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The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development (DIIRD)
The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development is the business investment arm of the Victorian
State Government and is responsible for attracting and facilitating
foreign investment, encouraging business migration and promoting
exports. The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development acts in partnership with business, other levels of
government and the community to maximise Victoria's capacity for
economic and social growth.
The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development has a pivotal role in the economic and business
development of Victoria. In so doing, the Department aims to:
- Increase the capacity and competitiveness of Melbourne's
North
- Increase employment opportunities in Melbourne's North
- Ensure Melbourne's North secures and maintains a strong and
competitive position in the global economy
- Improve the quality of life for all residents in Melbourne's
North
- Provide a whole of government focus to economic
development
The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development and the Victorian Government have a range of
business and investment attraction programs in place to support and
work with business. These include the Growing Tomorrow's Business
Industries Today program, the most comprehensive ICT program of any
Victorian Government, The Agenda for New Manufacturing Initative
and the Science, Technology and Innovation Program.
One of the Department's services is to help build a case for
potential investment projects, including tailored cost comparisons
for Victoria and other locations. It can also put together special
investment assistance packages to attract new businesses and help
expand existing businesses and is involved in fast-tracking
discussions regarding approvals on major projects.
The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development offers services to assist firms - large and small -
to develop and grow, with a special focus on high-tech
manufacturing and knowledge-based business. The Department of
Innovation, Industry and Regional Development smooths the path
for investment projects, promotes export culture and readiness and
oversees state investments crucial to creating the infrastructure
and lifestyle that make Victoria an ideal place to live and do
business.
For general information on the The Department of Innovation,
Industry and Regional Development go to www.iird.vic.gov.au
Enterprise Improvement
Programs
The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development's services for business include a range of programs
to help Victorian companies to become internationally competitive
and export ready through a process of continuous improvement. These
include services based on business assessment, strategic planning
and continuous improvement and programs to assist environmental
management, technology diffusion and commercialisation.
The process usually begins with the provision of information and
advisory services, at the direct request of potential clients.
Export Assistance
If a company is committed to export, seeking new markets or
expanding existing overseas markets, the business assistance
division of The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development can help through its network of Victorian and
overseas offices.
Export Market Planning - this program assists companies
to examine their export capabilities and prospects, and uses an
accredited consultant to develop a practical export market plan
that integrates export activity into the company's business
plan.
Export Network Program - encourages small to medium-sized
companies to cooperate in strategic areas of business to exploit
opportunities beyond the reach of individual firms. The program is
particularly relevant to SMEs considering expansion into overseas
markets.
Trade Missions, Inbound and External - sector-based
briefings and market advice are provided to help companies succeed
internationally. The Department of Innovation, Industry and
Regional Development can also put your company on the itinerary
of visiting trade delegations and overseas companies looking to
source Victorian products and expertise.
Export Managers' Forum - a forum initiated by the
Department meets regularly to provide opportunities for export
managers to meet and discuss issues of significance for achieving
export success. Separate meetings are held for export managers from
key industry sectors: food, automotive and engineering
Project Facilitation
The major project facilitation group of The Department of
Innovation, Industry and Regional Development can assist with major
investment projects anywhere in Victoria by co-ordinating all
government and public utility negotiations within an agreed time
frame. The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development can help with:
- site selection
- gas
- transport
- waste disposal
- electricity
- environmental approvals
- sewage
- water supply
- other regulatory controls
The Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional
Development will:
- Identify the required permits and approvals
- Form a major project team which includes representatives of the
key approval and regulatory agencies
- Negotiate competitive public sector inputs and performance
standards
- Give support at planning hearings and appeals tribunals, where
appropriate
These services are made available to new projects and on an
ongoing basis to existing clients making a major commitment to
doing business in Victoria.
For further information on services The Department of
Innovation, Industry and Regional Development provides to
business investors go to www.invest.vic.gov.au
Summary
All of these programs are designed to "grow" the whole of
Victoria ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to and benefit
from the State's economic growth.
Contact: Michael Hedt
Regional Manager
Northern & Western Metropolitan Region
Victorian Business Centre
Phone: +61 3 9304 4344
Fax: +61 3 9304 4355
Street Address: 3 Belair Avenue GLENROY VIC
3046
Web: www.iird.vic.gov.au
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