Event		Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
Date		March 2006
Location		Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Business outcomes		A$7.0 million in export sales by 25 companies - eg, training and development packages (Sri Lanka) and wine (Singapore) - another 13 have verbally confirmed sales - 141 expect sales in the next three years
Events in Australia		32 industry and country themed events (during the Games)
Events overseas		25 events across 11 countries (in lead up to the Games)
Endorsement		Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation
Event		Rugby World Cup 2003
Date		October to November 2003
Location		Australia-wide
Business outcomes		A$496 million in export sales by 295 companies - eg, luxury yacht fit-out (New Zealand) and veterinary supplies (Ireland) - An A$650m investment is expected
Events in Australia		30 industry and country themed events (during the Tournament)
Events overseas		47 events (in lead up to the Tournament)
Endorsement		Australian Rugby Union
Event	Sydney 2000 Olympics
Date	September 2000
Location	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Business outcomes	A$1.2 billion in export deals - eg, interior airport design (Singapore)
Events in Australia	97 industry and country themed events (during the Games)
Endorsement	Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games