Budget 2008-09 

The Australian Government announced its 2008-09 Budget on Tuesday 13 May 2008.  The contents on this page refer to announcements relating to the Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Portfolio.

Media Releases

Budget delivers new directions for innovation, competitiveness and productivity
New innovation program to help make Australia Climate Ready
Re-tooling Australian manufacturers to tackle climate change
$90 million Green Building Fund for more energy-efficient buildings
Green Car Innovation Fund to address climate change challenge
Government to give more postgraduates a head start
Future Fellowships for outstanding mid-career researchers
Budget Provides $42 Million for One-stop Small Business Advisory Centres
Tax Cuts Good News for Small Business Owners
Streamlined programs and new priorities contribute to fiscal discipline

2008-09 Portfolio Budget Statements

All Chapters of the 2008-09 Portfolio Budget Statements
01 User Guide and Portfolio Overview
02 Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
03 Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
04 Australian Institute of Marine Science
05 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
06 Australian Research Council
07 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
08 IP Australia
09 Glossary

Further information on the Australian Government's 2008-09 Budget can be found at:

 Information about previous Budgets can be accessed from the Previous Budgets page.