ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009

Local focus, global reach

b Section NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

contents2 Letterofsubmission

3 Organisationchart

4 DirectorGeneral’sYearinReview2008–09

6 Performancehighlights

8 Corporateframework

9 Financialoverview

13 Futuredirections

14 KeyResultAreas–Operatingenvironment

Key Result Areas

Facilitatebusinessinvestment

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41 Corporateenvironment

43 Financialstatements–TheNSWDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment

73 Financialstatements–MinisterialCorporationforIndustry

89 Financialstatements–SmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporationofNewSouthWales

102 Appendices

146 Index

Developanattractivebusinessenvironment3 Marketthe

strengthsofSydneyandNSW4 Supportscience,

researchandinnovation5

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The Hon. Ian MACDONALD, MLCMinisterforPrimaryIndustriesMinisterforMineralResourcesMinisterforStateDevelopmentLevel33GovernorMacquarieTower,1FarrerPlace,SydneyNSW2000

The Hon. Jodi MCKAY, MPMinisterforCommerceMinisterforTourismMinisterfortheHunterMinisterforScienceandMedicalResearchLevel32GovernorMacquarieTower,1FarrerPlace,SYDNEY2000

The Hon. Steve WHAN, MPMinisterforEmergencyServicesMinisterforSmallBusinessMinisterforRuralAffairsLevel11,52PhillipStreet,SYDNEYNSW2000

The Hon. Phillip COSTA, MPMinisterforWaterMinisterforRegionalDevelopmentLevel34GovernorMacquarieTower,1FarrerPlace,SYDNEY2000

DearMinisters

InaccordancewiththeAnnual Reports (Departments) Act 1985,itismypleasuretosubmit,foryourinformationandpresentationtoParliament,theAnnualReportoftheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentforthefinancialyearended30thJune2009.

Yourssincerely

RICHARD SHELDRAKEDIRECTOR-GENERAL30October2009

3NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Organisation chart

Organisation chart 2008-09

Jodi McKay

MinisterforTourism

MinisterfortheHunter

MinisterforScienceandMedicalResearch

INNOVATION, RESEARCH AND POLICY

Strategy,PolicyandStakeholdersEngagement

OfficeofScienceandMedicalResearch

ResearchandEconomicAnalysis

Innovation

CorporateCommunications

INVESTMENT AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

IndustryCluster

h Manufacturing(inclAuto)h Defenceh Airlines/Marineh Constructionh Pharma/Bioh Agri/Food/Wineh Resources

IndustryCluster

h Energyh Tourismh Retailh Transport/Logistics/Storage

IndustryCluster

h FinancialServicesh BusinessServices(inclEducation)h ICTh Ent,Design,Mediah Health/Community(inclAgedCare)

ENTERPRISE, SMALL BUSINESS AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ServiceDeliveryCoordination

SydneyOperations

HunterandCentralCoastOperations

IllawarraandSouthCoastOperations

WesternOperations

SouthernOperations

NorthernOperations

RetailTenancyUnit

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS AND TRADE

InternationalOffices

SkilledandBusiness

Migration

InternationalBusiness

Services

ExportAdvisors

TOURISM NSW

StrategyandAlliances

MarketingandCommunications

VisitSydney

RegionalTourism

International

GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT

CorporateGovernance

HumanResources

ICTandWebServices

Legal

FinanceandAdministration

IndustryandInvestment

Ian Macdonald

MinisterforPrimaryIndustries

MinisterforMineralResources

MinisterforStateDevelopment

BudgetMinister

Steve Whan

MinisterforEmergencyServices

MinisterforSmallBusiness

MinisterforRuralAffairsSeptember2009

Phillip Costa

MinisterforWater

MinisterforRegionalDevelopment

EXECUTIVE SUPPORT UNIT

CHIEF SCIENTIST AND SCIENTIFIC ENGINEER Director General

4 Director General’s Year in Review 2008–09 NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

ThisyearhasbeenoneofsignificantchangewitharestructuringofthedepartmenttobetterreflecttheNSWGovernment’sprioritiesandfacilitateanddriveeconomicdevelopmentintheState.Thishasledtostreamliningouractivitiesandthecreationofsixnewoperationaldivisions.

IthasbeenachallengingyearinternationallyduetotheGlobalFinancialCrisisimpactingonbusinessandeconomicgrowthworldwide.ThedepartmenthasbeenattheforefrontoftheGovernment’sinitiativesaimedatovercomingtheeffectsofthecrisis.CentraltothiswerethreeJobsSummitsheldinSydney,theHunterandtheIllawarrawhichbroughttogetherbusiness,community,employer,education,unionandgovernmentrepresentativestoformulatemeasurestosoftentheworstoftheimpacts.

ThedepartmenthasplayedakeyroleinimplementingtheinitiativesandideasputforwardbytheJobsSummitparticipants.Theseincludedappointinggovernment‘goto’peopleinkeyindustrysectors,establishingthe$70millionMajor Industry Attraction FundandboostingtheinternationalmarketingofSydneyandNewSouthWales.

InregionalNewSouthWalestheJobsSummitledtoanincreaseof$3millioninboththeHunter and Illawarra Advantage Funds,arenewedfocusonthedefenceindustryandsignificantcommitmenttowardsthecreationofjobsaswemakethetransitiontoacarbon-constrainedeconomy.

WehavesignificantlyincreasedourcommitmenttorepresentingSydneyandNewSouthWalesinthreekeyinternationalmarkets,withworkalreadyunderwaytolaunchNSWgovernmentbusinessofficesinChina,IndiaandtheMiddleEast.Thenewinternationalofficeswillopenforbusinessinthesecondhalfof2009.ThisinitiativerepresentsasignificantchangeintheapproachandheraldsanexcitingnewerafortheState.

OnceagainwehaveperformedstronglyagainstmostofourNSW State PlantargetsunderPriorityP1:IncreasedbusinessinvestmentandPriorityP6:IncreasedbusinessinvestmentinruralandregionalNewSouthWales.Ourkeymeasuresindicatethatin2008–09:

h privatebusinessinvestmentinrealtermswas$47.336billioninNewSouthWales,3.1percenthigherthanin2007–08but$1.9billionbelowtheprojectedtargetfor2008–09onastraight-linebasis

h thefive-yearaverageannualgrowthofprivatebusinessinvestmentto2008–09was8.4percent.ThiswasabovethetrajectoryrateintheNSW State Plan(7.2percentperannum)requiredtoreachthetargetof$80billionby2015–16

h therewere138milliontouristvisitornights,comprising60.5millioninternationaltourismvisitornights(upby6percentfrom2007–08)and77.5milliondomestictourismvisitornights(downby6percentfrom2007–08).Thisis1.1millionvisitornightsabovethetargetforthisperiod

h overnightvisitorstoNewSouthWalesspent$17.644billion,whichwasveryclosetothetargetfortheyearend,June2009.Thiscomprised$5.779billioninternationalovernightvisitorspend(upby3percentfrom2007–08)and$11.865billiondomesticovernightvisitorspend(downby4percentfrom2007–08).

Significant achievementsThedepartmenthostedaFinancialServicesHubSummit,whichboughttogetherleadersfromgovernment,academiaandindustry.SpeakersincludedPrimeMinisterKevinRudd,andPremierMorrisIemma.TheprincipalaimwastoidentifyinitiativestostrengthenthecompetitivenessofthefinancialservicessectorandtodeveloppriorityareastopositionAustraliaasafinancialserviceshub.Thiswasanexcitinginitiativewhichlaidthegroundworkforsomeimportantdevelopmentsinthiscriticalsectoroftheeconomy.

WeweresuccessfulinattractingjobsandinvestmenttotheState.Forexample,VirginBlueselectedSydneyasthelocationforitsnewEmbraerjetbase.Theirinvestmentwillincludelinemaintenanceandcrewtrainingfacilitiescostingover$300millionandemploymentofmorethan1000people.ThisisthesecondrecentinvestmentbyVirginfollowingitsestablishmentinSydneyofheadquartersfornewinternationalairlineVAustraliaaheadofstrongcompetitionfromotherstates.

WewerealsosuccessfulinsecuringanumberofmajorfilmproductionsforNewSouthWalesincludingGuardians of Ga’hoole,Happy Feet 2andTomorrow: When the War Began.Intotalthisrepresentsexpenditureinthestateof$70million,supporting1300jobsandreaffirmingNewSouthWalesastheheartofthenation’sfilmindustry.

Importantly,wewerealsoabletosupportthepurchaseofafailedregionalautomotivecomponentcompanybyGeelyAutomotive,saving132jobsandpotentiallycreatinghundredsmorethroughnewinvestment.

RegionalNSWexperiencedanotherdifficultyearthroughdroughtandIampleasedthatthedepartmentwillbeadministeringthe$85millionBuilding the Country programannouncedbyPremierReesthisyear.

Director General’s Year in Review 2008–09

5NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Director General’s Year in Review 2008–09

OncemorewecoordinatedSmall Business September,amonthlongcalendarhighlight,whichprovidedpracticalinformation,guidanceandtoolsoninnovationandsustainability,salesandmarketing,businessmanagementandinternationalbusinessandtradeto40,000attendeesat368events.

Intourism,theNSWGovernmentcommittedanadditional$40millionover3.5yearstoimplementanewtourismstrategyinrecognitionoftheimportanceofthissectortotheeconomy.Thedepartment,throughTourismNSW,workedcloselywithindustrytodevelopthestrategywhichwillleadtoincreasedvisitstotheStateoverthelongterm.TourismNSWalsolauncheda$1.5millionmarketingcampaigntopromoteSydney’suniquenewwinterfestival,Vivid Sydney,deliveredbyEventsNSW.

Withafocusonbuildingpartnershipsbetweenindustry,governmentandthestate’sknowledgesectortosupportNSWCleverStateapproachthedepartmentestablishedseveralnewinitiatives.TheseincludedestablishingtheResearch Partnerships Programtoarticulatethepriorityareasforgovernmenttodevelopenhancedresearchconcentration,bringingtogetherprivateandpublicsectorcollaboratorsandattractinginvestment.Inaddition,avouchersystemwasestablishedtodrivethedevelopmentofcollaborativerelationshipsbetweentheState’ssmalltomediumcompaniesandthepublicresearchsector,toaddresstechnologicallybasedquestions.

ThedepartmentplayedanimportantroleinWorldYouthDay,whichattracted223,000participantsincluding110,000fromoverseas.ThiswasagreatopportunitytoleveragetheeventtoenhanceSydneyandNewSouthWales’sstatusasaglobalcentreformajoroverseaseventsandconferences,tourismandskilledjobopportunities.

