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. Australian Industry Participation Policy Fact SheetThe objective is to maximise opportunities for Australian industry to participate in major investment projects and global supply chains in line with the Australian Industry Participation (AIP) National Framework. 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. 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. Department of Innovation Fact Sheet OverviewOverview of the Department's portfolio, including information about its responsibilities and commitment to developing policies and delivering programs to provide lasting economic benefits ensuring Australia's competitive future. Enhanced Project By-Law Scheme (EPBS) Fact SheetSupport the undertaking of major investment projects in Australia, by providing relief from customs duty on certain capital items and encourage the involvement of Australian industry in global supply chains. GovForms Fact SheetTo help businesses find, manage and complete government forms online without having to understand the structure of government or individual agencies. IP Australia Fact SheetIP Australia grants rights in patents, trade marks and designs and provides information programs designed to increase awareness of the benefits of effective protection and use of IP. 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. Pharmaceuticals Partnerships Program (P3) Fact SheetThe Pharmaceuticals Partnerships Program is a $150 million five year competitive entry program, focused on increasing the level of high quality pharmaceuticals R&D and the number of partnerships between pharmaceuticals companies and the research sector. Pooled Development Funds (PDF) Program Fact SheetThrough a range of taxation incentives, the program encourages investment in PDFs which in turn provide a pool of funds which specialist managers invest in companies that they expect will provide high returns. This program is now closed. Science Industry Fact SheetDevelop a vibrant, integrated, export-driven science industry that is growing at above industry averages, generating high value-added products and services, and is globally recognised for its innovation and excellence. Tariff Concession System (TCS) Fact SheetThe Tariff Concession System supports Australia's industry competitiveness by lowering cost structures through reduction in customs duty on imported business inputs and removing the duty on imported consumer items where there is no equivalent Australian production. Tradex Fact SheetThe Tradex program supports the development of Australia's manufacturing and export capability by providing relief from customs duty and GST on imports that are subsequently exported. |