AusIndustry
AusIndustry is the Australian Government’s specialist business program delivery division in the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education. AusIndustry delivers programs for businesses and individuals worth around A$2 billion per year including innovation grants, clean technology, tax incentives, duty concessions, small business development,industry support and venture capital.[1]
History
The Australian Government announced the creation of AusIndustry on 4 May 1994 as a result of the White Paper Working Nation: White Paper on Employment and Growth 1994.[2]
Services
AusIndustry delivers business services that build on three key drivers of economic growth - innovation, investment and international competitiveness. AusIndustry provides incentives to help Australian businesses:
- conduct research and development;
- grow small business;
- take up new technology;
- undertake industry-specific manufacturing and production; and
- commercialise a new technology or venture.
Office locations
AusIndustry has customer service managers located in more than 20 offices across Australia, including 15 regional offices, plus a national contact centre and website.
References
- ↑ Department of Industry, Innovation, Science,Research and Tertiary Education, "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2011-02-21.
- ↑ Australian Senate, Senate Chamber Hansard: 4/5/1994, Page 165