Internationally,weheldnumeroussuccessfulmissionsandevents.OnceagainweparticipatedinG’Day USA,resultinginnewbusinessandpromotionalactivity.Buildingonoursuccessatthiseventoverseveralyears,weparticipatedinG’day UKinJune,aneventbasedontheUSexperienceanddesignedtostrengthenthebusinesslinksbetweenourtwocountries.Earlyindicationsarethatthiswasanextremelysuccessfulpromotionalevent.WearecurrentlygearingupfortheNSWparticipationinWorldExpo2010tobeheldinShanghaiwheretheNSWGovernmentwillbeagoldsponsor.

NSWwasalsosuccessfulinattractingamajorV8SupercareventtoHomebushforthenextfiveyears.Thedepartment,throughtheHomebushMotorRacingAuthority,willplayakeyroleinthisevent.

Inmanufacturing,theGovernmentreconstitutedtheNSWManufacturingCounciltoadviseonarangeofindustrydevelopmentissues,inparticularthoseidentifiedthroughtheJobsSummits.TheInnovationCouncilonceagainprovidedsignificantinputandimpetustoinnovationintheState.

OtherimportantdevelopmentsthisyearincludedtheappointmentinOctoberoftheState’sfirstChiefScientistandScientificEngineer,ProfessorMaryO’Kane,tohelpstimulateinnovationacrossallscientificdisciplines.AlsoappointedwasMrJohnBlackburnAOastheState’sDefenceIndustryAdvisortomaximisedefenceinvestmentandopportunities.Welookforwardtoreapingthebenefitsofthesetwohigh-levelappointments.

Challenges and opportunitiesThereisnodoubtthatthemostsignificantchallengefacedthisyearwastheimpactoftheGlobalFinancialCrisis.Earlyindicationshowever,arethatfutureprospectsforNewSouthWalesareimprovingduetogovernmentinitiativessuchastheInfrastructureProgram,theJobsSummitsandthediversifiedandrobustnatureofoureconomy.

Regrettably,inNovember,aNSWgovernmenttrademissiontoMumbaiwascaughtupintheterroristattacksonthatcity.Sadly,onememberofthedelegation,BrettTaylor,waskilledandseveralothersweretrappedforsomedays,includingoneofourownstaffmembers.WhiletheTradeServicesteamperformedadmirablyduringthiscrisis,ourthoughtsgoouttoallthosekilledandinjuredduringthesetragicevents.

TheNSWGovernmentannouncedinJunethatthedepartmentwillbecomepartofalargerorganisation,Industry&InvestmentNSW,effective1July2009.WewillbeacentralpartofthisnewagencywithourjobsandinvestmentagendacriticaltothefutureprosperityoftheState.

AcknowledgementsThisyearIwanttoparticularlyacknowledgeouremployees.Theprofessionalismandenthusiasmwithwhichtheyhaveembracedtherestructurehasbeenacredittothemall.Mostimportantly,theyhaveensuredthatthelevelofservicestoclientsandstakeholdershasbeenmaintainedand,inmanycases,enhanced.

IwishtothankallthestafffortheircontributionsaswellastheSeniorManagementGroup,whichhasputmuchvaluabletimeandeffortintoourstrategicplanningforthefuture.

Barry BuffierDirectorGeneral

6 Performance highlights NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

h WorkedwiththeDepartmentofPremierandCabinettodelivertheNSWGovernment’sJobsSummitinFebruary2009.ThissummitwasfollowedbyregionalJobsSummitsintheIllawarraandtheHunterlaterintheyear.ThesummitswerehostedbythePremierandexploredactionsthattheNSWGovernmentcouldtaketosupportjobsinadifficultandslowingeconomicenvironment.

ThirteensectorswereidentifiedintheNSWJobsSummit:financeandinsurance;propertyandbusinessservices;informationandcommunicationstechnology;creativeindustries;educationandtraining;healthandcommunityservices;infrastructureandconstruction;manufacturing;tourismandhospitality;transport,logisticsandstorage;primaryindustriesandmining;retailandgreenskills(environmentaltechnologies).

TheNSWGovernment’sresponsetotheJobsSummitincludedtheearmarkingof$70milliontoattractmajorprojectstotheState.TheMajor Investment Attraction FundwillbeusedtosecurelargerprojectsinvolvingsignificantinvestmentwhichwillcreatesignificantnumbersofjobsintheState.

h LaunchedfourinternationalofficesinChina(ShanghaiandGuangzhou),theUnitedArabEmirates(AbuDhabi)andIndia(Mumbai).ThenewofficeswillstrengthenNewSouthWales’sinternationalbusinesspresenceanddevelopopportunitiesthatwillgenerateemploymentthroughincreasedinboundinvestmentsandexports.

h SecuredmajorinvestmentsinNewSouthWaleswithanestimatedvalueof$2.2billionandanemploymentimpactofover8000jobs.

h AttractedmajorfilmproductionsincludingHappy Feet 2,Guardians of Ga’hooleandTomorrow: When the War Began,representinga$70millionexpenditureintheStateandsupporting1300jobs.

h Organised12trademissionsinvolving116companiesaswellas207independentmarketvisits.Projectedexportsalesbythecompaniesasaresultoftheseactivitieswillexceed$165million.

h Approved12RegionalBusinessGrowthPlans,providingablueprintforcollaborationbylocalgovernments,regionaldevelopmentboardsandotherbusinessstakeholders.

h OrganisedSmall Business September,Home-based Business WeekandWestern Sydney Manufacturing Weektosupportsmallbusinesses.Totalattendanceattheseandothersmallbusinesseventswasaround50,000.

performancehighlights

4 INTERNATIONAL OFFICES LAUNCHED IN CHINA, UAE AND INDIA

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h TourismNSWfinalisedtheNSW Tourism Strategy,whichissupportedbyanadditional$40millioninvestmentbytheNSWGovernmentoverfourfinancialyearsexpectedtoattractanestimated$20millionindustryinvestmentinprograms.

h Receivedafundingallocationof$85milliontorollouttheBuilding the Country packagecomprisingsevennewprogramsaimedatinvigoratingcountryandregionalcommunitiesandpromotingeconomicandjobsgrowth.

h StrategicinvestmentsintotheNSWresearchsectorthroughtheScience Leveraging Fundhavehelpedbringfundingandcapabilitytothestateindisciplinesincludinggroundwaterresearch,marinescience,cellulartherapiesandmedicalimaging.Newcommitmentsof$4millionhavehelpedattract$29millioninCommonwealthfundingtoNSW.

h On23October2008thePremierannouncedtheappointmentofProfessorMaryO’KaneasNewSouthWales’sfirstChiefScientistandScientificEngineer.HerworkcoversallscientificdisciplinestohelpstimulateinnovationintheState.

h On1July2009anetworkofnewRegionalDevelopmentAustraliaCommitteeswillcommenceoperationasaresultofajointCommonwealthandstate/territoriesinitiative.InNewSouthWales,14RegionalDevelopmentAustraliaCommitteeswillbeformedtoreplacetheformerNSWGovernment-fundedRegionalDevelopmentBoardsandtheCommonwealth-fundedAreaConsultativeCommittees.Thenewcommitteeswillpromotecommunityandeconomicdevelopment,provideinputtoregionalplanning,andengagewiththethreetiersofgovernment.

h ThenetworkwillcomprisetheCentralCoast,CentralWest,Hunter,MidNorthCoast,NorthernRivers,NorthernInland,Orana,FarWest,Illawarra,FarSouthCoast,SouthernInland,Murray,RiverinaandSydneyRegionalDevelopmentAustraliaCommittees.

h Accordingtotheannualclientsurvey,overallsatisfactionwithassistanceprovidedbythedepartmentwasahigh86percentwhilesatisfactionwiththelevelofknowledgeandserviceofthedepartment’sstaffwashigherat88percent.

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PEOPLE ATTENDED SMALL BUSINESS EVENTS

8 Corporate framework NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

Who we areTheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentwasestablishedin1995astheNSWGovernment’skeyindustrydevelopmentagency.ThedepartmentisresponsibletotheMinisterforStateDevelopment,theMinisterforRegionalDevelopment,theMinisterforTourismandforScienceandMedicalResearchandtheMinisterforSmallBusiness.

Theprimaryfunctionofthedepartmentistocontributetogovernmentpoliciesandprovideservicestothebusinesssectortoachieveacompetitiveanddiverseeconomy.Thedepartment’saimistodevelopinnovativeandsustainablebusinessesandindustriesthatwillincreaseproductivity,employmentandinvestmentgrowthintheState.Itachievesthisbypursuingactivitiesunderfivekeyresultsareas:

h facilitatebusinessinvestment

h increasebusinesscompetitiveness

h developanattractivebusinessenvironment

h marketthestrengthsofSydneyandNewSouthWales

h supportscience,researchandinnovation.

ThedepartmentistheleadagencyresponsibleformanagingthedeliveryofoutcomesfromtheNSWGovernment’sJobsSummitand,withpartneragencies,isalsoresponsibleforcoordinatingdeliveryofthebusinessandinvestmentprioritiessetintheNSWStatePlan.

Theenvironmentforeconomicgrowthisincreasinglycomplexandcompetitive,bothnationallyandinternationally.Tomeetthischallenge,thedepartmentfocusesoncontinuouslyrefiningandbettertargetingitsactivitiestocontributetoadynamicandgrowingeconomy.

Our missionThedepartment’smissionistosecureinnovativeandsustainablebusinessandindustrydevelopmentfortheState.

Our values Thedepartmentworkstoaccomplishitsmissionandgoalsthroughtheactionsofitsstaff,whoupholdcorporatevaluesof:

h integritythroughhonesty,consistencyandfairness

h equityandsocialjustice

h respectforthediversityoftheState’smulticulturalbase

h achievementthroughdiligence,industry,creativethought,consultationandteamwork

h accountability,efficiencyandeffectiveprofessionalserviceprovision.

Thesevaluesareemphasisedinthedepartment’sCodeofConduct,corporatepoliciesandproceduresanditsinductiontraining.TheCodeofConductsetsoutthestandardsandguidelinesforstafftofollowinrelationtoethicaldecision-making,dealingprofessionallyandfairlywithclients,partnersandstakeholdersandtheprotectionofconfidentialinformation.Thecodewasupdatedduringthereportingperiod.

