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Based on an hourly rate for an ASO 2 classification, this option would cost $35 per hour as a base rate (includes 25% casual loading, excludes superannuation).
(3) No assumptions have been made in this response.
Government—grants
(Question No 2300)
Mrs Jones asked the Minister for Trade, Industry and Investment, upon notice, on 22 February 2019:
(1) What grants and/or Government initiatives, if any, are available to ACT based businesses that manufacture steel products.
(2) For each grant and/or initiative what (a) are the details, (b) application process and (c) eligibility criteria.
Mr Barr: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) There are no specific ACT Government grants or initiatives aimed at steel fabrication products or services. The Government funds two grant programs that focus on attracting investment and encouraging commercialisation:
• The Priority Investment Program (PIP) seeks to drive collaboration between the ACT Government, industry, research and the tertiary sectors to enable investment and grow established and emerging priority sectors of Canberra’s economy; and
• The Innovation Connect proof-of-concept grants program, delivered in partnership with the CBR Innovation Network, is an early stage commercialisation program that supports start-ups to develop a novel product or solution through the early development phase.
The Australian Government supports programs to assist Australia’s manufacturing sector to transition towards advanced manufacturing, embracing new technologies and developing innovative products and services. Further details on Australian Government programs and initiatives available for Australian manufacturers can be found at www.industry.gov.au/topic/funding-and-incentives/manufacturing.
(2) More information on the ACT Government’s PIP program, including the program guidelines, application process and eligibility criteria is publicly available at www.business.act.gov.au/grants-and-assistance/grants/priority-investment-program.
More information on the ACT Government’s Innovation Connect program delivered in partnership with CBR Innovation Network, including the program guidelines, application process and eligibility criteria is publicly available at www.cbrin.com.au/icon.
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