Appendix 8

Administrative Arrangements Order for the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education

[Extract from the Administrative Arrangements Order, made on 9 February 2012]

PART 13 THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND TERTIARY EDUCATION

Matters dealt with by the Department

Manufacturing and commerce including industry and market development
Industry innovation policy and technology diffusion
Promotion of industrial research and development, and commercialisation
Biotechnology, excluding gene technology regulation
Marketing of manufactures and services
Enterprise improvement
Construction industry, excluding workplace relations
Small business policy and implementation
Business entry point management
Facilitation of the development of service industries generally
Trade marks, plant breeders' rights and patents of inventions and designs
Country of origin labelling ·
Weights and measures standards
Civil space issues
Analytical laboratory services
Science policy
Science engagement and awareness
Promotion of collaborative research in science and technology
Co-ordination of research policy
Creation and development of research infrastructure
Commercialisation and utilisation of public sector research relating to portfolio
programs and agencies
Research grants and fellowships
Information and communications technology industry development
Food industry policy
Foundation skills for adults
Training, including apprenticeships and training and skills assessment services
Support for introduction of a national occupation licensing system
Higher education, skills and vocational education policy, regulation and programs
Indigenous higher education and vocational training
Policy, coordination and support for international education
Income support policies and programs for students and apprentices

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