Through the initiative of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and its founding members, the Hong Kong Australia Business Association Limited (HKABA) was established in 1987. Since then, the Association has experienced tremendous growth in terms of membership base and activities.    The  Association now registers over 800 members in Australia and Hong Kong and has formed its chapters in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, and Northern Territory. 

Its membership profile cuts across various industry sectors with Trading groups as its largest members, Legal Services comes second followed by the Logistics sector. Other major industry groups within the membership base include Accounting, Business Consultancy, Real Estate, Retail, Education and Travel Services.  A committee headed by its president governs each of these chapters.

Effective from 1st July 2010:

1 Year Membership
Corporate Membership $400.00(incl GST) (nomination of three members within the same state)   Individual Membership $150.00  (incl GST) Student Membership $40.00 (incl GST) 2 Year Membership (10% discount) Corporate Membership $720.00(incl GST) (nomination of three members within the same state)   Individual Membership $270.00  (incl GST)

This fee is for a financial year and renewable on 1st July every year. For members joining after the 1st of January, the fee is 50% of the annual amount.