AusIndustry is the Australian Government’s business support program, part of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. AusIndustry delivers programs for businesses and individuals worth around 2 Billion U.S. Dollars per year including innovation grants, clean technology, tax incentives, duty concessions, small business development, industry support, and venture capital.[1]

History edit

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 edit

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 edit

 
AusIndustry locations, as of December 2011.

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 edit

  1. ^ Department of Industry, Innovation, Science,Research and Tertiary Education, "Our Organisation". Archived from the original on 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2011-02-21.[full citation needed]
  2. ^ Australian Senate, Senate Chamber Hansard: 4/5/1994, Page 165

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