Useful Links

More information about industry assistance is available at the following links.

	Australian Automobile Association The Australian Automobile Association website.
	CentreLink Website The CentreLink Website contains information on the LPG Vehicle Scheme.
	LPG Australia The LPG Australia website.
	Medicare Website The Medicare Website contains information on the LPG Vehicle Scheme.
	Motor Industry Portal The Motor Industry Portal website allows you to select your State's Motor Trades Association.
	R&D Tax Concession Online Gateway
	ACIS Administration Act 1999 Under ACIS, participants receive duty credit which can be used to offset customs duty payable on certain eligible imports.
	ACIS Administration Regulations 2000 - including amendments to date
	ACIS Online Ledger Lodge your quarterly returns using this online application (for existing customers).
	ATO Research and Development Tax Concession Schedule and Instructions The instructions are available in Portable Document Format (PDF).
	ATP Innovations ATP Innovations is a Australia's leading business incubator, we help entrepreneurs build high growth technology businesses. Owned by four of Australia's top universities, ATP Innovations is a vibrant, world-class technology commercialisation hub supporting emerging businesses in life sciences, ICT & engineering technologies. With one of Australia's largest clusters of emerging technology businesses, our programs focus on value-added services to validate and accelerate business growth
	AusIndustry e-Bulletin The AusIndustry e-bulletin provides a national online vehicle to deliver information about industry news, and AusIndustry's latest products and services, upcoming industry and product events and customer successes.
	Austrade Austrade provides export and investment services to Australian companies and international buyers and investors in 94 locations worldwide. See Austrade's EMDG program.
	Austrade - Australian Suppliers Database The Australian Suppliers Database promotes Australian goods and services to overseas buyers through Austrade's website .
	Austrade - New Export Development Program Austrade's New Exporter Development Program provides eligible businesses with practical assistance to develop their business into a successful exporting company through the provision of free export services including advice and information about getting into exporting, export coaching, and assistance on the ground in foreign markets.
	Australian Business Limited Australian Business Limited is a business support organisation that provides information, expert advice and business services that enable organisations to manage their people and growth more efficiently. Our International Trade experts can assist you with export documentation and on the ground assistance and operational management in overseas markets. We also provide expert advice and market information for exporters at all stages of growth. In addition, our advice line service helps businesses with industrial and employee relations issues. We hold regular business events, provide advice on OHS compliance issues and represent the needs of businesses at various levels of government. Other services include training and vocational education, New Apprenticeships, business planning and legal assistance.
	Australian Customs Service Customs manages the security and integrity of Australia's borders. It works closely with other government and international agencies, in particular the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Department of Defence, to detect and deter unlawful movement of goods and people across the border.The agency is a national organisation employing over 4,800 people in Australia and overseas, with its Central Office in Canberra. It has a fleet of ocean-going patrol vessels and contracts two aerial surveillance providers for civil maritime surveillance and response. Protecting the Australian community through the interception of illegal drugs and firearms is a high priority and sophisticated techniques are used to target high-risk aircraft, vessels, cargo, postal items and travellers. This includes intelligence analysis, computer-based analysis, detector dogs and various other technologies.Clients of Customs include the Australian community, the Government, industry, travellers and other government agencies.
	Australian Government Assistance for Cyclone Larry Affected Areas On 20 March 2006 the Far North Queensland coast just south of Cairns was hit by a Category 5 cyclone, Tropical Cyclone Larry. While there was no loss of life, a significant number of homes and businesses in the area were affected and the area was declared a natural disaster zone by the Queensland Government.In response to the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Larry, a number of support measures provided assistance for victims of the cyclone to rebuild their homes, businesses and lives. The Government contribution to the Far North Queensland relief and recovery effort is in excess of $100 million.
	Australian Government Entry Point Comprehensive and integrated access to Australian Government information.
	Australian Industry Participation (AIP) The underlying competitive strengths and capabilities of Australian industry place it in a sound position to compete for, and participate in, major investment projects. Australian firms continue to demonstrate their ability to provide high quality goods and services to nationally significant projects across a range of industries.
	Australian Information Industry Association AIIA assists the ICT industry to meet its business objectives, locally and globally in corporate and government markets. Together, we set the strategic direction of our industry. We influence public policy, engage industry stakeholders and provide our members with business productivity tools, advisory services and market intelligence to accelerate their business growth.
	Australian Institute for Commercialisation The Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC) is a national, not-for-profit company that delivers programs to improve commercialisation of Australia's research investment. AIC activities address key impediments to greater success in the commercialisation sector. These barriers relate to inadequate co-ordination, skills, and analysis.
	Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC) TechFast Program The Australian Institute for Commercialisation's (AIC's) national TechFast program, funded by the Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, and additional financial support from the Victorian, Queensland and South Australian Governments, has been designed to help SMEs locate and adopt new commercially viable technologies or innovative processes, by matching these SMEs with research organisations who possess such technologies and expertise. Businesses that participate in the TechFast program can obtain funded services to offset the cost of assessing and adopting an innovative product or service from the public R&D sector. As well, the AIC appoints a designated TechFast project manager to work alongside the business, allowing the company to concentrate on running their day-to-day operations - an additional resource that is extremely valuable to these SMEs. The program is assisting more than 25 companies fast-track the commercialisation of their innovation by linking with the R&D sector and tapping into intellectual property (IP) across the country.
	Australian Technology Showcase The Australian Technology Showcase program is a promotional and networking government program targeted at small and medium sized Australian business enterprises with innovative, cutting edge technologies.
	Australian Venture Capital Association Ltd AVCAL is the virtual hub of the Australian venture capital industry. Membership of the Association comprises venture capital firms, banks, incubators, angels, corporate advisers, IT&T companies, accountants, lawyers, government bodies, academic institutions and other service providers to the industry.
	BioRegs Online BioRegs Online offers you comprehensive information about the regulation and development of biotechnology and related products in Australia.
	Biotech Business Indicators Biotech Business Indicators provides a ready reference to biotechnology industry and market developments, using key industry and market statistics.
	Biotechnology Links to information on the Australian Government's National Biotechnology Australia.
	Biotechnology - NSW NSW is the base for 40% of biotechnology companies in Australia.
	Biotechnology - TAS The State Government is committed to working with the Tasmanian biotechnology sector to assist in its future growth.
	Biotechnology - VIC Biotechnology is regarded as one of the keys to Victoria's future prosperity with the potential to generate enormous economic, health and environmental benefits.
	Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry - NSW NSW and Sydney at leading edge of biotechnology in Australia. NSW industry employs about 7,000 people and generates over A$2.5 billion in sales and A$600 million in exports. NSW is base for 80% of multinational pharmaceutical and 33% of biotechnology companies in Australia. Around 70% of pharmaceutical companies in Australia have chosen Sydney as their base for their regional operations.
	Biotechnology Australia Biotechnology Australia was established in the 1999-2000 Commonwealth Budget. It is a multi-departmental Government agency - responsible for coordinating non-regulatory biotechnology issues for the Australian Government, and seeks to provide balanced and factual information on biotechnology to the Australian community.
	Biotechnology Investment and Development - QLD An outstanding investment and commercial destination.
	Bounty (Ships) Act 1989
	Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business (BESB) Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business (BESB) is a suite of programs which support a new culture of entrepreneurship by providing competitive, merit-based grants to improve Australia's small business operating skills.
	Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business Program (BESB) With small business accounting for over 95% of all businesses, providing employment for approximately 3.5 million people and contributing an estimated 30% of Australia's economic production, the vitality of the small business sector is essential to the Australian economy. The BESB Program fosters entrepreneurship, including maximising the growth potential and sustainability of small business through: improving business skills of small business owners and/or managers; providing incubation services to maximise small business growth potential and/or business sustainability; and enhancing the capacity of small business owners and/or managers to access information and advice on government programs and initiatives throughout Australia.
	Business, Industry & Resource Development - NT The Department of Business, Industry & Resource Development is in the business of growing the economy of Australia's Northern Territory. The Northern Territory Government offers all of the advantages of a modern sophisticated business environment in a secure democratic location and is all right next door to a market of 450 million people in South East Asia.
	business.gov.au business.gov.au is a whole-of-government service offering essential information on planning, starting and running a business. It also provides Australian businesses with access to government transactions and services.
	Commercial Ready from 1 September 2005 Commercial Ready is a competitive merit-based grant program supporting innovation and its commercialisation. It aims to stimulate greater innovation and productivity growth in the private sector by providing around $200 million per year in competitive grants to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) between 2004-05 and 2010-11. A wide range of project activities can be supported, extending from initial research and development (R&D), through proof of concept, to early-stage commercialisation activities.
	Commercial Ready to 31 August 2005 Commercial Ready is a competitive merit-based grant program supporting innovation and its commercialisation. It aims to stimulate greater innovation and productivity growth in the private sector by providing around $200 million per year in competitive grants to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) between 2004-05 and 2010-11. It offers industry a single entry point to competitive grants for early-stage commercialisation activities, research and development (R&D) with a high commercial potential, and proof-of-concept activities.
	Cooperative Research Centres The Cooperative Research Centres, as part of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, are generally known as CRCs. CRCs bring together researchers from universities, CSIRO and other government laboratories, and private industry or public sector agencies, in long-term collaborative arrangements which support research and development and education activities that achieve real outcomes of national economic and social significance.
