Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade has advised that imports of cheese and curd (other cheese) from Australia are approaching the trigger level at which a special safeguard measure (temporary tariff increase) will…
Applications for R&D Tax Concession received after the statutory deadline can only be considered under the limited “exceptional circumstances” provisions for late lodgment. This information may be relevant to R&D Tax Concession customers from areas…
Carbon taxes are in place in Britain, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and Canada and under discussion elsewhere, including in the EU, Japan and South Africa. Other countries, including China, Taiwan,…
Thirty four Australian inventions, including a drug to treat learning and memory loss, an additive to reduce carbon emissions from cement production and a greener hot water system were awarded Commercialisation Australia grants totalling $13m…
In opening the program to applications, the Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr said Australia’s performance in space sciences and the related areas of engineering are strong. The recent Excellence in Research for…
This measure is one of a number of reforms, including increasing the superannuation guarantee rate to 12 per cent and a Government contribution for low income earners, which will directly impact the cost…
The carbon price provides an incentive for businesses with the highest levels of pollution to reduce their pollution. The Government says they will then use every cent raised to: An initial fixed carbon price will…
Have you ever received a call from someone claiming you won a government grant? These callers often sound professional and use official names. They might say you earned a grant because you…
Under the Sustainability Advantage Program your business will: How do you get involved? For further information call Business Partnerships on (02) 8837 6000 or email sustainbus@environment.nsw.gov.au
If your business spends around $20,000 a year on electricity or employs around 10 people, you may be eligible for the Energy Efficiency for Small Business Program. The Program provides personalised energy…