AusIndustry is the
Australian Government
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's business support program, part of the
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) is an Government of Australia, Australian government department operating from 1 July 2022. Formerly known as the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER), the Clima ...
. AusIndustry delivers programs worth around
US$
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2billion per year . It provides business and individuals with innovation grants,
clean technology
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, tax incentives, duty concessions, small business development, industry support, and venture capital.
History
The Australian Government announced the creation of AusIndustry on 4 May 1994 as a result of the
White Paper
A white paper is a report or guide that informs readers concisely about a complex issue and presents the issuing body's philosophy on the matter. It is meant to help readers understand an issue, solve a problem, or make a decision. Since the 199 ...
Working Nation: White Paper on Employment and Growth 1994.
[Australian Senate, Senate Chamber Hansard: 4/5/1994, Page 165]
References
External links
* {{Official website, https://www.industry.gov.au/science-technology-and-innovation/industry-innovation/ausindustry
Government of Australia
Industry in Australia