1. AusIndustry Presenter: Roban-Lynne Clarke Regional Manager Southern WA 26 September 2014

2. One website From 1 July, the following websites were merged into a consolidated, single resource for business: –Ausindustry.gov.au –Enterpriseconnect.gov.au –Commercialisationaustralia.gov.au –Skillsconnect.gov.au –Crc.gov.au Single Business Service

3. The New Single Business Service (SBS) www.business.gov.au www.business.gov.au

4. Immediate Priority Industries

5. Business Management Business Evaluations and Business Growth Grants Research Connections Collaboration with the research sector to develop new ideas with commercial potential. Commercialising Ideas Currently under design... Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme (EIP) Businesses can register at www.business.gov.au to receive updates on EIPwww.business.gov.au

6. R&D Tax Incentive Programme Broad based, market driven entitlement programme For all industries, all company sizes Jointly delivered by AusIndustry and the ATO Innovation and R&D

7. An entitlement programme for individuals / firms Imported goods to be exported in the same form ….OR Used as inputs into the manufacture of other goods Goods must be exported within 12 months Benefits Up front exemption from Customs duty (5%) & GST (10%) Can result in improved cash flow Tradex Import and Export

8. Industry Skills Fund The $476 million Industry Skills Fund will: Provide up to 200,000 training places and support services, including literacy and numeracy and mentoring Support businesses to access innovative training using a co-contribution model Be allocated through a competitive process Commences on 1 January 2015 Training and Mentoring For Businesses

9. Some Other Programmes Delivered by AusIndustry Small Business Advisory Services Small Business Support Line Textile, Clothing and Footwear Corporate Wear Register Enhanced Project Bylaws Scheme Manufacturing Transition Programme Certain Inputs to Manufacture Cooperative Research Centres Visit www.business.gov.au for further information and to subscribe to the latest programme updates.www.business.gov.au

10. Department of Industry | Business Name: Roban Clarke Phone: 0429 689 665 Email: roban-lynne.clarke@industry.gov.au business.gov.au | 13 28 46