Stakeholders and clientsThedepartment’sclientsspandomesticandinternationalcompaniesofallsizes,industrypeakbodies,professionalassociations,businessadvisers,tertiaryeducationandresearchinstitutesandgovernmentdepartmentsandauthorities.Thedepartmentadoptsapartnershipapproach,workingwithbusinessandotherrelatedagenciestostrengthenthecompetitivenessofNewSouthWalesinternationallythroughincreasedinvestment,productivityandbusinesscapability.

corporateframework

Thedepartment’smissionistosecureinnovativeandsustainablebusinessandindustrydevelopmentfortheState

NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Section

TheNSW State Plan,whichwasreleasedinNovember2006,commitstheNSWGovernmenttosupportbusinessgrowthintheState.Thedepartment’sactivitiesareinformedbythetwoprioritiesfor‘GrowingprosperityacrossNewSouthWales’:

h PriorityP1:Increasedbusinessinvestment

h PriorityP6:IncreasedbusinessinvestmentinruralandregionalNewSouthWales.

Performanceachieved(furtherdetailsprovidedundertheKeyResultsAreassectioncommencingonpage16)

PRIORITY P1: INCREASED BUSINESS INVESTMENT

Private business investment

ThetargetintheNSW State Planistodoublethelevelofprivatebusinessinvestmentfrom$40billionin2005–06to$80billionby2015–16.

In2008–09businessinvestmentinrealtermswas$47.336billioninNewSouthWales,3.1percenthigherthanin2007–08.Thiswas$1.9billionbelowtheprojectedtargetfor2008–09onastraight-linebasis.

Thefive-yearaverageannualgrowthofprivatebusinessinvestmentto2008–09was8.4percent,whichwasabovethetrajectoryrateintheNSW State Plan(7.2percentperannum)requiredtoreachthetargetof$80billionby2015–16.

TOURIST VISITATION

TheNSW State Plan targetistoincreasetouristvisitationtoNewSouthWalesby10millionvisitornightsby2015–16.

Therewere138milliontouristvisitornightsin2008–09,comprising60.5millioninternationaltourismvisitornights(upby6percentfrom2007–08)and77.5milliondomestictourismvisitornights(downby6percentfrom2007–08).Thisis1.1millionvisitornightsabovetheP1targetforthisperiod.

OvernightvisitorstoNewSouthWalesspent$17.644billion,whichwasveryclosetothetargetfortheyearend,June2009.Thiscomprised$5.779billioninternationalovernightvisitorspend(upby3percentfrom2007–08)and$11.865billiondomesticovernightvisitorspend(downby4percentfrom2007–08).

PRIORITY P6: INCREASED INVESTMENT IN RURAL AND REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES

Regional development

DevelopmentofNSWStatePlantargetsforregionalbusinessandinvestmentgrowthisbasedonanumberofmeasureswhichinclude:

h regionalemploymentandunemploymentrates

h regionaltourismvisitornights.

AverageemploymentinregionalNewSouthWalesfellby0.7percentin2008–09.EmploymentgrowthinregionalNewSouthWalessincethebaseyear(2005–06)is1.9percent,whichisabovetargetof1.5percentaveragegrowthoverthetenyearsto2015–16.

Theaverageregionalunemploymentratewas5.9percent,whichwaswithinthetargetofnomorethan1.5percentagepointshigherthantherestofNewSouthWales(5.7percent).

RegionalNewSouthWales’shareoftotalAustralianregionaltouristvisitornightswas34percentfor2008–09,whichwasonepercenthigherthanthepreviousyear.

RegionalBusinessGrowthPlansweredevelopedforthedepartment’s12regions.Theplansprovideablueprintforcollaborationbetweenagenciesandwithlocalgovernment,RegionalDevelopmentBoardsandotherbusinessstakeholderstoachievesustainableeconomicgrowth,localemploymentandskillstraining.

Anewnetworkof14RegionalDevelopmentAustraliaCommitteesforNewSouthWaleswasalsoestablishedandshouldbeoperationalfrom1July2009.RegionalDevelopmentAustraliaCommitteeswillbeafirstpointofcontactforregionalcommunitiesacrossalllevelsofgovernmentandwillpromoteregionalinitiativesandpartnerships.ThecommitteeswillalsoprovidestronginputintotheimplementationoftheRegionalBusinessGrowthPlans.

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KEY RESULT AREAS

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Facilitate business investment

Increase business competitiveness

Develop an attractive business environment

Market the strengths of Sydney and NSW

Support science, research and innovation

IncreasedinvestmentintoNSWtomeetState PlanP1target

NSWfirmsadoptbestpracticebusinessprocesses

BusinessconfidencemeasuresimproveinNSW,incomparisonwithotherstates

TourismvisitationgrowstomeetNSWState PlanP1target

Greateradoptionofinnovationasakeygrowthstrategyforbusiness

ImprovedregionalinvestmentcoordinationbyGovernmenttomeetState PlanP6target

NSWfirmswinsupplychainbusinesswithlargeprivateandpublicsectorcontractsandprojects

Effectivemechanismsmanagedforcommunicationbetweenbusinessandgovernment

Sydneyrankshighlyasadestinationamongsttargetgroupsininternationalsurveys

Opportunitiestakentopromotegrowthinhighpotentialsectorsbygovernmentaction

RegulatoryconstraintsanddelaystomajorinvestmentprojectsaddressedandinternationalisationoftheState’scompetitiveindustries

Firmswithworldclasscapabilitieswinmoreinternationalbusiness

Costsandbenefitstobusinessofnewregulation,legislationandpolicymadeknowntogovernment

InvestorsandbusinessownersviewNSWmorefavourablythanotherstatesandcountries

Supportedresearchandcommercialisationprogramsresultinmarketingnewproductsandservices

Regionalcommunitiesidentifyandpromotebusinessopportunities

Newbusinessesstartandbusinessnumbersandemploymentgrowstrongly

NSWdemonstratesworld-classcommunicationsinfrastructure

MaintainSydneymarketshareofvisitornights

Impedimentstoinnovationinhighpotentialsectorsidentifiedandaddressed

Infrastructureimpedimentstoinvestmentinregionalareasaddressed

Environmentalsustainabilitypromotedasagrowthstrategyforbusiness

Effectivealternativedisputeresolutionservicedeliveredforretailleasingsector

Regionalmarketshareofvisitornightsmaintained

NSWwinsgreatershareofCommonwealthmedicalandscienceresearchfunds

Opportunitiesidentifiedforinboundinternationalinvestmentfromkeymarkets

NSWbusinessessecuremoreCommonwealthbusinessassistancefunding

Skillsneedsandlabourmarketgapsassessed,firmandindustrylevelinitiativesdeveloped

NSWtechnologiesandskillspromotedininternationalmarkets

Governmentpolicyandregulationsupportresearchanddevelopmentoutcomes

NSWcompetitivestrengthsidentifiedandmarketedtoinvestorsandconsumers

Exportersenternewmarketsandmorefirmsstarttoexportgoodsandservices

Systemicregulatoryimpedimentstobusinessinvestmentandgrowthidentified

InternationalrelationshipsmanagedtosourcenewbusinessforNSW

Morestudentschoosescienceandtechnologycareerpathways

NSW State Plan (2006–2016)

Growing Prosperity Across New South WalesNSW Open for BusinessPriorityP1–IncreasedBusinessInvestment.

IncreasebusinessinvestmentbymakingNewSouthWalesamoreattractiveplacetodobusiness.IncreasevisitornightstoNewSouthWalesby10millionby2016.

Stronger Rural and Regional EconomiesPriorityP6–IncreasedBusinessInvestmentinRuralandRegionalNewSouthWales.

Achieveregionalbusinessgrowthtargets.

11NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Corporate governance

Duringtheyeartherestructureofthedepartmentestablishedsixdivisionstostreamlineoperationsandeffectivelydelivercorefunctions.

TheBoardofManagement,whichcomprisestheDirectorGeneralandtheexecutivedirectorsofeachnewdivision,wasresponsibleforcoordinatinganddirectingtheoperationsofthedepartment.

Thedepartment’scorporategovernanceframeworkprovidedcleardirectionandtransparencyfordecision-makingacrosstheorganisationandsupporteditscapacitytoachieveresults.ThedepartmentworkedwithintheNSWGovernment’sframeworkofreportingandaccountability,whichincludedmajorinitiativesinareassuchasinformationandcommunicationstechnology,staterecords,corruptionprevention,privacy,financeandclientservices.ThegovernanceframeworkwassupportedbytheoperationsoftheBoardofManagementandtheAuditandReviewCommittee.

Thedepartmentcompletedanewstrategicplan(2009–12),whichfocusedonkeystrategiesrequiredtosupporteconomicgrowthinNewSouthWales.PlanningwasinformedbytheNSW State Plan,andtheNSWJobsSummitsheldinSydney.

Thedepartment’sactivitiesandoperationswereregularlyreviewedthroughavarietyofinternalandexternalprocessesincluding:

h externalfinancialaudit

h internalandexternalperformanceaudit

h auditandreviewcommitteepanelsforindependentchairs

h internalmanagerialevaluation,includingriskmanagement

h thePublicAccountsCommitteeandtheTreasury

h oversightbyfourMinisters

h parliamentaryoversightthroughavarietyofcommitteessuchastheParliamentaryBudgetEstimatesCommittee.

LegislationTheprincipalActsadministeredbythedepartmentare:

h Albury-Wodonga Development Repeal Act 2000

h Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology Act 1985

h Garvan Institute of Medical Research Act 1984

h Homebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Act 2008

h Human Cloning for Reproduction and Other Prohibited Practices Act 2003

h Innovation Council Act 1996

h Regional Development Act 2004

h Research Involving Human Embryos (New South Wales) Act 2003

h Retail Leases Act 1994

h Small Business Development Corporation Act 1984

h State Development and Industries Assistance Act 1966

h Tourism New South Wales Act 1984

h Very Fast Train (Route Investigation) Act 1989.

