Government programs for business.

• 10BA and 10B Film Tax Incentives
  Until 2007/08, the Government encouraged private investment through tax incentives under divisions 10BA and 10B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936. The 2007/08 Budget announced a new Producer Rebate to replace the 10B and 10BA schemes, which closed to new applications from 30 June 2007.
  http://www.arts.gov.au/film/film_tax_incentives_10ba_and_10b
  
  
• Austrade
  Austrade (the Australian Trade Commission) is the government agency that helps Australian exporters take their goods and services into overseas markets. It also works to attract overseas investment for Australian enterprises and to help Australian companies make export-related investments overseas. Austrade has staff in major cities and regions in Australia, and a network of offices in over 100 cities around the world. General advice and assistance is free of charge to Australians considering export. For more tailored advice, fees apply.
  http://www.austrade.gov.au/
  
  
• Australian Business Arts Foundation
  AbaF is a Commonwealth Government company with the role of increasing private sector support of the arts. The site includes information about AbaF, news about business arts partnerships, the AbaF Awards, publications, training and recent media releases. NB: We do not give or administer grants.
  http://www.abaf.org.au
  
  
• Australian Commonwealth Government Entry Point
  One-stop access to the Commonwealth Government - information, services, departments and agencies. www.australia.gov.au is a Government Online initiative that makes it possible to obtain Government information, tailored to users needs, about everything from business to the weather - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  http://www.australia.gov.au
  
  
• Australian Electronic Business Network Ltd (AUSe.NET)
  Independent, not-for-profit organisation established by Australian federal, state and territory governments, in partnership with industry, to encourage the use of electronic commerce among Australia's small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This will be achieved through training and awareness programs and access to web-based information resources, complementing services offered by existing e-commerce service providers. Also developing partnerships with large companies and governments to promote business-to-business electronic commerce with SMEs.
  http://www.ecommerceadvantage.com.au/ausenet.htm
  
  
• Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO ) Formerly (NOIE)
  On 8 April 2004, the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) was established, replacing the National Office for the Information Economy (NOIE). Functions of the former NOIE relating to the promotion and coordination of the use of new information and communications technology to deliver Government policies, information, programs and services have been placed with AGIMO.
  http://www.agimo.gov.au/
  
  
• Australian Research Council (ARC)
  Advises government on research funding and policy and, through its management of the National Competitive Grants Program, promotes the conduct of research and research training. The ARC's Linkage Project, forexample, is an application-based program available for individual researchers or research teams which supports collaborative research projects between higher education researchers and industry and identifies an allocation to projects of benefit to regional and rural communities. Proposals must contain an industry contribution, in cash and/or in kind.
  http://www.arc.gov.au/
  
  
• Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
  For an ATO brochure on film investment see http://www.ato.gov.au/content.asp?doc=/content/Individuals/filmindustry_incentives.html To provide greater certainty for investors the ATO has introduced a ‘Product Rulings' system. Promoters of an investment can apply (it is not compulsory) to the ATO for a ruling on the availability of the investment's claimed tax benefits, and potential investors may wish to approach their film promoter for details of any applicable ruling. For reports, applications and fact sheets on product rulings see http://www.ato.gov.au/level3.asp?placement=AS/TS/A/PR/PR03 or call the Product Rulings hotline on 1800 177 006.
  http://www.ato.gov.au
  
  
• Business Entry Point
  Website offers Australian businesses access to government information and transactions. Aims to help businesses complete compliance processes such as applying for an Australian Business Number and identifying suitable support or assistance programs.
  http://www.business.gov.au
  
  
• business.gov.au
  business.gov.au offers you simple and convenient access to all the government information, transactions and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.
  http://www.business.gov.au/business+entry+point/
  
  
• Community Broadcasting Foundation
  Australia's independent funding body for community broadcasting.
  http://www.cbf.com.au/
  
  
• DFAT Country Fact Sheets
  The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) country fact sheets provide economic and other information about countries, including details of trade relationships with Australia.
  http://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/fs/
  
  
• Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC)
  EFIC, Australia's export credit agency, assists Australian exporters to compete internationally by providing insurance and finance facilities to the overseas buyers of Australian capital goods and services, or to their financiers. EFIC's medium to long-term services include export credit insurance to cover the risk of non-payment, export finance and political risk insurance, bond issuance and guarantees. Short-term services include export credit insurance and unfair bond calling insurance.
  http://www.efic.gov.au
  
  
• Film Licensed Investment Company scheme (FLICs)
  All you need to know about FLICs from the Department of Communication's, Information Technology and the Arts.
  http://www.dcita.gov.au/arts/film_digital/film_-_licensed_investment_company_scheme_flics
  
  
• Film Licensed Investment Company scheme (FLICs)
  List of relevant linked articles, from Australian Media Law and Policy Bibliography, 'Investments' page. Click on articles to read.
  http://www.holdingredlich.com.au/subjects/259.htm
  
  
• Film Victoria's Digital Media Fund (DMF)
  Film Victoria's Digital Media Fund plays a central role in the development of digital media projects in Victoria. It provides assistance to practitioners to develop new media concepts and support industry expansion in niche markets such as animation and electronic games. The Digital Media Fund stimulates the talent pool of local practitioners, supporting skill enhancement and software specialisation through an internship program, and presenting industry information via seminars and forums.
  http://www.film.vic.gov.au/dmf/
  
  
• GrantsLINK
  Government grants search engine.
  http://www.grantslink.gov.au/
  
  
• New South Wales (NSW) Ministry for the Arts
  The Ministry for the Arts advises the Government on all aspects of the arts and cultural activity in New South Wales. The Ministry manages Government arts projects and capital expenditures, monitors and provides policy advice on the State's cultural institutions, and administers a Cultural Grants Program which supports a range of arts and cultural organisations and activities across the State.
  http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au