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Australian Government Grants that Startups and SME should look into in 2019

Startups succeed or fail based on the cash they can access. So where can you get cash to give the business the best chance of success? There are 4 options: Every year there are over $50b in grants available to assist businesses. Here’s a list of top government grants for startups and businesses in Australia….

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A Closer Look at the Accelerating Commercialisation Grant

A Closer Look at the Accelerating Commercialisation Grant Australia hit new milestones for capital venture investments last year, with businesses raising $1.23 billion in funding, according to KPMG. That’s more than seven times the amount raised in 2012 and 2013. So if you have a novel idea that can disrupt the market, there’s no reason…

2010 EMDG Scheme Changes

The Government has passed legislation on a number of changes to the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme that will impact claims made for eligible expenses incurred after 1 July 2010.The recent changes include: In addition to these changes, the EMDG Amendment Act 2010 also: Pattens Group has several accredited “best practice” consultants who have consistently exceeded Austrade’s minimum performance standard…

Tourism Productivity Report Released

The Tourism Productivity in Australia Report, released by the Australian Government today, shows significant investment is needed to boost productivity in the tourism industry. Gross domestic product (GDP) statistics released last week showed tourism outperformed the economy as a whole in the past year, but today’s report reveals the productivity of the industry has lagged behind the…

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New Food Processing Industry Strategy Group

The Minister for Innovation announced the membership of the new Food Processing Industry Strategy Group today.  This group will play an important role in ensuring Australia’s food sector is productive, sustainable and ready for the massive growth in global food demand. Food processing is one of Australia’s largest manufacturing sectors employing over 200,000 Australians and sustaining communities across…

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GST Free Export Of Boats

Australian boat manufacturers and coastal tourism operators will benefit from proposed changes to the GST allowing boat buyers to sail new, Australian-made recreational boats in our waters for up to 12 months without paying GST on the sale price. Draft legislation was released today for comment to extend, from 60 days to 12 months, under certain circumstances, the…

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