Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
Ford Australia — cessation of grant
| 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research | - | -10.0 | - | -10.0 | - |
In July 2007 the Government announced it would provide $20 million to Ford Australia to assist in the assembly of the next generation Ford Focus at Ford's Broadmeadows plant.
In July 2009, Ford Australia announced that the Ford Focus project would be cancelled. The Government will no longer provide the $20.0 million in assistance which will result in savings of $10.0 million in 2009‑10 and $10.0 million in 2011‑12.
Green Car Innovation Fund — reprofile
| 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research | - | - | - | -17.5 | -20.0 |
The Government will reprofile funding for the Green Car Innovation Fund. Funding will be reduced by $17.5 million in 2011‑12 and $20.0 million in 2012‑13 and increased by $8.8 million in 2013‑14 and by $28.8 million in 2014‑15. This will more closely match the expected demand from industry for assistance from the fund.
Procurement strategy — strengthening the Australian Industry Participation National Framework and streamlining AusTender
| 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research | - | 3.5 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Department of Finance and Deregulation | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | - | 3.5 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
The Government will provide $19.1 million over four years to strengthen the Australian Industry Participation (AIP) National Framework and for related initiatives to help ensure that Australian industry can participate in investment projects and government procurement.
Under the AIP National Framework, all levels of government are encouraged to adopt a consistent national approach to maximising Australian industry participation in Australian and overseas investment projects. Specific initiatives under this measure include:
- enhancement of the Industry Capability Network, to link Australian companies to public and private sector project opportunities in Australia and overseas;
- establishment of Supplier Advocates to champion Australian industry in the marketplace and improve competitiveness; and
- a requirement that all firms bidding for major Commonwealth contracts and work on Commonwealth‑funded infrastructure projects, including projects supported by the Building Australia Fund, submit AIP plans that indicate how the bidder will encourage Australian small and medium businesses to participate in major Commonwealth contracts.
The Department of Finance and Deregulation will also, within its existing resourcing:
- establish a Procurement Coordinator to advise on the procurement framework and respond to concerns regarding procurement policy and its implementation; and
- improve the quality and searchability of agencies' published Annual Procurement Plans by streamlining AusTender.
Retooling for Climate Change — reduced funding
| 2008‑09 | 2009‑10 | 2010‑11 | 2011‑12 | 2012‑13 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research | - | -6.0 | -7.0 | -6.0 | - |
The Government will reduce the funding for the Retooling for Climate Change program by $19.0 million over three years as a result of lower‑than‑expected demand. The Retooling for Climate Change program was established to assist small and medium‑sized Australian manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint, through projects that improve the energy and/or water efficiency of their production processes, by providing grants between $10,000 and $500,000 up to a maximum of half the cost of each project. This program will continue to provide assistance to support Australian manufacturers in improving their energy and/or water efficiency.
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