Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education - Web Resources
Key web pages and entry points for the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education
All AusIndustry programs
AusIndustry, the Australian Government's business unit within the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Educationprovides business assistance to support innovation, investment and international competitiveness.
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/programs/Pages/programs.aspx
Assessment subsidy for overseas-trained professionals
The Assessment Subsidy for Overseas Trained Professionals program (ASDOT) assists financially disadvantaged, overseas trained professionals. It provides financial support to cover the cost of assessments and/or examinations which must be passed to qualify for employment in certain professions in Australia.
http://www.aei.gov.au/Services-And-Resources/Grants/ASDOT/Pages/default.aspx
Australia's standards and conformance infrastructure
A number of bodies comprise Australia's standards and conformance infrastructure. These are: Standards Australia Limited; The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA); The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) and The National Measurement Institute.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Industry/TradePolicies/TechnicalBarrierstoTrade/Pages/StandardsandConformance.aspx
Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme
The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program provides job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment with nationally recognised pre-vocational training, support and assistance. The program is provided at no cost to participants and assists them to find and keep an Australian Apprenticeship, or to enter employment or further education or training.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/PreVocational/AustralianApprenticeshipsAccessProgram/Pages/default.aspx
Australian Training Awards
The Australian Training Awards are the peak, national awards for vocational education and training sector, recognising and rewarding organisations and individuals for their outstanding contribution to skilling Australia.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/Awards/Pages/default.aspx
business.gov.au
iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Keep up to date with latest business news, search for an ABN, find information on a wide range of business topics.
http://www.business.gov.au/information/socialmedia/pages/iphone.aspx
business.gov.au checklists
Are you new to business? To help you get started, the Australian Government has developed a 'Starting your business checklist' covering many of the basic issues you need to consider. The checklist will be updated on a regular basis; please check that you have the latest version.
http://www.business.gov.au/Information/Pages/business.gov.auchecklists.aspx
Commonwealth scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarships Program (CSP) assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those from rural and regional areas, with costs associated with higher education.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/HigherEducation/StudentSupport/CommonwealthScholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Course search - search for higher education courses
Search the Course Search for courses offered by eligible Australian higher education providers (universities and other institutions). Find out about the cost and the minimum entrance requirements.
http://www.myuniversity.gov.au/CourseSearch
Directory of government and business associations
This directory contains details for federal, state, territory and local governments and for business associations. You can search by the name of an organisation, by key words or you can choose from an alphabetical list.
http://business.gov.au/gbdirectory/Pages/default.aspx
Education Investment Fund (EIF)
The Education Investment Fund will provide funding for projects that create or develop significant infrastructure in higher education institutions, research institutions and vocational education and training providers.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/HigherEducation/Funding/EducationInvestmentFund/Pages/default.aspx
Employee entitlements
Links to the business.gov.au page which provides a range of information on employee entitlements, including wages and conditions, awards and agreements, employee leave and holiday entitlements.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Employingpeople/Employeeentitlements/Pages/default.aspx
Employing people
Employers and employees have obligations to each other. This page links to information about the different aspects involved including: hiring people; employer obligations; employee entitlements; skills development and training; complaints, disputes and employee relations and ending employment.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/employingpeople/pages/default.aspx
Empowering change: Fostering innovation in the Australian Public Service (PDF 837 KB)
This report looks at how to embed innovation in the Australian Public Service (APS). It looks at how agencies, teams, individuals and those external to the public service can play a role in fostering innovation and at what in the current framework needs to change so that the innovative potential of the APS can be realised.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Innovation/PublicSectorInnovation/Documents/Empowering_Change.pdf
Endeavour Awards : Australian scholarships
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and Americas to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to undertake study, research and professional development abroad.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/InternationalEducation/EndeavourAwards/Pages/default.aspx
ESOS legislative framework
The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework protects the interests of overseas students and Australia’s reputation for delivering quality education services by setting out standards, roles and responsibilities for education institutions that teach overseas students, as well as providing tuition and financial assurance for students.
http://www.aei.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx
Events calendar
This is the events page of AusIndustry, within the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education.
