The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research (Innovation) strives to encourage the sustainable growth of the Australian economy by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting-edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity for Australian businesses. The Department is committed to developing policies and delivering programs, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide lasting economic benefits ensuring Australia's competitive future. The portfolio comprises the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research (www.innovation.gov.au), prescribed agencies, IP Australia (www.ipaustralia.gov.au), National Measurement Institute (www.measurement.gov.au) and the National Science and Technology Centre - Questacon (www.questacon.edu.au). Other portfolio agencies include Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation [CSIRO] (www.csiro.au), Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation [ANSTO](www.ansto.gov.au), Australian Research Council [ARC] (www.arc.gov.au) and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies [AIATSIS] (www.aiatsis.gov.au).

