Australian TCF industry government links

FEDERAL

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
The Department responsible for the development of industry policy. it maintains a dedicated TCF Policy division. Its key priority is to encourages the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity.

AusIndustry
AusIndustry is a specialist program delivery division within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. TCF industry programs include the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Strategic Capability Program (SCP), the Clothing and Household Textile Building Innovative Capability scheme (BIC scheme) and the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program (SBP). 

Austrade
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government's trade and investment development agency. Austrade assists Australian businesses to contribute to national prosperity by succeeding in trade and investment internationally. It also promotes and supports productive foreign investment into Australia.  

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
Responsible for the management of customs tariffs, Tariff Concession Orders, anti-dumping and other trade remedies.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Responsible for trade negotiations and trade policy. This site also has links to Australia's existing Free Trade Agreements, information on visa processes for overseas countries and travel advisories.

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
The Department's role is to lead the development and coordination of Australia's climate change policies.

Clean Energy Future
Australian Government website with information on the Gillard Government's carbon price announcement and how it will affect households and businesses.  

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the lead government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training.

VICTORIA

Department of Business and Innovation
The Department of Business and Innovation (DBI) helps grow Victoria’s diverse and vibrant economy by supporting pro-business policies and programs and the development of innovative industries.

DBI engages with businesses and represents their needs to all levels of government; provides strategic economic planning advice and targeted business development assistance; encourages investment and trade; and markets Victoria in Australia and internationally.

NSW

Department of Trade and Investment
NSW's Department of Trade and Investment works to attract investment to NSW and support innovative, sustainable and globally competitive businesses, industries and sectors. It provides business assistance and advice, strong technical knowledge and scientific capabilities.

QLD

Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
Queensland's principal department responsible for industry development, business development, regional development and science and technology.