Industry Minister Hon Ian Macfalane announced as part of the Federal Budget boost to the Australian Industry Participation program through expansion of two key components.
Australian Industry have received specific support through the Federal Budget with improvements to both the Supplier Access to Major Projects Programme and the Enhanced Project By-Law Scheme.
SAMP will enjoy an additional $4.2 million over the next 4 years. SAMP provides for grants to assist companies with major projects locate Australian suppliers and to assist those suppliers enter global supply chains.
EPBS has been expanded to include the power and water utility sectors. Expanding the Enhanced Project By-law Scheme will increase opportunities for Australian small to medium businesses to participate in major investment projects and gain entry to global supply chains.
Industry Capability Network Ltd manages the SAMP program on behalf of the Department of Industry Tourism and Resources and ICN offices assist applicants for EPBS across Australia.
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