Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is a research bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry providing professionally independent, world-class research, analysis and advice to inform decision-makers on current and future policy challenges affecting Australia's primary industries.<br /> <br /> ABARES was formed following the merger of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) and the Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS) in 2010.

http://www.daff.gov.au...

http://www.daff.gov.au/abares

Building Our Industries - Making Our Future is the next step by the Victorian Government to secure a strong future for our industry base so it will continue to deliver sustainable and skilled jobs for Victoria.

http://www.business.vic.gov.au...

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_63035.html

The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) encourages the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing a national innovation system driving knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity.

http://www.innovation.gov.au...

http://www.innovation.gov.au/

The Department operates a number of programs designed to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Australian industry. Includes information about particular industry sectors, as well as themes and issues affecting industry as a whole.

http://www.innovation.gov.au...

http://www.innovation.gov.au/Section/Industry/Pages/OverviewforIndustry.aspx

Our purpose is to design and deliver government policies and programs that enable Victoria's primary and energy industries to sustainably maximise the wealth and wellbeing they generate.

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/about-us/department-overview/work-area/policy-development

The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government's independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians.

http://www.pc.gov.au...

http://www.pc.gov.au/

Links to departmental projects and initiatives for the Department of Business and Innovation (DBI).

http://www.dbi.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dbi.vic.gov.au/projects-and-inititatives

The Valuing Australia's Older Workers Project provides businesses and training providers with information on responding to the challenges of an ageing workforce. The site encourages businesses to make greater use of older workers and helps training providers better respond to the needs of business in this environment.

http://www.valuingolderworkers.gov.au...

http://www.valuingolderworkers.gov.au/