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/pages/EventSearch.aspx
Exporting
Expanding your market can bring benefits to business, but successful exporting needs careful planning and commitment. This page links to information about customs requirements for exports; quarantine controls on exports; financial assistance for exporters; information on exporting and developing an export plan.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Importingandexporting/Exporting/Pages/default.aspx
Fair trading
In Australia federal and state laws protect business and customers from unfair trading practices. This page has links to information about these topics: fair trading laws; complying with the Trade Practices Act; Codes of Practice; customer service; dispute resolution; product safety and standards; product recalls; labelling; retail leasing and warranties and refunds.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/fairtrading/pages/default.aspx
Finding-government statistics
business.gov.au provides links to a range of business-related government statistics and resources both nation-wide and for your state or territory.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Marketresearchandstatistics/Pages/default.aspx
Grants and assistance
Grants and other funding programs are available from the federal, state and territory governments and in some cases from local councils. This page provides an alphabetical listing of grants and other assistance available for starting and expanding a small business, research and development, innovation and exporting.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Grantsandassistance/Pages/default.aspx
Group training
Group Training is an alternative employment arrangement for Australian Apprentices and employers whereby a Group Training Organisation (GTO) recruits potential and/or existing Australian Apprentices under an Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract and places them with ‘host’ employers while they undertake their training.
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/GroupTraining/Overview.asp
Higher education
The Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education is responsible for administering public funding of higher education and for developing and administering higher education policy and programs. The higher education sector in Australia is made up of universities and other higher education institutions – or higher education providers.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/HigherEducation/Pages/default.aspx
Home-based business
When running a home-based business there are a wide range of government requirements that may apply. This page links to information for setting up and running a home-based business including: advice and support; planning; registration and licences for home-based businesses; taxation and insurance.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Homebasedbusiness/pages/default.aspx
Household assistance estimator
The Household assistance estimator will help you understand the impact that a carbon price is expected to have on prices of goods and services. The estimator will help identify the cash assistance available to the household that most closely matches your situation.
https://www.cleanenergyfuture.gov.au/helping-households/household-assistance-estimator/
How do I manage my finances?
Good financial management is critical to the ongoing success of your business. When you're starting out, find out how much funding you need, where you can get it and how to manage your financial arrangements.
http://www.business.gov.au/Howtoguides/Startingabusiness/Startinganewbusiness/Pages/HowdoImanagemyfinances.aspx
Importing
If you import goods into Australia, you need to be aware of customs and duty, import permits, quarantine permits and treatment that apply to imported goods. This page links to information on customs requirements, prohibited & restricted goods, quarantine requirements and further assistance for importers.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Importingandexporting/Importing/Pages/default.aspx
Indigenous higher education
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education page for Indigenous higher education. Click on the Programs link in the navigation bar to see all programs.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/HigherEducation/IndigenousHigherEducation/Pages/default.aspx
Indigenous higher education units
Indigenous Higher Education Units are located in universities around Australia. These Units provide support to Indigenous students, further Indigenous academic studies, create a network of Indigenous students and academics and provide an Indigenous presence on university campuses.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/HigherEducation/IndigenousHigherEducation/IndigenousHigherEducationCentres/Pages/default.aspx
Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education annual report
Index page to the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education annual reports. Reports are available in PDF or HTML format.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/AboutUs/CorporatePublications/AnnualReports/Pages/default.aspx
Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education budget 2013-14
Links to the Department's budget information and Portfolio Budget Statements 2013-14.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/AboutUs/Budget/Pages/default.aspx
Insurance
Insurance is an essential part of running any business. This page links to information about insurance and risk management: types of insurance; insurance for home-based business and risk management.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Insurance/
Intellectual property
Intellectual property (IP) is the general name given to the laws covering patents, trade marks, copyright, etc. This page links to information about these different types of intellectual property: patents; trade marks; copyright; trade secrets/confidentiality; registered designs; circuit layout rights and Plant Breeder's Rights.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Intellectualproperty/pages/default.aspx
International scholarships to study overseas
In addition to the Endeavour Awards, there are a number of other scholarships which enable Australians to study overseas. There are also scholarships sponsored by foreign governments and other international organisations.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/InternationalEducation/EndeavourAwards/Pages/InternationalScholarshipsToStudyOverseas.aspx
Legal Help Guide for Small Business
The Legal Help Guide for Small Business provides an overview of legal issues and links to other organisations for more information and legal assistance.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/SmallBusiness/LegalHelp/Pages/default.aspx
LiteracyNet
This site contains key information about Australian adult literacy activity and links to a range of additional programme, professional development, resource, and research sites.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/LiteracyAndNumeracy/LiteracyNet/Pages/default.aspx
LPG vehicle scheme
The LPG Vehicle Scheme provides grants for the LPG conversion of a registered motor vehicle or the purchase of a new vehicle fitted with LPG prior to first registration, subject to eligibility criteria.
