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IP Australia is responsible for granting patent, trade mark, industrial design and plant breeder's rights.

The Government has committed to promoting Australia's bid to host the world's largest and most powerful telescope, the $2 billion Square Kilometre Array (SKA).

Small business forms a vital part of the Australian economy, contributing significantly to the GDP and private sector employment.

Key points and facts and figures about the Services sector, including its contribution to the Australian economy.

SCOPE’s name reflects its objective to establish, with young people in particular, the connection between the study of science in senior secondary school and the career options that become available.

The Review of the National Innovation System reflects the value the Australian Government places on a strong innovation system and its determination to harness the economic and social benefits of innovation for Australia.

The AATB operates the Anglo-Australian Observatory (AAO), which manages the Anglo-Australian Telescope (AAT), the only world-class optical telescope based in Australia.

The AISRF aims to facilitate and support Science and Technology research cooperation between Australia and India.

AIATSIS is the National Research Institute for Indigenous studies and Indigenous thought.

The mission of the ARC is to advance Australia’s research excellence to be globally competitive and deliver benefits to the community.

The objective of the CTS is to provide high quality research commercialisation training for the next generation of Australian researchers.

CSIRO carries out scientific research to assist Australian industry and to further the interests of the Australian community; and to contribute to national and international objectives and responsibilities of the Australian Government.

Australia has globally recognised ICT skills in eGovernment, eHealth, eSecurity, intelligent transport systems, judicial systems, transaction and financial software and digital content (computer games and movie animation).

The Intelligent Island Program was developed in 1999 as a special industry development program as part of the second sale of Telstra.

The International Science Linkages (ISL) Program supports collaboration between leading Australian and international researchers in order to contribute to Australia’s economic, social and environmental wellbeing.

The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is a next generation defence force combat aircraft and Australia's involvement has been recognised by identifying Australian industry capabilities.

Products of the textile, clothing and footwear sector includes textiles, clothing, carpet, footwear and technical textiles. The TCF industries are currently under review.

Questacon presents creative, interactive science exhibitions and programs. These programs and exhibitions are made accessible to rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Key points and facts and figures about the R&D Tax Concession and Business Expenditure on Research and Development (BERD).

The Regional Protection Scheme (RPS) helps to protect designated regional higher education providers from losses they incur in their total Research Training Scheme and Institutional Grant Scheme allocations against a 2001 baseline.

Research Infrastructure Block Grants (RIBG) Scheme provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to eligible Higher Education Providers (HEPs) to maintain and strengthen Australia’s knowledge base and research capabilities.

The Research Training Scheme (RTS) provides block grants to support research training for domestic students undertaking Doctorate and Masters degrees by research.

The sector comprises a range of companies selling products in Australia and overseas and operating in applications of biotechnology that include health, industrial processing, agriculture and the environment.

AIMS generates and transfers knowledge to support the sustainable use and protection of the tropical marine environment through innovative, world class research.

As Australia's national nuclear research and development organisation and the centre of Australian nuclear expertise, ANSTO provides the Government with expert scientific and technical advice.

APAs are available to domestic postgraduate students of exceptional research promise who undertake their degree by research at an eligible Australian higher education provider.

The Australian Government is providing $25.5 million through the ASHER program over three years (2007-09) to assist eligible higher education providers (HEPs) with the establishment of digital repositories.

Australia's exports are outlined by industry, volumes and values, destinations and economy.

The purpose of the Chair in Child Protection funding is support the operation of an Australian Centre for Child Protection to work collaboratively across disciplinary and organisational boundaries.

CRCs are collaborations between industry, Australian universities and public sector research agencies to develop innovative research concepts into useable products and processes.

The Enterprise Connect network is a central plank of the government’s "Innovation Future for Australian Industry" policy platform.

The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative is the Australian Government’s new research excellence and evaluation system.

Australia is an attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) because of its strong economy, its political stability, its highly productive workforce, its corporate governance standards and its strong links with the Asia Pacific region.

The Future Fellowships scheme is intended to address the uncertain career paths for researchers that cause many highly qualified mid-career researchers to further their careers overseas due to lack of opportunities in Australia.