	Culture and Recreation The Culture and Recreation Portal provides online access to Australian arts, culture and recreation including stories on Australian culture, history and identity, and cultural and recreational news. It also provides an easy search to a wide range of Australian cultural and recreational websites.
	CVC REEF CVC REEF Investment Managers Limited
	Department of Climate Change The Department of Climate Change (formerly the Australian Greenhouse Office) delivers the majority of programmes under the Australian Government's climate change strategy.
	Department of Industry and Resources WA On 1 July 2001, the former Department of Commerce and Trade became part of the The Department of Industry and Resources is the lead economic development agency in Western Australia. The Department facilitates business in Western Australia by providing services to the mineral and petroleum sector, investment services, business and trade services and state development strategies.
	Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research IISR is AusIndustry's home Department. It is responsible for Australian Government innovation, industry, science and research policy and programs.
	Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
	Email Updates Follow this link to AusIndustry's Email Updates. You can subscribe to free up-to-date information on AusIndustry's products that interest you. You will receive an email notification when new information is added, or existing information is changed, on your area of interest .
	Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) EFIC is the Australian Government's export credit agency and has been assisting Australian exporters and overseas investors for 50 years by providing finance, guarantees, insurance and bonding facilities. EFIC is a self-funding, statutory corporation and operates beyond the limits of the commercial market, providing support when financial, country or industry risks exceed the capacity available in financial markets.
	Export Hub The Export Hub brings together the expertise and services of AusIndustry and Austrade's TradeStart programs to assist Australian businesses.
	Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
	Foreign Investment Review Board The Foreign Investment Review Board advises the Australian Government on Foreign Investment Policy.
	Free Trade Agreement The FTA site features a comprehensive, online guide to Australia's Free Trade Agreement. fta.gov.au can help you identify new opportunities arising through improved market access; understand tariff, quote and rule changes; learning about upcoming trade fairs and missions relevant to your industry; and provide links to a full range of Government services available to your business.
	Government Business Education Network (NSW) - Small Business Services The GBEN, formed in April 1998, brings together more than 20 government agencies (both Commonwealth and State) with an interest in helping small and medium businesses in NSW.
	Grains Research and Development Corporation The Grains Research & Development Corporation is one of the world's leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing and overseeing research and development, delivering improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry.
	GrantsLINK GrantsLINK helps you find funding available under a variety of Government grant programmes for individuals, businesses and communities to help you to develop solutions to local and national problems, fund ideas and initiatives or provide assistance in times of hardship. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms.
	Ideas 2 Market Innovation and Commercialisation Assistance for Queensland Small Business
	Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
	Industrial Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology Strategy highlights the benefits that biotechnology can offer Australian Companies. and outlines initiatives for 2007-2008 under the strategy
	Industry Capability Network ISO: The authority on Australian and New Zealand industry capability.
	Industry Development Centre The Industry Development Centre (IDC-Hunter) is a not for profit business service organisation which delivers the NSW Department of State & Regional Development's Innovation Advisory Program. Based at the University of Newcastle, IDC-Hunter provides services in three core areas including education, evaluation and commercialisation of inventions and intellectual property.
	Industry Research and Development Act 1986 Industry Research and Development Act 1986
	Innovation
	Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - All Action Agendas Action Agendas aim to foster industry leadership and help industries develop strategies for growth, agree on priorities and make commitments to change. This enhances other policies and programs designed to improve economic growth, productivity and the competitiveness of Australian industry.
	Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - Renewable Energy
	InnovationXchange Connecting industry to the ideas and resources they need to innovate.
	Investor's Guide to Victoria Investor's Guide to Victoria's aim is to promote Victoria as an international investment location, to encourage investment in Victoria and to facilitate international investment.
	IP Australia IP Australia is the Australian Government Agency responsible for administering three forms of intellectual property (IP) in Australia; patents, trade marks and designs.
	JAS-ANZ JAS-ANZ - the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand - JAS-ANZ - is a not for profit, self funding international organisation established under a Treaty between the Australian Government and the New Zealand Government on 30 October 1991 to act as the joint accreditation body for Australia and New Zealand for certification of management systems, products and personnel.
	Multimedia Victoria's new R&D Commercialisation Resource Centre The Resource Centre is intended to provide a single entry point for small to medium sized ICT companies to the support mechanisms available for the commercialisation of their intellectual property. The Resource Centre provides links to key government and non-government R&D and commercialisation agencies, policies and programs, sources of finance, infrastructure, intellectual property and skills development.