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/programs/energy-fuels/lpgvs/
MarketMyBiz
iPad - A successful marketing plan can help you reach your target market. The MarketMyBiz app provides a template, handy tips and planning tools to help you achieve your business goals.
http://www.business.gov.au./Business-Apps/Pages/MarketMyBiz.aspx
MyBizPlan
iPad - Based on the business.gov.au planning guide and template, there are prompts and handy tips to help you develop a business plan that is tailored to your business.
http://www.business.gov.au./Business-Apps/Pages/MyBizPlan.aspx
MyBizShield
iPad - Creating an emergency management and recovery plan can help your business recover from unpredictable situations.
http://www.business.gov.au/Information/Socialmedia/Pages/mybizshield.aspx
Occupational health and safety
Business owners have responsibilities regarding health and safety in the workplace. This page links to information on: OH&S obligations; OH&S Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice; getting started with OH&S; accidents and injuries and workers compensation requirements.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Occupationalhealthandsafety/Pages/default.aspx
Online business
Find information about getting connected, securing your website, IT training, buying and selling online, and legal and consumer obligations.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/onlinebusiness/pages/default.aspx
Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
The Prime Minister's and Science Minister's Prizes for Science are the nation's finest awards for excellence in science and science teaching.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Science/InspiringAustralia/PrimeMinistersPrizesforScience/Pages/default.aspx
Public Sector Innovation Toolkit
The Public Sector Innovation Toolkit has been developed to assist individual public servants, public sector teams and agencies wanting to increase the extent and effectiveness of their innovation efforts. Use the toolkit to learn about the innovation process, assess the strengths of an idea, get tips on putting together a business case, and more.
http://innovation.govspace.gov.au/
Qualifications recognition
Australian Education International (AEI), through the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR), provides official information and advice on the comparability of overseas qualifications with Australian qualifications.
http://www.aei.gov.au/Services-And-Resources/Services/Qualifications-Recognition/Pages/default.aspx
Research infrastructure
Research infrastructure enables Australian researchers to deliver lasting returns to the Australian community.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Science/ResearchInfrastructure/Pages/default.aspx
Skills
Provides links to Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education programs for the training and skills sector, also known as vocational education and training or VET.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/skills/Pages/default.aspx
Skills development and training
Investing in developing skills can benefit both staff and business. This page links to information on assessing training needs; training providers and funding and incentive schemes.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Employingpeople/Skillsdevelopmentandtraining/Pages/default.aspx
Small business
Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education small business homepage. Helps small business to grow and prosper by providing advice and assistance programs with links to further information.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/SmallBusiness/Pages/default.aspx
Taxation
Understanding taxes and meeting your taxation obligations can save you money. By paying the right amount you can avoid late payment penalties. You may also be entitled to exemptions. Find out about the different types of taxation, registration, deductions, payments and reporting.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Taxation/Pages/default.aspx
Taxation and superannuation obligations
A business with employees or contractors has tax obligations and must make superannuation payments for eligible employees. This page links to information on determining the status of workers for tax purposes; fringe benefits tax (FBT); pay as you go (PAYG) withholding; pay-roll tax and superannuation.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Employingpeople/Employerobligations/Taxation%20and%20superannuation%20obligations/Pages/default.aspx
Tenders and contracts
Selling goods and services to government is an important opportunity for all businesses. This page links to information about: tender opportunities in Australia; tender opportunities overseas; guides to successful tendering and useful resources for suppliers.
http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Tendersandcontracts/Pages/default.aspx
Thinking of starting a business
Do you have an idea for a new business venture? Proper planning is the key to turning your dreams into reality. business.gov.au provides a list of issues to consider when you're thinking of starting a business.
http://www.business.gov.au/Howtoguides/Thinkingofstartingabusiness/Pages/default.aspx
Trades Recognition Australia
Trades Recognition Australia is a skills assessment service which specialises in assessments in trade occupations for the purpose of migration.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/SkillsAssessment/TradesRecognitionAustralia/Pages/default.aspx
Training Package Development Handbook
The Training Package Development Handbook site provides National Quality Council policy for the development of Training Packages. This policy applies to all Training Packages developed and endorsed through the National Quality Council development and endorsement processes.
http://www.nssc.natese.gov.au/vet_standards/standards_for_training_packages/tpdh
VET FEE-HELP
VET FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector that is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). VET FEE-HELP assists eligible students undertaking certain VET courses of study (diploma, advanced diploma, graduate certificate and graduate diploma courses) with an approved VET provider, to pay for all or part of their tuition costs.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/SkillsTrainingAndWorkforceDevelopment/VETFeeHelp/Pages/default.aspx
Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) Program
The WELL Program assists organisations to train workers in English language, literacy and numeracy skills linked to job-related workplace training.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Skills/LiteracyAndNumeracy/WorkplaceEnglishLanguageAndLiteracy/Pages/default.aspx