Board of Management

Director General

BarryBuffierBRurSc(Hons),MEc,ChurchillFellow,FAICD

Enterprise Small Business and Regional Development Division

MichaelCullenBCom(Ec)ExecutiveDirector

Governance and Organisational Support

WayneLangeExecutiveDirector

Investment and Industry Division

WarwickGlennBSc(Eng)ExecutiveDirector

Innovation Research and Policy Division

KerryDoylePSM,BA(Hons)(Acting)ExecutiveDirector

International Markets and Trade

MichaelO’SullivanBCom(Ec)(Acting)

Retail Tenancy Unit

KenCarlsundDipLaw(SAB),MBARegistrar

Tourism NSW

LyndelGrayGAICDExecutiveDirectorandGeneralManager

Corporate Operations and Executive Support

GaryOffnerDipLaw(BAB),MBA,GAICDDirector

Service groups of the departmentInvestment and Industry Developmentundertakesindustry-specificanalysisfortheidentifiedpriorityareasbasedonmarketintelligenceandconsultationwithstakeholders,bothinternalandexternaltogovernment,andattractsinvestmentforlargeprojects.ThisincludesthedevelopmentandimplementationofindustryandsectoralplanstoproactivelydriveindustrygrowthatastateandregionallevelinlinewithNSW State Plantargets.

Enterprise, Small Business and Regional Developmentprovidesstrategicsupporttoincreaseemploymentandinvestmentgrowthinregionalandmetropolitanareas,withafocusonlocalinfrastructureandsmallandmedium-sizedenterprises.

International Markets and Tradeidentifiespriorityindustriesandmarketsforexportopportunitiesandpotentialinboundinvestmentattraction.ThisincludesmanagingNewSouthWales’overseaspresenceviamissions,tradedesksandoverseasofficesprovidingaone-stop-shopforNSWexportersandinternationalinvestors.

Innovation, Research and PolicysupportsresearchanddevelopmentactivitiesinNewSouthWales,andundertakesanalysisandstakeholderengagementactivitiesrequiredtohelpdriveinnovationandincreasecompetitivenessandeconomicgrowth.

Tourism NSWpromotesNewSouthWalestodomesticandinternationaltourismmarketsandprovidesopportunitiesforanincreaseinjobsandtouristexpenditure.

Corporate governance

12 Financial overview NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

Thefinancialinformationdisclosedinthisoverviewrepresentsanaggregationoftheoperatingstatementsandbalancesheetsforthedepartmentandthetwostatutoryauthoritiesthatitadministersandsupports,theMinisterialCorporationforIndustryandtheSmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporationofNewSouthWales.

Source of fundsTheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentisageneralbudgetsectoragency,withitsmainsourceoffundsbeinggovernmentcontributions.In2008–09totalgovernmentrecurrentandcapitalcontributionstothedepartment,MinisterialCorporationforIndustryandSmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporationofNewSouthWalesamountedto$190.3million.Inadditiontothegovernmentcontributions,thedepartmentraisedrevenuefromothersources,includingthesaleofgoodsandservices,investmentincome,grantsandcontributionsfromotherstateandAustraliangovernmentbodiesandindustrypartners.Totalrevenuefromallsourcesforthe2008–09financialyearamountedto$11.0million,ofwhichgrantsandcontributionstotalled$6.0million.

Application of fundsTotaloperatingexpenditurefortheyearended30June2009was$205million.Thiscomprisedemployee-relatedcostsamountingto$47.3million,otheroperatingexpenditureof$26.1millionandgrantsandsubsidiestotalling$62.2million,including$25.3millioninscienceandmedicalresearchgrants.Other Expenses Programexpenditureamountedto$68.9millionandincluded$25.9milliontowardtourismmarketingandprogramactivities,$15.7milliontowardtheRegional Development Assistance Programand$14.8milliontowardstheAssistance to Industry Program.

Assets and liabilitiesThedepartment’stotalnetassetbalanceasat30June2009was$26.2millionandcomprisedtotalassetsamountingto$39millionandtotalliabilitiesof$12.8million.Thetotalnetassetbalanceat30June2009representsadecreaseof$3.6millioncomparedtothepreviousfinancialyear.Thedecreasewasprimarilyduetoadecreaseincashandcashequivalentsof$5.3million,offsetbyadecreaseinnon-currentassetsof$1.3million,andadecreaseincurrentliabilitiesof$1.9million.

Financial overview

Employee Related Costs

Other Operating Expenditure

Science and Medical Research grants

Other Grants and Subsidies

Tourism marketing and program activities

Regional Development Assistance

Assistance to Industry

Other Expenses Program

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13NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Future directions

ThedepartmentbecomespartofalargerorganisationtobeknownasIndustry&InvestmentNSWeffective1July2009.OtheragenciesjoiningthenewdepartmentwillincludetheformerNSWDepartmentofPrimaryIndustries,NSWDepartmentofEnergy,ScreenNSWandtheNSWFoodAuthority.

AsadivisionwithinIndustry&InvestmentNSW,StateandRegionalDevelopmentandTourismwillplaceemphasisonassistingbusinessestosurviveandretainjobsin2009–10inordertocombatthecontinuingeffectsoftheGlobalFinancialCrisis.Itwillmaintainawhole-of-governmentapproachtoitsroleundertheNSWStatePlanandwillfocusonimplementingtheinitiativesarisingfromthePremier’sJobsSummit.

TheStateandRegionalDevelopmentandTourismdivisionwillcontinuetoconcentrateonattractingnewinvestmentandjobsacrossallmajoremploymentsectors,inadditiontoemploymentretention.Therewillbegreateremphasisontargetinginvestmentfromthefast-growingmarkets.ThelaunchingofofficesinChina,IndiaandtheMiddleEastwillfacilitatethisexpansion.

Whilefocussingontherangeofsectors,particularattentionwillbegiventofilmandmediaprojects,sustainableindustriessuchasrenewableenergy,largefootloosedefenceprojectsidentifiedintheAustralianGovernment’sDefenceCapabilityPlan,andleveragingoffCommonwealthprogramssuchasSolarFlagships,theinsulationincentive,theschoolandhousingbuildinginitiativesandtheNationalBroadbandNetwork.ThedepartmentwillalsosupportNSW’transitiontoacarbon-constrainedeconomybyassistingNSWbusinessestotakeadvantageofemergingopportunities.ImprovingtheinnovationcapabilityofNSWbusinesseswillbeanimportantaspectoftheseactions.TheimplicationsofthesedriverswillbereflectedinanupdateoftheNSWInnovationStatement.

Animportantnewfocusofactivityforthedepartmentisinforgingclosercollaborativeopportunitiesbetweenindustry,universities,theresearchsectorandgovernmentagencies.ThedevelopmentoftheResearch PartnershipsProgramisanimportantnewinitiativetogrowcollaborativeresearchconcentrationsinareasofStatepriority,bringingtogetherindustrywithacademiaandgovernment.

Currentlythedepartmenthasover140projectleadsacrossarangeofindustries.Itislikelyhowever,thattheGlobalFinancialCrisiswillimpactontheconversionrateaswillcompetitionfromotherjurisdictionswithlowercostsorhigherincentives.

ThenewdepartmentalstructurewillincludeaSydneyOperationsTeamtoworkcloselywithlocalgovernmenttodeliverprogramsandservicestosmallandmedium-sizedenterprisesintheSydneymetropolitanarea.ThedepartmentwillalsoestablishformalagreementswithselectedlocalgovernmentauthoritiestofacilitatebusinessinvestmentopportunitiesinregionalNewSouthWales.

CoordinationofregionaldevelopmentwillimprovewiththemergeroftheNSWGovernment’sRegionalDevelopmentBoardswiththeAustralianGovernment’sAreaConsultativeCommitteeseffective1July2009.Priorityareasforthenewcommitteeswillberegionalplanning,employmentgenerationandsocialinclusion,particularlyaroundemploymentopportunitiesfordisadvantagedgroupsinthecommunity.

Future directions

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Thedepartmentoperatesinanincreasinglycomplexstate,nationalandinternationaleconomythatprovidesbothchallengesandopportunitiestotheeconomicgrowthofNewSouthWales.

Theseinclude:

h volatilityintheworldeconomy

h increasingcompetitionfromotheragenciesandlocationsforfootlooseinvestment

h pressuretoretainandexpandskillsforgrowth,despitetheGlobalFinancialCrisis

h developmentofglobalsupplychainsacrossallsectors

h challengestothemanufacturingsectorfromChinaandotherpartsofAsia

h theimpactofclimatechange.

Economic overview

THE PICTURE FOR 2008–09

NewSouthWaleshasthelargeststateeconomyinAustralia–valuedat$360billionin2007–08,andaccountsforaround32percentofAustralia’sGDP.ItisalsotheStatewiththelargestshareofnationalprivatebusinessinvestment.

In2008–09NewSouthWaleswashamperedbyrestrictivemonetarypolicyandtheslowdowninworldeconomicgrowthbroughtabouttheGlobalFinancialCrisis.Theoveralleconomicpicturefortheyearshows:

h forecastgrossstateproductgrowthof0.3percent,downfrom2.8percentin2007–08(NSWTreasuryforecasts,May2009)

h businessinvestmentgrowthof3.1percent,downfrom16.7percentin2007–08

h anaverageunemploymentrateof5.7percent,wellbelowtheaverageunemploymentrateoverthelast25years

h ahigherpercentageofNSWworkersemployedfull-time(70.7percent)comparedwith69.8percent(seasonallyadjusted)fortherestofAustralia.

New South Wales has the largest state economy in Australia – valued at $360 billion in 2007–08, and accounts for around 32 per cent of Australia’s GDP

Operating environment

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ECONOMIC RECOVERY

AccessEconomicsanticipatesthat2010willbeayearofconsolidationandrecoveryinrelativeterms.Thiswillbeassistedbyareboundinhousingconstructionarisingfromunderlyingdemand-supplyfundamentals,improvedhousingaffordabilityandstateandAustraliangovernmentincentivesforhomebuyers.Thecontinuedrecoveryinagriculturalconditionsisexpectedtoassistexportswhilethereductionsininterestratesarehelpingtobringhouseholdspendingclosertothenationalaverage.

CHALLENGES FOR NSW INDUSTRY AND THE DEPARTMENT

NSWexportvalueshavebeentraditionallylinkedtomineralresourcesandagriculturalcommodities.However,serviceexportsnowaccountforabout40percentoftheState’sexportincome.NewSouthWales’longer-termexportsuccessalsodependsonknowledge-intensivecompaniesfindingnichemarketsinourregion,agoalcentraltothedepartment’srangeofservicesforestablishedandprospectiveexporters.

Sourcingskilledworkersremainsanimportantmediumtolong-termissuefortheState.Thedepartmenthasbeenchargedwithattractinghigh-endskillstoSydneyfrominterstateandoverseasandisidentifyingskillsgapsolutions,especiallyinregionalareas,whereshortagesarefeltacutelybecauseofthesmallersizeoflocallabourmarkets.Therecontinuestobeconsiderablecompetitionfromotherstatesandterritoriesforkeyemploymentskills.

