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The Department operates a number of programs designed to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Australian industry. These pages include information about particular industry sectors, as well as themes and issues affecting industry as a whole. Further information is offered through the Programs & Services, and Specific Industries and sectors links.
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Underpinning Australia's Industrial Growth Part 1
Part 1 of the Chemicals and Plastics Action Agenda Steering Group's report "Underpinning Australia's Industrial Growth".
Underpinning Australia's Industrial Growth Part 2
Part 2 of the Chemicals and Plastics Action Agenda Steering Group's report "Underpinning Australia's Industrial Growth".
The European Union Standards And Conformity Assessment System
A practical introduction to the European Union standards and conformity assessment system.
Australian Industry Participation (AIP)
The objective is to maximise opportunities for Australian industry to participate in major investment projects and global supply markets in line with the Australian Industry Participation (AIP) National Framework.
Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement
Information about the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement (TTMRA).
business.gov.au - Content Syndication Fact Sheet
Make it easier for small or large business operators to find the government information they need to run their business.
About Action Agendas
General information about Action Agendas
European Community - Australia Mutual Recognition Agreement: Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs about Australia's Mutual Recognition Agreement with the European Union.
APEC Sub Committee on Standards and Conformance - Terms of Reference
This page contains the Terms of Reference for the APEC Sub Committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC)
National Academies Forum: Report for the National Nanotechnology Strategy Taskforce
This is the report prepared by the National Academies Forum for the National Nanotechnology Strategy Taskforce on the environmental, social, legal and ethical aspects of the development of nanotechnologies in Australia.
Australia's Standards and Conformance Infrastructure
Provides information about Australia's standards and conformance infrastructure and links to bodies involved.
IP Australia Fact Sheet
IP 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.
Country of Origin Labelling
Information about compliance with country of origin labelling requirements for goods imported into or manufactured in Australia.
Country of Origin Labelling: Questions and Answers
This page contains some of the more frequent questions about labelling requirements, and associated answers.
Country of Origin Labelling: Rules for origin claims
This page contains a summary of requirements under the Trade Practices Act for making claims about the country of origin of goods sold in Australia.
Free Trade Agreements
Free trade agreements (FTAs) are an important aspect of the Government's integrated trade, industry and innovation strategies which seeks to actively foster dynamic, responsive and competitive Australian industries.
Economic Structural Indicators data card
Data on: Industry contribution to Australian GDP; composition of Expenditure on GDP;Foreign Trade; Total trade shares; shares of the world GDP.
Key Fiscal and Macroeconomic Facts data card
This data card contains information on Commonwealth and State Government budget incomes and expenditure. It also includes an economic and social snapshot which presents additional data on the Australian economy and society.
Key Facts-Australian Industry 2006-07
This data card contains some key information on Australia's industries including investment, value added, exports and employment.
Australian Exports data card
This data card contains information on Australia's exports by industry in both value and chain volume terms.
Background Paper 1 - Overview of Australian Industry
This paper, released in May 2007, sets out data which is relevant to Australian industry, identifying significant characteristics and trends, and placing them in a medium to long-run context.
Australian Industry Participation Policy Fact Sheet
The 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.
Research and Development Start Program Evaluation
An evaluation of the Research and Development (R&D) Start Program was completed in the second half of 2003.
Research & Development (R&D) Tax Concession Program Evaluation
An evaluation of the R&D Tax Concession Program was carried out in mid-2003.
Australia - US Free Trade Agreement - Technical Barriers to Trade
Summarises the content of Chapter 8 of the Australia - US Free Trade Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, for which the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources is the Chapter Coordinator.
Mutual Recognition Agreements
Information about Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) and their benefits to Australian business.
Australia-Singapore Mutual Recognition Agreement
Information about the Australia-Singapore Mutual Recognition Agreement on Conformity Assessment (Singapore MRA).
Australian Industry Participation National Framework
The AIP National Framework encourages Australian, State and Territory governments to adopt a consistent national approach to maximising Australian industry participation in investment projects, in Australia and overseas.
Trade - Technical and Regulatory Barriers
Information about technical and regulatory barriers to trade and the measures being taken to overcome these.
APEC Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance
Terms of reference and other information about the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance (SCSC), formed in 1994 to deal with standards and conformance matters in the APEC region.
CE marking of Australian products for export to the European Union
A guide for Australian manufacturers and exporters who wish to take advantage of market opportunities in Europe.
European Community - Australia Mutual Recognition Agreement
Introducing the European Community - Australia Mutual Recognition Agreement (EC-MRA).
The European Union Standards and Conformity Assessment System - A guide for Australian Manufacturers and Exporters
A guide for Australian Manufacturers and Exporters for the European Union Standards and Conformity Assessment System
Background Paper 2 - Australian Manufacturing Sector Trends. May 2007
This paper, released in May 2007, examines trends in the manufacturing sector, also reviewing each of the manufacturing sector's sub-sectors.
Background Paper 3 - Australian Services Sector Trends
This paper, released in May 2007, examines trends in the services sector, also providing data on employment, output and productivity for each services sub-sector.
Background Paper 4 - Drivers of Change in Australian Industry
This paper, released in May 2007, considers the drivers of change which have been shaping Australia’s economy, industries and firms.