Budget 2012-13 

The Australian Government announced its 2012-13 Budget on Tuesday, 8 May 2012. This page contains announcements and Budget information relating to the Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education Portfolio. 

Media releases

The following media releases are available on the Portfolio Ministers' website.

• Investing in a quality training system to secure Australia's future 
• Investing in science and maths for a smarter future 
• Investing in world-class science and research 
• Record investment opens the doors to nation's universities 
• Training Australians to meet future workforce needs 
• Innovation the key to driving productive industries 
• New innovation centre to help power Australian manufacturing 
• New tax reforms and better support for small business 

2012-13 Portfolio Budget Statements

Full versions of the Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) are available to download [PDF 2.78MB] [ DOC 1.24MB].

Further information

Further information on the Australian Government's 2012-13 Budget can be found at the Australian Government's Budget website.

Information about previous Budgets for the Portfolio can be accessed from the Previous Budgets page.