Australian Business Number (ABN) Business Names Registration ProjectThe Australian Government is providing $89.2 million over ten years from 2007-08 for the Australian Business Number (ABN) Business Names Registration Project. As part of the Council of Australian Governments' (COAGs') regulatory reform agenda, this initiative will develop a seamless online registration process for ABNs and business names, including trademark searching. Budget 2003-2004Portfolio Budget Statements and Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES) for the 2003-2004 financial year are available. In addition, information on the National Measurement Institute is provided. business.gov.au Fact Sheetbusiness.gov.au is the Australian Government's award-winning website offering simple and convenient access to government information, transactions and services for business, in particular for small to medium-sized businesses. What We DoWe aim to improve the wellbeing of Australians through developing, implementing and administering policies, programs and services to increase the international competitiveness of Australian manufacturing, resources and service industries and to develop Australia's innovation and technology capabilities and infrastructure. business.gov.au - ABN Lookup Fact SheetThe Department is working with ATO to make it easy for businesses to apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN), a Tax File Number online and search ABN information through the ABN Lookup web site. AusIndustry Fact SheetAusIndustry's objective is to deliver a range of business and industry assistance programs which achieve the Government's policy objectives of fostering investment and supporting businesses to become more innovative and internationally competitive. National Measurement Institute (NMI) Fact SheetDeliver world-class measurement standards and services that enhance innovation, increase industry competitiveness, facilitate trade, underpin regulation and improve the well-being of Australian society. GovForms Fact SheetTo help businesses find, manage and complete government forms online without having to understand the structure of government or individual agencies. Enterprise Connect Fact SheetEnterprise Connect will provide Australia's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with access to the best advice, technology and research. Future Fellowships Fact SheetIn the 2008-09 Federal Budget, the Government met its election commitment to fund the $844 million Future Fellowships scheme for top mid-career researchers. Square Kilometre Array Fact SheetThe Government has committed to promoting Australia's bid to host the world's largest and most powerful telescope, the $2 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA). |