Industry, Tourism and Resources
Australian Building Codes Board — maintain funding
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $4.0 million over four years ($1.0 million per annum) to allow for the continuation of the Australian Building Codes Board. The Board works with the building industry and all levels of government to develop nationally-consistent building codes and standards. The cost of this measure will be absorbed within the existing resources of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.
This measure was announced on 8 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment From Strength to Strength: the Coalition’s Policy for Australian Industry.
Australian Institute for Commercialisation — Techfast Pilot Programme
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $2.5 million in 2004-05 to the Australian Institute for Commercialisation to assist the development of the Techfast brokerage project. The Techfast initiative will assist small to medium-sized enterprises to identify and improve their innovation capabilities, by establishing closer links with research institutions.
This measure was announced on 8 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment From Strength to Strength: The Coalitions’ Policy for Australian Industry.
Australian Made Campaign
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 0.8 | 0.4 | - | - |
The Government will provide funding of $2.0 million over three years (including $0.9 million in 2004-05) for the Australian Made Campaign.
This assistance will be utilised to stimulate new export activity by increasing the number of Australian manufacturers, particularly small and medium sized enterprises, involved in export using the Campaign’s ‘Australian Made’ logo. Funding will be provided to support marketing activities that promote the logo as an export brand, and will be conditional on the Campaign matching the Government’s contribution.
This measure was announced on 8 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment From Strength to Strength: the Coalition’s Policy for Australian Industry.
Business Entry Point — maintain funding
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $36.4 million over four years to continue the Business Entry Point website (www.business.gov.au). The Business Entry Point provides a single point of contact for business to deal with all levels of government, including streamlined access to information and online transaction facilities in a range of areas, including start-up advice, taxation and licensing requirements, and business assistance programmes.
This measure involves funding of $9.0 million in 2005-06, $9.1 million in 2006-07, $9.2 million in 2007-08 and $9.3 million in 2008-09. Provision for this funding has already been included in the forward estimates.
This measure was announced on 5 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Small Business, Big Future.
Cairns Esplanade — additional funding
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | - |
The Government will provide funding of $10.0 million over four years (including $3.0 million in 2004-05) to support the third stage of the Cairns esplanade development, including landscaping, pedestrian pathways, lighting and security.
This measure was announced on 21 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Supporting North Queensland.
Caravan Safari Trail Project
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism Australia | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $0.3 million over two years (including $0.1 million in 2004-05) towards the development of the Caravan Safari Trail Project. The project will assist the caravan and camping sectors by providing signage and other promotional material for caravan parks and campsites. The cost of this measure will be absorbed within the existing resources of Tourism Australia.
Commercial Ready Programme — reprioritisation
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | -3.1 | -5.2 | -6.3 | -5.6 |
The Government will redirect funding of $25.0 million over seven years (including $0.1 million in 2004-05, $3.1 million in 2009-10 and $1.6 million in 2010-11) from the Commercial Ready Programme to the new Industry Cooperative Innovation Programme.
This measure was announced on 8 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment From Strength to Strength: The Coalition’s Policy for Australian Industry.
See also the related expense measure titled Industry Cooperative Innovation Programme in the Industry, Tourism and Resources portfolio.
Fairbridge Village — redevelopment
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $0.7 million in 2004-05 to support the fifth stage of the redevelopment of Fairbridge Village in Western Australia, involving further restoration of this heritage site. This measure will be funded through a reprioritisation of funding from Tourism Australia’s domestic and regional programme.
Home-based business seminars
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | - |
The Government will provide $2.0 million over four years (including $0.7 million in 2004-05) to continue support for Home-Based Business Seminars, with a focus on businesses in regional areas. The seminars offer advice to home-based entrepreneurs on topics including taxation, marketing, risk management and intellectual property.
This measure was announced on 5 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Small Business, Big Future.
Industry Capability Network Limited and Supplier Access to Major Projects Programme — extension
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
| Related revenue ($m) | ||||
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | - |
The Government will provide $1.3 million per annum over three years from 2005-06 to continue Industry Capability Network Limited (ICNL) and the Supplier Access to Major Projects (SAMP) programme, which assist small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access supply-chain opportunities in major development projects. ICNL (a company controlled by the Australian, state, territory and New Zealand governments) promotes the capabilities of SMEs to project developers through a national database. The SAMP programme provides grants for consultants to identify and advise on potential Australian suppliers for major investment projects.
ICNL will retain revenues of $0.3 million per annum from 2005-06 to 2007-08 generated through user‑charging arrangements, which would have otherwise been returned to consolidated revenue. The remaining cost of $1.0 million per annum for three years will be absorbed within the existing resources of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.
This measure was announced on 8 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment From Strength to Strength: The Coalition’s Policy for Australian Industry.
