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Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) 

The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education has responsibility for ICT industry development. This area of the site contains information about the industry in Australia.

Fact Sheets

The ‘ICT Industry’ fact sheet contains facts and figures on the status of Australia’s ICT industry.  The ‘Intelligent Island’ fact sheet provides an overview of the program which contributes to the development of an internationally competitive ICT sector in Tasmania. 

Information Technology Industry Innovation Council

The Information Technology Industry Innovation Council acts as an advisory body to Minister Combet both in regard to innovation within the sector and information technology's potential to foster innovation across the economy.

National Broadband Network and Australia's ICT Industry

Australia’s ICT industry has a key role to play in delivering the Australian Government’s National Broadband Network (NBN).

Policies and Guides

Australian Government Programs and Incentives Available to the ICT Industry Guide provides a summary of Australian Government assistance programs that are available to the ICT Industry.  The information includes a range of Australian Government programs which may help you to create, innovate, grow and compete globally. 

Guide to Limiting Supplier Liability in ICT Contracts with Australian Government Agencies contains information on the Australian Government's procurement policy concerning limiting supplier liability in ICT contracts.

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) participation procurement policy contains Information on the interacting SME participation policy for major Commonwealth procurements of ICT products and services.

Telework - using technology to change where and when we work

Telework is an activity to use information and communications technologies to free staff from traditional office locations and enable them to work elsewhere. Information about government support is found on this page.

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