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Welcome to Innovation 

 About Our Department

From 15 December 2011, the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education was established. This website will be updated to reflect Machinery of Government changes in due course and content from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations will be transitioned to this site.

 What's New

The Australian Industry Key Facts for 2010-11 have been released

"Science and Research Collaboration between Australia and China" report released.

Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council membership updated

 Ministerial News

16/05/2012 - 58 New Scholarships Awarded

15/05/2012 - Productivity Commission gives Gillard Government reform top marks

15/05/2012 - Productivity Commission report supports Government's investment in foundation skills

15/05/2012 - Exporting from Bayswater North to the World

10/05/2012 - Nick Sherry recognised for 22 years of Labor service

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Budget 2012-13

Budget 2012

The Australian Government announced its 2012-13 Budget on Tuesday, 8 May 2012. View the Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education Portfolio Budget 2012-13 information and announcements.

Inspiring Australia draft reports

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Four draft reports have been released by Inspiring Australia's Expert Working Groups and include recommendations to achieve the core priorities.  The reports are available for public comment until 31 May 2012.

Clean Technology Program - open for applications

Clean Energy Future

As part of the Australian Government's Clean Energy Future, the Clean Technology Investment Program and Clean Technology Food and Foundries Investment Program are now open for applications. For information visit the AusIndustry website.

University doors open to more students

University Students

With an increase of 5.5% in university placements offered in 2012, The Demand Driven System: Undergraduate Applications and Offers report provides the latest data on undergraduate study at Australian universities.

Skills for all Australians

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The Prime Minister has announced a Skills Reform package for States and Territories to reform the national vocational education and training system to address skills shortages across the Australian economy.

business.gov.au Grants and Assistance Finder

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Are you looking for government grants and assistance? Search for funding and support using the business.gov.au Grants and Assistance Finder.