ImprovedbutpersistentdroughtconditionscontinuetopresenteconomicdevelopmentchallengesinmanypartsofregionalNewSouthWales.Manyregionalcommunitiesaredependentondrought-vulnerablebusinessessuchasmeatandfoodprocessing.Restructuringofglobalindustries,includingautomotivecomponentsandtextiles,isalsoimpactingonregionalemploymentandindustrydevelopment.TheavailabilityandcostofwaterisacontinuingmajorissueacrossNewSouthWales.

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Nature and scope of activities Thedepartmentpromoteseconomicgrowththroughtheattractionofnewbusinessinvestmentandhelpingexistingenterprisestogrowandimprovetheircompetitiveness.Oneofthedepartment’skeyrolesistocaptureopportunitiesforinvestmentandbusinessgrowthforSydneyandNSWregions.

ThedepartmentcompetestowinbusinessinvestmentforNewSouthWalesagainstinternationalandinterstatecompetition.Italsofacilitatestherelocation,consolidationandexpansionofmajorandstrategicbusinesseswithintheStateand,whereappropriate,encouragesproponentstolocateprojectsinregionalareas.Toachievethis,thedepartmentdeliversfinancialassistanceprogramsandserviceswhichareonlyavailabletoregionalbusinessesandcommunities.

Thedepartmentsecuresbusinessfixedinvestmentfrominternationalanddomesticmarketsacrossarangeofsectors,focussingonthekeysectorsidentifiedintheNSWJobsSummit.Using$70millioninsummitfundingfortheMajor Investment AttractionFund,thedepartmentaimstosecurelargerprojectsinvolvingsubstantialinvestment,whichwillcreatesignificantnumbersofjobsintheState.

Achievements

INVESTMENT ATTRACTION

TheNSWGovernmentison-tracktoachieveitstargettodoubleprivatebusinessinvestmentby2015–16,withannualtotalprivatebusinessinvestmentof$49billionduringthe2008–09yearinNewSouthWales.

In2008–09privatebusinessinvestmentinrealtermswas$47,336billion,3.1percenthigherthanin2007–08but$1.9billionbelowtheprojectedtargetonastraight-linebasis.Thefive-yearaverageannualgrowthofprivatebusinessinvestmentto2008–09was8.4percent.ThiswasabovethetrajectoryrateintheNSWStatePlan(7.2percentperannum)requiredtoreachthetargetof$80,000billionby2015–16.

In2008–09thedepartmentsecured385investmentprojects,whichwillsee$2,194millionofcapitalinvestmentinNewSouthWalesandemploymentof8092peopleoverthenextfewyears.InmetropolitanSydney,theseprojectsrepresented$1,184millionofcapitalinvestmentand3,911jobsandinregionalNewSouthWales$1,010millionofinvestmentand4,181jobs.

Toattractnewprojectsofthiskind,thedepartmentundertookinternationalpromotionactivities,targetedbusinessdecision-makers,providedtailoredbusinessinformationandassistancewithsiteselectionandassistedproponentstonavigategovernmentapprovalprocesses.EconomicevaluationswerepreparedtoidentifythevalueassociatedwithspecificprojectsleadingtoinvestmentintheState.

Thedepartment’sfocuswasonthe13sectorsidentifiedintheNSWJobsSummit.

FINANCE AND INSURANCE

Fivefinancialserviceprojectswereattractedduringtheyearinvolvinginvestmentof$21millionandcreating41jobs.Throughtheseinvestments,anumberofmultinationalfirmsestablishedaSydneyofficeandareservicingthegreaterAustralianmarket.Financialserviceinvestorswerefromtraditionalsourcemarkets,suchastheUnitedKingdom,aswellasfromfast-growingmarkets,suchasChinaandIndia.

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INVESTMENT PROJECTS SECURED385

41813911 JOBS IN METROPOLITAN

SYDNEY AND $1,183 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS SECURED

JOBS IN REGIONAL NEW SOUTH WALES AND $1,010 MILLION INVESTMENTS SECURED.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

SixICTprojectswereattractedduringtheyearwhichwillinvest$17.5millionandemploy223peopleinNewSouthWales.FujiXeroxwillbaseitsnewAsia-PacificregionalsupportcentreinSydney,whichwillcreate129jobsandinvest$5.3millionoverthenextfiveyears.TheUKICTservicesfirmFirstservissetupanofficeinSydneyandwillemployupto60peopleandinvest$1million.LogMeInlocateditsAsia-PacificofficeinSydneyandwillemploy10peoplewithaninvestmentof$10million.ICANN,theInternetCorporationforAssignedNamesandNumbers,establisheditsAsia-PacificofficeinSydneyandemployed13people.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

NSWGovernmentinitiatives,includinganewpackageofscreenindustryincentives,putSydneyattheforefrontofthenationalfilmindustryandsetthestagetoattractsubstantialforeigninvestment.ThedepartmentwonsixmajorfootloosefilmprojectsforNewSouthWales,whichrepresentatotalinvestmentof$326millionandcreationandretentionof1750jobs.

ThedepartmentsecuredHappy Feet 2,whichcommencedproductioninearly2009andwillemployapproximately440castandcrewandtakethreeyearstocomplete.AnimalLogiccommencedproductionoftheanimatedfeatureGuardians of Ga’hoole.ThedepartmentalsosecuredproductionofTomorrow:When the War Began.

Thedepartmentsecuredpost-productionactivitiesforThe Way Back,thelatestfeaturefrominternationallyrenownedAustraliandirectorPeterWeir,andtwohigh-profiletelevisiondramaseries—theSouthernStarproductionRescueandtheScreentimeseriesUnderbelly III.Theseprojectswillemployapproximately400castandcrew.

MANUFACTURING

Fourmanufacturingprojectsweresecuredduringtheyearthattogetherbroughtover650jobsand$67millionininvestmenttoNewSouthWales.

InFebruaryGeelyAutomobileHoldingsfromChinapurchasedDrivetrainSystemsInternational,securingover130jobsinAlbury.Thedepartment’sworktosecureaglobalbuyerwiththecapabilitytoreplacethecompany’scustomerbaseisdetailedinalatercasestudy.

AlsoinregionalNewSouthWalesVolgrenAustraliaPtyLtdselectedNewcastle/Tomagoasthelocationforitsnewbusmanufacturingoperationinvolvingcapitalinvestmentof$18millionand150newjobs.TheestablishmentofapipeplasticsmanufacturingfacilitybyAustralianFilmandPipeManufacturersHoldingsPtyLtdinMossValewillinvolvemorethan$10millionincapitalinvestmentand25newjobs.

US-basedcompanyEntraHealthSystemsselectedSydneyasthelocalbasetolaunchitsglucosemetere-healthproject.ThedepartmentassistedthecompanyinestablishingitsoperationinAustraliabyprovidingdetailedinformationontheregulatoryprocessandethicalreviews.

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Threeairlineprojectsweresecuredduringtheyear,representinginvestmentof$310millionandover1,000newjobsoverfiveyears.Intheinternationalarena,DeltaAirLines,thelargestairlineintheworld,madethedecisiontoflyintoSydneyandpromoteSydneyandNewSouthWalesinoffshoremarkets.Atthedomesticlevel,VirginBlueselectedSydneyasthelocationforitsnewEmbraerjetbaseafterstrongcompetitionfromBrisbaneandMelbourne,andRegionalExpress(Rex)selectedWaggaWaggaforthelocationofitspilottrainingacademy.

ThedepartmentalsocontinuedtosupporttheEmiratesresortprojectnearLithgow,whichwillprovide120jobsand$115millionofinvestment.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES AND MINING

InDecember2008thedepartmentfacilitatedastrategicalliancebetweenaNSW-basedminingcompany,GoldenCrossResources,andHQMiningResourcesHoldingPtyLtd,anintermediaryofChinaUnitedMiningInvestmentCo.Ltd.Thealliancewillcreate80full-timeand200part-timejobsandwillinvest$3.5million.GoldenCrossResources’currentportfolioof

tenementsinNewSouthWalescontainsworld-classexplorationpotential.ThesetenementsarelocatedinMolong,northofOrange;Burra,nearCobar;Cargo,westofOrange;northandsouthofNymageeandsoutheastCobar.Thecompanieswereintroducedduringthedepartment’sChinaInvestmentAttractionMissionin2008.

‘We particularly want to thank the NSW Department of State and Regional Development for its assistance in bringing the companies together. The alliance reflects the importance, particularly in the mining sector, of the growing ties between Australia and China.’ Kim Stanton-Cook, Managing Director, Golden Cross Resources.

RETAIL

TheretailsectorcontinuedtoexpanddespitetheGlobalFinancialCrisis.ThedepartmentworkedcloselywiththeNSWdepartmentsofPlanningandLocalGovernmenttoassistfivemajorretailersovercomeissuesblockingtheexpansionoftheiroperationsinSydneyandregionalNewSouthWales.

SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIES

Thedepartmentisworkingwithmajorcompaniesinvolvedinwind,bio-energy,solar-thermal,solar-photovoltaicandotherrenewablesourcesofenergytoidentifyinvestmentopportunitiesinNewSouthWales.

Thedepartmentalsoprovidedadvicetoanumberofmajorsteel,aluminiumandpapermanufacturerstoassisttheirbusinesscontinuityplanninginthecontextoftheMandatoryRenewableEnergyTargetandtheproposedCarbonPollutionReductionScheme.

CHINA AND INDIA

ThedepartmenttargetskeyinvestorsinbusinesshubsthroughoutChinaandIndiatoraiseawarenessofNewSouthWalesasaninvestmentdestinationandtofacilitatetradeandbusinessopportunities.

ThedepartmentformedallianceswithChinesegovernmentagenciesresponsibleforencouragingoutboundinvestmentandsoughttocapitaliseontheNSW-GuangdongSisterStateRelationship,NSW-ShanghaiFriendshipAgreementandmemorandaofunderstandingwithanumberofChinese

KEY RESULTS AREA 1The NSW Government is on-track to achieve its target to double private business investment by 2015–16, with annual total private business investment of $49 billion during the 2008–09 year in New South Wales.

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agencies.ItalsoworkedwithChineseregionalbusinesscentresandemergingnon-government-ownedenterprisesandcapitalisedontheestablishmentoftheNSWinternationaloffices,launchedinGuangzhouandShanghai.In2008–09theChinadeskdeliverednewinvestmenttotheStatetotalling$130million,whichcreated270newfull-timejobs.

