Innovation is one of the key drivers of economic growth. The Department helps industry through a range of programs and seeks to nurture emerging knowledge-based industries. Further information is offered through the links below.
| General information |
| This page provides general background information on a range of Departmental programs and activities. |
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| Media Releases |
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The Department distributes a variety of media releases to stakeholders and news media on behalf of portfolio Ministers and the Department. |
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| Reports |
| The Department publishes a range of reports, reviews and other documents relating to individual programs and activities across the portfolio. |
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| Research |
The Department conducts research and analytical studies across a broad range of government and industry activities.
The National Measurement Institute, the national centre for measurement in Australia, conducts research to meet the demands for new measurement standards and greater degrees of accuracy in existing standards for both industry and government. |