Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)

The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education has responsibility for ICT industry development. This area of the site contains information about the industry in Australia.

Information Technology Industry Innovation Council

The Information Technology Industry Innovation Council acts as an advisory body to Minister Combet both in regard to innovation within the sector and information technology's potential to foster innovation across the economy.

National Broadband Network and Australia's ICT Industry

Australia’s ICT industry has a key role to play in delivering the Australian Government’s National Broadband Network (NBN).

Policies and Guides

Australian Government Programs and Incentives Available to the ICT Industry Guide provides a summary of Australian Government assistance programs that are available to the ICT Industry.  The information includes a range of Australian Government programs which may help you to create, innovate, grow and compete globally. 

Guide to Limiting Supplier Liability in ICT Contracts with Australian Government Agencies contains information on the Australian Government's procurement policy concerning limiting supplier liability in ICT contracts.

ICT Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) participation procurement policy contains Information on the ICT SME participation procurement policy for major Commonwealth procurements of ICT products and services.