Issue 11 - December 2011 - Focus on Australian Industry

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Welcome to Edition 11 of AusFocus

Questacon's Robothespian on display at the INNOVATION in AUSTRALIA ShowcaseWelcome to Edition 11 of AusIndustry’s online bulletin, AusFocus.

From 15 December 2011, the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education was established. AusIndustry is a specialist program delivery division within this Department.

In this edition we feature the first nationwide showcase of the power of innovation – INNOVATION in AUSTRALIA: People Making the Difference.

We also take a look at the winners of The Australian Innovation Challenge.

We see how Vardr are bringing the concept of neighbourhood watch into the social networking and smart phone age with a new low-cost video monitoring service for homes and small businesses.

There is a feature on the Australian Government’s newly launched iPad app which helps business deal with emergencies.

And, lastly, we celebrate 10 years of service with some our great Regional Managers!


Test your knowledge with the AusFocus Quiz

AusFocus QuizTake some time out of your busy day to test your knowledge with the AusFocus Quiz.

Who was the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science in 2011? What AusIndustry program could Santa have applied for to help develop his flying sleigh? Find out now by taking the AusFocus Quiz!


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