Industry Cooperative Innovation Programme
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 3.1 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 5.6 |
The Government will provide funding of $25.0 million over seven years (including $0.1 million in 2004-05, $3.1 million in 2009-10 and $1.6 million in 2010-11) for the Industry Cooperative Innovation Programme. This programme will provide grants for cooperative projects between firms which identify, develop and use new technologies, and is aimed at improving business processes and industry productivity. Firms will be required to contribute to the cost of individual projects.
This measure was announced on 8 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment From Strength to Strength: The Coalition’s Policy for Australian Industry.
See also the related expense measure titled Commercial Ready Programme — reprioritisation in the Industry, Tourism and Resources portfolio.
Kimberley Cultural Tourism Promotion
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 0.1 | - | - | - |
The Government will provide funding of $0.2 million over two years (including $0.1 million in 2004‑05) to the Broome Arts and Music Foundation and the Kimberley Cultural Trail to promote cultural tourism and the arts in Broome and the Kimberley region.
This measure was announced on 17 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Supporting Kalgoorlie.
Lancefield Reserve — upgrade of amenities
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $10,000 in 2004-05 to upgrade the amenities block at Lancefield Reserve in the Macedon Ranges. The cost of this measure will be absorbed within existing resources of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.
This election commitment was announced on 24 September 2004 by the Minister for Small Business and Tourism, the Hon Fran Bailey MP.
Lancefield Visitor Information Centre
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $0.2 million in 2004-05 to support the development of a visitor information centre in Lancefield, Victoria. This measure will be funded through a reprioritisation of funding from Tourism Australia’s domestic and regional programme.
This measure was announced on 24 September 2004 by the Minister for Small Business and Tourism.
Queensland Alumina Limited — contribution to the conversion of refinery
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $10.0 million in 2005-06 as a contribution to the costs of the conversion of Queensland Alumina Limited’s refinery from coal to natural gas sourced from the Papua New Guinea Highlands Gas project. The conversion is expected to bring about the abatement of more than 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
The cost of this measure is being fully absorbed from within the existing resourcing of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.
Further information on this measure can be found in the press release of 27 September 2004 issued by the Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources.
Regulation Reduction Incentive Fund
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 36.3 | 7.2 | - | - |
The Government will provide funding of $50.0 million over three years (including $6.5 million in 2004-05) for a competitive grants programme to encourage local governments to reduce regulatory complexity and compliance requirements for home-based businesses.
This measure was announced on 26 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Promoting an Enterprise Culture.
Small Business Assistance Programme — extension
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | 14.1 | 14.0 | 1.0 |
The Government will provide $30.0 million over four years (including $0.9 million in 2009-10) to continue the Small Business Assistance Programme. The programme provides grants for skills development, small business incubators, mentoring and advisory services to help foster the growth and wealth creation of small businesses.
This measure was announced on 5 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Small Business, Big Future.
Small Business Collective Bargaining Campaign
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 0.8 | 0.8 | - | - |
The Government will provide funding of $2.0 million over three years (including $0.5 million in 2004-05) to provide small businesses with information about proposed reforms to the Trade Practices Act 1974. These reforms are designed to help assist small businesses to bargain collectively with large businesses.
This measure was announced on 5 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Small Business, Big Future.
Small Business Mentoring and Succession Programme
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
The Government will provide $9.0 million over five years (including $0.3 million in 2009-10) for the Small Business Mentoring and Succession Programme, which will help small business owners plan for their retirement through the provision of advice on maximising business value and exit strategies. This initiative will be administered as part of the Small Business Assistance Programme.
This measure was announced on 5 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Small Business, Big Future.
The Great Green Way — tourism initiative
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | 2.0 | 2.0 | - | - |
The Government will provide funding of $6.0 million over three years (including $2.0 million in 2004-05) to support the development of a tourism route between Townsville and Cairns. The assistance will provide funds for items such as signage, camping facilities and information centres.
This measure was announced on 21 September 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment Supporting North Queensland.
Venture Capital Industry — review
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $0.2 million in 2004-05 for a review of the venture capital industry in Australia. The review will assess the contribution of the venture capital industry to the Australian economy and examine the effectiveness of current Government initiatives in supporting venture capital investment.
The cost of this measure will be met within the existing resources of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.
This measure was announced on 8 October 2004 as part of the Government’s election commitment From Strength to Strength: the Coalition’s Policy for Australian Industry.
Woodend Bike Trail
| 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources | - | - | - | - |
The Government will provide $0.2 million in 2004-05 to support the development of a bike trail in the area of Hanging Rock in Victoria. This measure will be funded through a reprioritisation of funding from Tourism Australia’s domestic and regional programme.
This election commitment was announced on 29 September 2004 by the then Minister for Small Business and Tourism, the Hon Joe Hockey MP.