	My Business Resource Centre myBRC is your guide to the myriad of obstacles, challenges and opportunities every small business operator is faced with when running their own business.
	Nanotechnology
	National Measurement Institute (NMI) The National Measurement Institute (NMI), a division within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and research is responsible for Australia's national infrastructure in physical, chemical, biological and legal measurements. Under the National Measurement Act 1960, NMI is responsible for coordinating Australia's national measurement system, and for establishing, maintaining and realising Australia's units and standards of measurement, thereby allowing Australian industry to operate competitively in a global environment.
	NSW Department of State & Regional Development The NSW Department of State and Regional Development provides information, advice and assistance to foster business growth, industry and innovation throughout NSW.
	OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises in Australia The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are non-binding recommendations addressed by governments to multinational enterprises. They provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct consistent with applicable laws. The Guidelines are part of the OECD Declaration on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises, which the Australian Government has signed up to.
	Pooled Development Funds Act
	Productivity Centres As part of the Industry Statement Global Integration: Changing Markets, New Opportunities, the Australian Government committed $351.8 million over the next ten years to help SMEs through the Australian Industry Productivity Centres (AIPC). The AIPC initiative, operated by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and research (DIISR) is aimed at a group of nearly 50,000 trade-exposed manufacturing and services SMEs in Australia. The AIPC makes it easy for SMEs to source and finance specialist advice, know how, or technologies to improve their business performance
	Sample Audit Guidelines This sample audit program provides guidance to auditors on the steps involved in the audit of a SIP claim and request for determination.
	Section 73B - Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (historical versions) Section 73 - Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (historical versions)
	Sensis Pty Ltd Sensis Pty Ltd (formerly Pacific Access Pty Ltd) is a leading Australian information, advertising and directories provider. Sensis encompasses two of Australia's iconic brands (White Pages(R) and Yellow Pages(R)), along with a leading internet city guide (the CitySearch(R) site), the interactive location and navigation brand (Whereis(R)) and an internet search engine (GOeurekaTM).
	Small Business DIISR - Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business Program The Australian Government provided funding of $60 million in the 2002 budget for four years to 2005-06 to establish the Small Business Assistance Program. This program provides skills development, incubation and advisory services to small business owners and managers throughout Australia.
	Small Business Enterprise Culture Program The Small Business Enterprise Culture Program (SBECP) was announced in the May 1999 Budget, with funding of $6.4 million over three years. This programme meets an election commitment to small business to provide additional funding for skills development initiatives, mentoring services and to support women in small business.
	Small Business Incubators Small business incubators are designed to assist new and growing businesses to become established and profitable by providing premises, advice, services and other support. The "incubation period" is normally from one to three years, during which time fledgling businesses can become established before graduating into the wider business community.
	Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No.2) Bill 2007 - Explanatory Memorandum
	TCF (SIP) Scheme 1999 The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Strategic Investment Program (TCF SIP) is a Commonwealth funded initiative designed to foster the development of sustainable, competitive TCF industries in Australia during the transition to a more competitive trading environment post 2005.
	TCF Post 2005 Package Here you will find information on efforts by the Department and industry to enhance the long term sustainability and international competitiveness of the Australian Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industry. This includes current information on the TCF Post 2005 Package.
	TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme 2005
	TCF Post-2005 Assistance Package Information on efforts by the Government and industry to enhance the long term sustainability and international competitiveness of the Australian Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industry.
	TCF Post-2005 Strategic Investment Program Scheme
	TCF Product Diversification Scheme (PDS)
	TCF Small Business Program Determination 2005 The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Small Business Program Determination 2005 will implement the Australian Government's $25 million ten-year TCF Small Business Program. The TCF Small Business Program is a competitive grants program to improve the business enterprise culture of TCF small businesses that do not qualify for assistance under the TCF (SIP) Scheme or the TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme.
	TCF Strategic Investment Program (TCF SIP) Scheme The SIP is an entitlement program which provides incentives in the form of reimbursement grants to promote investment, innovation and value adding in Australia's textiles, clothing, footwear and leather (TCF&L) industries. The program run from 2000/01 until 2004/05.
	TCF Strategic Investment Program Act 1999 including amendments to date
	Tourism White Paper Tourism White Paper
	TRADEX Scheme Act 1999
	Venture Capital Act 2002 Includes the Act in PDF, RTF and ZIP formats.
	West Tamar Coucil The West Tamar Council website provides information about the West Tamar region.
	Zero Waste SA Zero Waste SA's infrastructure incentive grants funding programs are stimulating industry investment in South Australia. These projects are increasing the beneficial use of materials that could otherwise end up in landfill. Other projects are enabling businesses to increase the capacity and quality of material used in recycling systems and reprocessing infrastructure.

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