accolade Wines and Constellation Brands. He has an in-depth knowledge of the international wine landscape and a personal passion and knowledge for wine that started at a young age when managing his family’s vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. James holds a Bachelor of Management from the University of South Australia, and a Graduate Diploma in Wine Business from Adelaide University. 

Claire Stephens, Director Strategic Growth, Asialink Business

Biography coming soon.