The Implementation Assistance Program (IAP) assists eligible higher education providers (HEPs) in meeting the costs of changing the nature and amount of information they collect about researchers and research.

It is estimated that most independent contractors are employed in the construction industry, particularly in the housing sector. Most independent contractors are tradespersons.

Information about Australian businesses and the implementation of an innovation

The Institutional Grants Scheme (IGS) provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to eligible (HEPs).

The IPRS program enables international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers.

Effective international engagement plays an important role in contributing to the quality of Australian science and its capacity to deliver benefits to the broader community.

The purpose of these grant-in-aid programs are for activities to foster an understanding of, or promote research and scholarship in, science, social science and the humanities in Australia.

Consistent with a whole of government approach to policy making, on business, science and research issues, this Department maintains linkages with a number of other departments.

Information about the manufacturing industry that is a vital part of the Australian economy.

The Australian Government is committed to the introduction of a new system of mission-based compacts with universities to cover education, research and research training, community outreach, and industry collaboration and innovation-related activities.

Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of matter at the molecular scale and needs to be developed in a responsible manner that effectively addresses its health, safety and environmental implications.

NCRIS provides funding to develop and fund national research infrastructure projects.

NICTA is a national centre of research excellence funded on behalf of the Australian Government jointly by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE).

National Research Priorities (NRPs) are designed to focus the Australian Government’s research effort into those areas that can deliver economic, social and environmental benefits to Australia.

The automotive industry is dependent on attracting investment, building up skills, encouraging research and development and ensuring that government programs are effective and efficient. An outline of the Review of the Automotive Industry is included.

Portfolio Fact Sheets for the Department of Innovation

This service charter outlines the Department's vision and mission. It outlines the values of the Department and our service values. It also provides contact details for stakeholders.

Details the branch structure of the Department and portfolio agencies.

Outline of Department's aim, reporting requirements and contact information.

Portfolio Budget Statements, Media Releases and associated information for the 2008-09 Financial Year.

Information about eligibility to apply for jobs at DIISR, our graduate program, application cover sheets, and contact details.

This Agreement provides the terms and conditions of employment for employees of the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) who are employed in classifications below the Senior Executive Service (SES).

To assist with the processing of your application, you should complete this form and attach it to the front of your application. Information collected on this form will be treated confidentially and may be used for statistical purposes.

What to do if you receive an email containing a suspicious attachment which says it comes from us.

The Department's Annual Report and financial statements for previous financial years are available either as an online document or as downloadable PDF documents.

The plan describes our key priorities and the strategies we will pursue over the next three years. The key priorities have been agreed with our Ministers as being the areas of primary focus for the Department.

Overview 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.

The Department's most recent Strategic Plans and Corporate Plans are archived here.

The Department's previous Budgets are available from this page.

This is the homepage for information about the Graduate Development Program.

Due to Machinery of Government changes, the Department of Innovation is currently reviewing the attached Reconciliation Action Plan, which was developed by the former Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.

The Harradine Order was established for all Commonwealth agencies to table lists of files depicting the operation of the agency. This page contains lists of files for the Department and some related agencies.

The process for reporting fraud against, and within, the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.

A list of all consultancy contracts let to the value of $10,000 or more.

Profile of Mark Paterson, Secretary of the Department since 18 January 2002.

Nine individuals and five teams were presented with Australia Day Achievement Medallions in recognition of significant contributions or outstanding service to the former Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources during 2007.

The attached file sets out the Senate Order Listing on Contracts above $100,000 for the 2007 Calendar Year.

This is the Generic return for Grant Programs covered by terms of Senate Order relating to contracts above $100,000 for the 2007 Calendar Year.

2008-09 Portfolio Budget Statements

The Department's Annual Report 2006-07 was tabled on 31 October 2007. It is available to view or download in PDF format.

These User Notes contain an explanation of the purpose and operation of the clauses and schedules of the standard departmental Contract for the Provision of Services

Each Australian Government agency that has responsibility for business regulation is required to publish a regulatory plan on its website early in each financial year.

This page provides a range of contact details for the Department.

The Department of Innovation strives as a key priority to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing a national innovation system driving knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity.