AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business support program, part of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. AusIndustry delivers programs worth around US$2 billion per year as of 2011. It provides business and individuals with innovation grants, clean technology, tax incentives, duty concessions, small business development, industry support, and venture capital.[1]

History

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The Australian Government announced the creation of AusIndustry on 4 May 1994 as a result of the White Paper Working Nation: White Paper on Employment and Growth 1994.[2]

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  1. ^ Department of Industry, Innovation, Science,Research and Tertiary Education, "Our Organisation". Archived from the original on 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2011-02-21.[full citation needed]
  2. ^ Australian Senate, Senate Chamber Hansard: 4/5/1994, Page 165
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