Simon Crean, Australia’s Minister for Trade, and Kamal Nath, Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry, at the India-Australia Joint Business Council Meeting in Melbourne earlier this year

Australia’s prowess as a world class destination for products and services… India’s development as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies… It’s naturally-made matches like these that form the backdrop of a breathtaking canvas that’s over a century old and still going strong, says Ivor Vaz.

When we initially heard of ‘Australia’, the epic feature film being produced by 20th Century Fox, our first reaction was: “Whoa, it’s about time someone grabbed the opportunity to showcase this great continent-county, located in southern hemisphere, between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific.”

A global leader in diamond production, Rio Tinto provides a fully-integrated diamond exploration, mining and marketing business. Bill Champion, Managing Director of Rio Tinto’s Diamond Business tells Ivor Vaz about the company’s longstanding association with India, amongst various other vital issues.

Could you shed some light on Rio Tinto’s global diamond businesses and in particular about the Argyle mine in Western Australia

The lush and ever-inviting Northern Territory calls for one and all to be a part of its varied landscape of opportunities.

Have you ever thought about living and working in Australia's Northern Territory; a vibrant and exciting place, where you can really make your mark as a professional and ambitious worker?