Inaddition,thedepartmentworkedcloselywithcontactsintheIndianbusinesscommunityonjointeventsandcompanyvisits.In2008–09thedepartmentdeliverednewinvestmenttoNewSouthWalesof$4.5millionandconductedtwoinvestmentmissionstoIndiatargetingtheICT,financialservices,education,pharmaceutical,renewableenergy,mineralresourceandagribusinesssectors.ResultsfortheyearweredownonthepreviousyearduetotheslowdowncausedbytheGlobalFinancialCrisis,whichresultedinsomeinvestmentdelegationstoNewSouthWalesandplansforinvestmentintheStatebeingputonhold.

Regional business investmentThedepartment’ssuiteofregionalbusinessinvestmentprogramsaimstosecurenewinvestmentinNewSouthWales.Theprogramsofferadvicetobusinessesregardingtheirestablishment,expansionorre-locationinregionalNewSouthWales.Thedepartmentaimstoharnessgenuinebusinessopportunitiesanddevelopsolutionstoovercomeinvestmentimpediments,withanemphasisonnon-financialsolutions.Specificassistanceunderregionalbusinessinvestmentprogramsincludeshelpingwithsiteidentificationandselection,negotiatingwithinfrastructureandfinanceprovidersandliaisingwithtrainingproviders.Insomecases,basedonthevalueofthenewinvestmentsandjobsgenerated,modestfundingisprovidedaspartofatotalpackageofassistanceforabusinessproject.

Thebusinessinvestmentprogramsuiteismadeupof:

h theRegional Business Development Scheme

h theregion-specificHunter Advantage FunddesignedtoattractnewinvestmentandjobstotheLowerHunterregionincludingtheNewcastle,LakeMacquarie,PortStephens,MaitlandandCessnocklocalgovernmentareas

h theDungog Business Investment Fund,ajointinitiativebythedepartmentandHunterWaterCorporation

h theregion-specificIllawarra Advantage FundforeligiblebusinessesconsideringestablishingorexpandingintheIllawarraregion

h thePayroll Tax Incentive SchemeaimedatbolsteringbusinessgrowthinareaswithunemploymentlevelsabovetheState’saverage.2008–09wasthefinalyearofthescheme.Payrolltaxrebateswillapplyfrom2009–10to2013–14.

KEY RESULTS AREA 1

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Thedepartmentreceivedfundingof$85millionduringtheyeartorollouttheBuildingtheCountrypackage.Thepackagecomprisessevennewprogramsaimedateconomicallyinvigoratingcountryandregionalcommunities,andwillbeavailableuntiltheendof2013–14.Whilethefundingresideswiththedepartment,itadministersjustsomeoftheprograms,including:

h theLocal Infrastructure Support Funddesignedtohelpoffsetinfrastructureimpedimentstoviablebusinessinvestmentprojects.Twentyprojectswereshortlistedforfundingfollowingtheclosureofexpressionsofinterestin2008–09

h theWater Adjustment Innovation Funddesignedtohelpbusinessesindrought-impactedcommunitiesoftheMurrayDarlingBasinaffectedbywaterreforms.Thefundassiststhesebusinessestodevelopandinvestininnovativewater-savingandotherenvironmentaltechnologies.Elevenprojectswereshortlistedforfunding

h theSmall Chamber of Commerce Funddesignedtohelpchambersofcommerceandbusinessorganisationsinsmallcountrytownswithapopulationbelow5000undertakepromotionstoboostbusinessactivity.Assistancewasofferedto40applicants.

Industry restructuring Theseinitiativesaredesignedtohelpregionalcommunitiesandindustriesrespondtoeconomicstructuraladjustmentpressures.TheRegional Economic Transition Schemeassiststhedevelopmentofmorediverseeconomiesandattractionofnewinvestmentandjobs.TheBusiness Drought Assistance Programprovidespayrolltaxreliefforregionalfirmstohelpthemretainskilledworkersforthedurationofthedrought.Assistanceisalsoprovidedtosmallandmedium-sizedenterprisesaffectedbythedroughtsotheycanimplementbusinessimprovementorrecoverystrategiesordiversifytheiroperations.

Inadditiontotheseprograms,theInverell Investment FundwasestablishedfollowingtheclosureoftheNestleSupercoatpetfoodmanufacturingfacilityinInverell.RapidResponseTeamswereformedonaneedsbasisinresponsetosignificantbusiness

closuresordownsizingandanew$6millionfundwascreatedtoprovidetrainingassistancetoemployeeswholosetheirjobsasaresultofabusinessclosureordownsizing.Thisfundwillbeavailablefrom1July2009.

Business migration servicesThedepartmentencouragesforeignbusinessownersandentrepreneurstomigratetoNewSouthWalestoestablishtheirbusinesses,creatingjobsandbringinginvestmentintotheState.Successfulapplicantsareofferedafour-yearprovisionalvisaand,iftheydevelopasuccessfulbusinessduringthistime,qualifyforpermanentresidenceinAustralia.

In2008–09thedepartmentsponsored385potentialbusinessmigrantsforprovisionalvisas.Thedepartmentanticipatesthesebusinessmigrantswillinvestmorethan$65millionandcreatealmost1000jobsduringtheirfirstfiveyearsinNewSouthWales.

Thedepartmentsponsored67businessmigrantsforpermanentresidenceinAustraliaduring2008–09.Intheirfirsttwoyearsthesebusinessmigrantshadinvested$16.4millionandcreated140newjobs.

KEY RESULTS AREA 1

Creative industriesInOctober2008theNSWGovernmentsecuredproductionofthesequeltotheOscar-winningHappyFeetandtheestablishmentinSydneyofDrD,anewworld-classdigitalproductionfacility.ThiswasachievedusingincentivesprovidedbytheFilm&TVIndustryAttractionFund(FIAF).

DrDisajointventurebetweenKennedyMillerMitchell,theproductioncompanybehindHappy Feet,andOmnilabMedia.ThenewfacilitywillcementtheState’spositionastheleadingAustralianbasefordigitalfilmmaking.Happy Feet 2,fromdirectorGeorgeMiller,commencedproductioninearly2009andwillemployaround440castandcrew,including230digitalartists,takingthreeyearstocomplete.

KennedyMillerMitchellalreadyhasanumberofotherlarge-scaleinternationalfilmprojectsintheplanningstage.Inanindustrythatcansuffererraticworkflowsandlossoftalentoffshorebetweenprojects,DrDwillbeapermanent,long-termbusinessandcreateunprecedentedopportunityforcontinuousfilmproductionandretentionoftalent.

TheKennedyMillerMitchellinitiativesbuildontheattractioninearly2009ofthemajordigitally-animatedfeature,Guardians of Ga’hoole,andtheplannedexpansionofAnimalLogic’sheadquartersinSydney.Coupledwiththeintroductionofthefilm-friendlypackageinJune2008,theconsolidationofSydney’sdigitalanimationcapabilities

establishestherightconditionstoattractongoinginternationalfilmproductionworktoNewSouthWales.

CASE STUDY

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Thedepartmentalsosupportsbidstosecuretargetedfootloosebusinessevents,includingmajorconferences,congressesandexhibitions,andin2008–09attractedanumberofmajoreventstoNewSouthWales,includingtheInternationalCongressoftheTransplantationSocietyandtheWorldCongressinUltrasound.

HOMEBUSH MOTOR RACING AUTHORITY

InSeptember2008theNSWPremierannouncedthatSydneywouldhostanannualV8SupercarmotorraceforfiveyearsatSydneyOlympicPark,withthefirsteventtobeheldfrom4–6December2009.

TheHomebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Act 2008cameintoeffectinDecember2009.TheActestablishedtheHomebushMotorRacingAuthoritytocoordinateandassistinthedeliveryofgovernmentservicesassociatedwiththeeventandtoundertaketheroleofconsentauthorityfortheevent.

TheNSWGovernment’scommitmenttotheeventfollowedanextensiveassessmentoftheeventproposalbythedepartment.Theeconomicbenefitasacontributiontothegrossstateproductisforecastatupto$100millionoverthefive-yearperiod.Theequivalentof110full-timejobswillbecreatedandopportunitieswillbeprovidedforNSWTAFEtraineestoworkattheeventinthehospitality,logisticsanddriver/mechanicsupportareas.Theeventisexpectedtoattractaround15,000overseasandinterstatevisitorsandgenerateupto30,000additionalhotelvisitornightsinSydneyeachyear.Onehundredandfiftythousandspectatorsareexpectedoverthethreedaysoftheevent.

TheSydneyraceistheGrandFinaleroundontheV8SupercarChampionshipSeriesEventCalendar.Thisinternationallyviewedmotorsportraceisforecasttogeneratearound$20millionofinternationalandnationalmediaexposureeachyear,whichwillpromoteSydneyanditspre-eminenteventandentertainmentprecinctatSydneyOlympicParkthroughtelevision,internetandbroadbandexposure.

CASE STUDY

Drivetrain Systems InternationalGeely Automobile Holdings, one of the largest independent automotive manufacturers in China, purchased Australian company Drivetrain Systems International (DSI) from receivers to save the company from closure.

DSI designs, develops and manufactures automotive transmissions. Manufacturing in Albury, New South Wales, the company is well recognised in both domestic and international markets and is one of only two independent automotive transmission manufacturers globally.

The impact of the Global Financial Crisis resulted in DSI being placed in receivership. The department worked with DSI, company receiver PricewaterhouseCoopers and the preferred purchaser, Geely to support the sale. The sale saved 132 jobs at DSI and has the potential to create another 240 jobs. Geely will invest $19.2 million over the next five years.

Geely will retool the Albury plant and has committed $13 million in capital expenditure in the first year. The company will also invest in the research and development arm of DSI, which supplies auto transmissions, to help the company maintain its leading role in the global auto parts market.

Aligning DSI with a rapidly growing automotive manufacturer like Geely gives DSI the best opportunity to succeed in the future. Supporting the acquisition by Geely will also help support the local suppliers and customers of DSI and other local businesses in Albury.

KEY RESULTS AREA 1 Four manufacturing projects were secured during the year that together brought over 650 jobs and $67 million in investment to New South Wales.

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Nature and scope of activities Thedepartmentworkstopromoteaninnovative,profitableandcompetitivebusinesssectorinNewSouthWalesthroughdeliveringbusinessinformationprograms,targetedgrantsprograms,thecreationofindustryandresearchnetworksandcommunicationinitiatives.

SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES

Thedepartmentofferssmallbusinessprogramsandservicesspecificallydesignedtoassistthegrowthofsmallandmedium-sizedenterprisesthroughthedevelopmentofentrepreneurship,managerialandtechnicalinnovationandbestpractice.Educationalandmentoringactivitiesaretargetedtowardsimprovementinthekeyareasofbusinessperformance—sales,employmentandexports.

Arangeofservicesandprogramsarealsoofferedtostart-up,microbusinessesandspecial-needsoperators.Thespecialneedsofparticularbusinesspeoplesuchaswomen,Indigenouspeopleandhome-basedoperatorsaretakenintoaccount.

EXPORT ADVISORY SERVICES

Thedepartmentalsoprovidesexport-readyNSWcompanieswitheffectivewaysofidentifyingnewinternationalmarketsbyprovidingprofessionalexportdevelopmentadvice,up-to-datemarketintelligenceanddirectlogisticalandoperationalassistance.

ElevenspecialistExportAdvisersdeliverthedepartment’sexportandTrade Startprograms(undercontractfromAustrade)tonewandestablishedexporters.Theysupportcompanieswithone-on-onecoaching,participationinexportseminarsandworkshopsandpreparationforinvolvementinthedepartment’stradeprograms.

TheTrade Promotion ProgrambuildsthecapacityofNSWbusinessestocompeteinternationallythroughtrademissions,exhibitionsandmarketvisits.

Achievements

SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES

Stepping-Up Program

TheStepping-Up Programprovidesaccesstogroupworkshopsandspecialisedmentoringforownersofestablished,innovativebusinessesthatarereadytogrow.Duringtheyearatotalof303individualsandorganisationsreceivedfinancialassistancetoparticipatein21programs.SixcompaniesthatparticipatedintheStepping Up Advanced Capital Programattracted$6.8millioninpotentialcapitalinvestment,potentiallygeneratingover60additionaljobsandachievingacapitalisedvalueofover$29million.

EightYoung Entrepreneurs Stepping Upprogramsequipped128youngbusinesspeoplewiththeknowledgeandskillsnecessarytowinnewclientsandmakesales.

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INFORMATION AND BUSINESS SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS IN 2008–09, AN INCREASE OF 20 PER CENT OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR

SERVICES WERE PROVIDED IN 2008–09, INCLUDING TECHNICAL AND MARKET ASSESSMENTS, AN INCREASE OF 11 PER CENT OVER THE PREVOUS YEAR

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Programs for women

TheWomen in Business Programassistswomenintheearlystagesoftheirbusinessdevelopment.In2008–09sixmentoringprogramswith126mentoreesweredeliveredinGrafton,Newcastle,PortMacquarie,Sydney,NorthSydneyandWesternSydney.Feedbackfromparticipantsindicatedthataround64percentexperiencedincreasedbusinessturnoverand23percentincreasedstaffnumbersasadirectresultoftheprogram.Fivebusinessgrowthstrategyworkshopsonmarketingandsalesweredeliveredto183womeninSydneyandregionallocations.

TheWomen in Manufacturing Networkaimstofacilitatelearninganddevelopmentforfemaleownersandexecutivesinmanufacturing.Fourcontinuouslearningforumswereheldduringtheyear,threeinWesternSydneyandoneinSydney,with166womenexecutivesparticipating.

New Market Expansion Program

TheNew Market Expansion Programisaimedatregionalcompaniespursuingnewmarketsbyprovidingassistancefortargetedmarketingofnewopportunities.Thisyear99regionalfirmswereassistedtopursuenewmarketsthroughtheprogram,including8firmsthatexhibitedattheOrganicsExpoinSydneyand16firmsthatparticipatedintheFineFoodAustraliatradeshowinMelbourne.Asaresultofthisparticipation,firmsmadeinitialsalesofover$300,000andcreatedeightnewfull-timejobs.

Business and Innovation Clusters Program

TheBusiness and Innovation Clusters ProgramsupportedeightindustryclustersinSydneyandWesternSydneywith390membercompanies.Theprogramassistedclustersinhigh-valuemanufacturing,autoaftermarket,opensource,softwareasaservice,exportandfashionarenas.

Thedepartmentalsoassisted17regionalindustryclusterswith969membersacrosssuchindustriesasmanufacturing,foodandwineproduction,filmandtourism.Industrysupportwasprovidedthroughacombinationoffacilitationandfinancialassistanceunderthedepartment’sregionalprograms.

Aboriginal Business Development Program

TheAboriginal Business Development ProgramcontinuedtosupportAboriginalpeopletosustainandgrowbusinessesinNewSouthWales,with71Aboriginalbusinessesaccessingfinancialsupporttodevelopandimplementgrowthstrategies.TheAboriginalBusinessDevelopmentManagersprovidedbusinessadvisoryservicesto229AboriginalcompaniesandconductedninebusinessworkshopsforAboriginalbusinessesacrossNewSouthWales.

InpartnershipwiththeNSWDepartmentofAboriginalAffairs,thedepartmentsecuredAustralianGovernmentfundingtoestablishateamofninenewEconomicDevelopmentOfficerpositionsacrossNewSouthWalesin2009–10.ThepositionswillsupportthedevelopmentofAboriginalself-employment,assistfirmstoaccessbusinessprograms,identifyemergingindustriesandsupporttheNSW/Commonwealthbi-lateralagreements,JobCompactsandtheNSW State Plan.Thepositionswillbesharedbetweenbothagencies.

Business Advisory Services

TheBusiness Advisory Service Programisdesignedtohelpstart-upandmicrobusinessesplantheirgrowthanddevelopment.In2008–09theprogramwasdeliveredby18serviceprovidersacrossmetropolitanSydneyandregionalNewSouthWales.

TheBusiness Advisory Service Programprovidedatotalof332,916informationandbusinessservicestoclientsin2008–09,anincreaseof20percentoverthepreviousyear.Over30,000ofthesewereone-on-oneguidancesessionsforindividualsintendingtostartorintheearlystagesofstartingabusiness.TheBusinessAdvisoryServiceprovidersreportedthatthesebusinessescouldpotentiallycreate5,600newjobs.

Innovation Advisory Services

Innovation Advisory Servicesaredesignedtoassistintheearly-stagecommercialisationofinventionsandinnovativeproductsorprocesses.TheonlineInnovation Advisory Serviceatwww.ausinvent.comwasalsosupported,attracting43,696usersessions.Theserviceprovidesself-assessmentsoftware,

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Innovation Advisory Servicesprovidedatotalof1,764servicesin2008–09,includingtechnicalandmarketassessments.Thisrepresentsanincreaseof11percentover2007–08.

Business development events

Duringtheyearthedepartment’sbusinessdevelopmenteventsforsmallbusinessownersandoperatorsattractedalmost50,000attendeesacrosstheState.Keyeventsincluded:

h Small Business September,whichprovidedpracticalinformation,guidanceandtoolsoninnovationandsustainability,salesandmarketing,businessmanagementandinternationalbusinessandtrade

h Home-based Business Weekfrom25–29May2009,whichofferedtopicsonsellingduringtoughtimes,cashflowande-marketing

h Western Sydney Manufacturing Weekfrom18–22May2009,whichhighlightedthesignificanceofWesternSydneymanufacturingandopportunitiesformanufacturerstoimprovebusinesspractices

h theManagingthroughTurbulentTimesseriesofseminarstoassistsmallbusinessoperatorstodealwiththeimpactoftheglobaleconomicdownturn

h theSmall Business Book Club,whichprovidedaforumforfeaturedauthorstodiscusstheirbusinessdevelopmentbookswithsmallbusinessownersandoperators.

Export advice and export developmentIn2008–09ExportAdvisersmanaged748clients,whichrepresentsanincreaseofmorethan7percentover2007–08.Theseclientsachievedexportsalesof$84million—upfrom$55millionoverthepreviousyear.AspartoftheTrade Start Program, ExportAdvisorsalsoassisted171clientstoachieveanexportsaleof$5,000ormore.Thedepartmentwaspaidaservicefeeinexcessof$600,000fromAustradeundernineindividualTrade Startcontracts.

Thedepartment,incollaborationwiththeAustralianInstituteofExportandprivateexportconsultantsaroundtheState,continuedtodelivertheGetting Started in Exports GuideandWorkshops Program.Theprogramprovidesnewandearlystageexportingbusinesseswiththeskillsnecessarytoenterinternationalmarkets.In2008–09thesemodulesweredeliveredto550companies.

In2008thePremier’sExporteroftheYearAwards,forwhichthedepartmentistheprincipalsponsor,attracted85NSWentrants.TheNSWnationalcategorywinnersgoontocontestthePrimeMinister’sExportAwards.

NSWcompanieswonsixnationalawards.TheoverallawardwenttoAppen,aChatswood-basedcompanywhichistheworld’sleadingproviderofhigh-endtext,speechandlanguagetechnologyresources.Forthelastsixyearsinarow,thePrimeMinister’sAwardhasgonetobusinessesinNewSouthWales.

Trade promotion In2008–09theTrade Promotion Programprovidedassistanceto300companiestakingpartineithertrademissionsorselectedinternationalexhibitionsinmorethantwenty-seveninternationalmarkets.Thesecompaniesreportedimmediatesalesof$9.3millionandprojectedsaleswithinthefollowing12monthstotallingalmost$165millionasadirectresultofparticipatinginthe Trade Promotion Program.

During2008–09thedepartmentalsoofferedtwogeneraltrademissionstoNewZealandandMalaysiaandthreespecialisedmissionstoIndia,VietnamandHongKong.

Creative industriesInFebruary2009thedepartmentreleasedtworeportsprofilingthecreativeindustriessectorinNewSouthWales—NSW Creative Industry: Economic FundamentalsandNSW Creative Industry Insights.Thesereportsemphasisedthecreativeindustry’simportanceandcontributiontothebroaderNSWeconomy,itsdominancenationally,keychallengesandopportunitiesforthefutureandproposedactionstofurthergrowtheindustry.Thereportmadea

numberofrecommendations,includingthedevelopmentofaCreativeIndustryStrategy,whichwasannouncedinthe2009-10NSWBudget.

ForthesecondyearthedepartmentorganisedanAustralianpresenceattheAsiaPacificAdvertisingFestivalinThailand.Twenty-fourcompaniesparticipated,reporting$550,000inexportsalesatthefestivalandestimatedsalesof$7.05millionoverthenext12months.

ThedepartmentalsoattendedtheCannesInternationalAdvertisingFestivalforthefirsttimetomarketthecreativeandtechnicalstrengthsofSydneyproductionhousesandthenewfilm-friendlylegislationtoanaudienceof6,000decision-makers.AseriesofadvertisementsandpromotionalmaterialsweredevelopedtotargetattendeesbothatthefestivalawardsandtheNSWnetworkingevent.

WithMusicNSW,thedepartmentassisted13artistsandbandstoparticipateintheSouthbySouthwestmusicfestivalinTexas.Participantsprojectedbusinessoutcomesof$3.4millionthroughlicensinganddistributiondeals,thesigningofoverseasbookingagents,festivalandtouringoffersandtelevision/filmsynchronisationplacements.

In 2008–09 the department’s business development events for small businesses had a client reach of almost 50,000 across New South Wales. These included:

– 40,000 attendees at 368 events during Small Business September 1,400 attendees at 40 events during Home-based Business Week

– more than 1,100 attendees at 23 events and seven site visits during Western Sydney Manufacturing Week

– more than 1,200 attendees at 30 seminars on Managing through Turbulent Times.

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InconjunctionwiththeNSWDepartmentofEducationandTraining,thedepartmentsupportedtheMobileEnterpriseGrowthAlliancetodeliverindustry-ledworkshopsfocussingonmobilecontentandapplications.Thisculminatedina‘pitchday’toapanelofinvestors,broadcastersandtelecommunicationscompanies.Also,inpartnershipwithCreativeEconomy,thedepartmentfacilitatedaseriesofworkshopsandindividualmentoringtoownersofcreativebusinesseswhowishedtodeveloptheirentrepreneurialskills.

ManufacturingIn2008–09theIndustry Capability Network(ICN)helpedsecure$259millioninbusinessoutcomesforNSWindustry—up20percentfromthepreviousyear.Themajorityofthenewbusiness(77percent)wasgeneratedinregionalNewSouthWales,withtheremainingincreaseinSydney.ThenewbusinessfacilitatedbytheICNsecuredover3,000jobs.Ofthesejobs,2000werelocatedinregionalNewSouthWales.ThemanufacturingandconstructionsectorswerethemainbeneficiariesofICNservices.

Duringtheyearthedepartmentsupportedawiderangeofworkshopsandinformationandpromotionalactivitiestogeneratebusinessgrowth.ThisincludedsupportingtheCommonwealth’sEnterpriseConnect

ManufacturingSkillsPilotProgram,with18NSWcompaniesdevelopingbestpracticeinretentionandretrainingofstaff,andassistingtheTechnicalTextilesandNon-WovensAssociationtoundertakeworkshopwsonRe-toolingforClimateChangeandOpportunitiesinDefenceProcurement.Atapolicylevel,thedepartmentprovidedadvicetotheAustralianGovernment’sReviewoftheAustralianTextileClothingandFootwearIndustries(TCF).Thereviewledtotheannouncementofanew$401million,seven-yearTCFassistancepackage.

ThedepartmentpromotedNewSouthWalesandsupportedNSWcompaniesatanumberofinternationalexhibitions.Resultsachievedinclude:

h salesanddistributiondealsworthover$17millionby13NSWmedicalequipmentcompaniesparticipatingintheHOSPIMedicaAsiatradeshowinSingapore

h forecastbusinessdealsvaluedataround$34millionbythe14companiesparticipatinginMedica2008,theworld’slargestmedicaldeviceandsuppliesconferenceinGermany

h over250newclientsidentified,salesof$2.5millionwithanticipatedsalesof$2.2millionby10companies,exhibitingatDubaiInternationalBoatShow2009.

TwelveNSWcompaniesparticipatedonaNSWstandattheAvalonInternationalAirShowinFebruary2009.Participantspredictedanestimated$7.9millioninbusinesswillfollowoverthenexttwoyears.SevenNSWcompanieswerealsosupportedtotraveltotheAeroIndia2009airshowinBangalore,IndiaaspartoftheTeamAustraliastand.

Food and wineThewineindustrywaspromotedextensivelyduringtheyear.EventsincludedtheNSW Wine Awards,aNSWwinestradeeventandNSWWineWeek,aconsumereventinSydney’sHydeParkthatattracted25,000visitors,contributingtoanincreaseinretailsalesofbottledwineby12.6percentoverthepreviousyear.

TworegionalfoodandwineshowcaseswereheldatNSWParliamentHousetopromotetheRiverinaandHunter/CentralCoastregions.Theshowcasesintroduced30suppliersfromeachregionto200foodtradeandmediacontacts,generatingbusinessleadsandincreasingtheprofileoftheregionsasculinarytourismdestinations.

In 2008–09 Export Advisers managed 748 clients and helped them to achieve export sales of $84 million, an increase of 7 per cent over the previous year.

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AJapanese Fine Food Harvest TourtoSydneyandregionalNewSouthWalesinApril2009introduced12organisationsfromJapantoNSWsuppliers.ThedepartmentalsosupportedarangeofTasteAustraliasupermarketpromotionsinkeyAsianmarkets.Thesepromotions,inSingapore,MalaysiaandIndia,generatedsalesforaround20NSWsuppliers.

Thedepartmentsupported26companiesexhibitingatHOFEX09,thelargestfood,beverageandhospitalitytradeshowinAsia.Anticipatedsalesofover$15.5millionwereachieved.

NSWsupplierswerealsointroducedtolocalandoverseasbuyersthroughpromotionalinitiativesincludingtheAustralianFashionShowcase(partofG’DayUSA)inNewYork,FashionExposed2009,andthe2009RosemountAustralianFashionWeek.

DefenceMrJohnBlackburnAOwasappointedastheNSWGovernment’sDefenceIndustryAdvisor.MrBlackburnwasformerlyDeputyChiefoftheRoyalAustralianAirForceandheadoftheStrategicPolicyDivisionintheDepartmentofDefence.Hisroleincludesdevelopingadefenceindustrystrategy,promotingNSWdefence

industrycapabilitiesandidentifyingopportunitiesforNSWcompanies.

ARegionalDefenceRoundTablewashostedbytheHonPhilipCostaMP,MinisterforRegionalDevelopment.Attendedbyrepresentativesfromlocalcouncils,economicdevelopmentboards,theDepartmentofDefenceandindustryassociations,theroundtableincreasedawarenessofdefenceopportunities.

AustralianBusinessLimitedwascommissionedtoundertakeaNSWdefenceindustrysectorstudy.Thestudywillbeusedtobetterunderstandlocalcapabilityandtotargetnewinvestmentopportunities.

Transport, logistics and storageThedepartmentfacilitatedtheamalgamationoftheAirFreightCouncilandSeaFreightCouncilofNewSouthWalesinOctober2008.ThenewlyestablishedFreightandLogisticsCouncilofNewSouthWalesaimstodriveinnovation,increaseinvestmentandcreateandretainjobsinasectorthathasbeenparticularlyaffectedbytheglobaleconomicdownturn.Thedepartmentcommitted$140,000infundingtotheassociationduringthe

yeartohelpachieveitsobjectivesandtoattractanequalamountinAustralianGovernmentfunds.

InJune2009thedepartmentsupportedthe8thbiennialSmartConference,whichisthemajorforumintheAsia-Pacificforindustrypractitionerstoshareknowledgeonthelatestsupplychainchallengesfacingbusinessesworldwide.Theeventattractedmorethan560delegates,includinginternationalandinterstatevisitors.ThedepartmentsponsoredtheinauguralAwardforExcellenceinSupplyChainInnovationinNewSouthWales,whichwaswonbytheHunterValleyCoalChainLogisticsTeam.

Thedepartment,inpartnershipwiththeAustralianLogisticsCouncil,hostedtheinauguralInnovation&TechnologySummitinNovember.Thesummitprovidedanopportunityfor80seniordecision-makersfromthetransportandlogisticssectortomeetanddiscussopportunitiesforproductivityimprovementintheindustryinAustralia.

Sustainable industriesInNovember2008thedepartmentsupportedtheAustralia-GermanSolarandBioEnergyConferenceorganisedbytheGermanChamberofCommerce.ThedepartmenthelpedorganiseasymposiumwiththetradedelegationofGermansolarandbio-energycompanieswishingtopartnerwithNSWcompanies.TwentyGermancompaniesattendedtheconferencealongwithrepresentativesof130NSWbusinessesandagencies,includingthePhotovoltaicResearchCentreoftheUniversityofNewSouthWales.

InpartnershipwiththeNSWDepartmentofEnvironmentandClimateChange,NSWDepartmentofPlanningandotherrelevantagencies,thedepartmentinitiatedaconcertedbidtoattractfundingforoneormoresolarflagshipprojectsundertheAustralianGovernment’sCleanEnergyInitiativeannouncedinMay2009.

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Nature and scope of activitiesThedepartmentresearchesandanalysesbusinessandeconomicdevelopmentissuestoadvisethedepartment’sMinistersandtoinformbothrelevantwhole-of-governmentpoliciesanditsownprograms.

ThedepartmentevaluatestheimpactontheState’seconomyofprojectsrelatingtodepartmentalresultareas,supportingdecision-makingwitheconomicandstatisticaladvice,investmentanalysisandcomparisonoftheState’seconomicperformancewithcompetitormarkets.Italsoprovidesstrategyandplanningadvicebasedonextensiveresearchontourismissues.

TheState’sresearchdevelopmentandinnovationframework,forwhichthedepartmentisresponsible,isanimportantmechanismthroughwhichanattractivebusinessenvironmentisfostered.Inthisconnection,thedepartmentseekstobuildpartnershipsbetweenbusiness,universitiesandgovernment.

RelationshipbuildingisalsocrucialtopromotionoftheState’sbusinessinterestsandleveragingofbusinessopportunitiesforregionalNewSouthWales.ThedepartmentthereforeworkscloselywithotherNSWagencies,governmentsinotherjurisdictionsandindustryandbusinessgroups.

Thedepartmentprovidessecretariatservicestosevenadvisorycouncils/boardsandsupportsministerialparticipationincouncilsestablishedundertheCouncilofAustralianGovernments.

Achievements

NSW JOBS SUMMIT

ThedepartmentworkedwiththeNSWDepartmentofPremierandCabinettodelivertheNSWJobsSummitinFebruary2009,laterfollowedbyregionalsummitsintheIllawarraandtheHunter.ThesummitsexploredhowtheNSWGovernmentcouldsupportjobsinadifficulteconomicenvironment,focussingon13identifiedindustrysectors.Theseare:financeandinsurance;propertyandbusinessservices;informationandcommunicationstechnology;creativeindustries;educationandtraining;healthandcommunityservices;infrastructureandconstruction;manufacturing;tourismandhospitality;transport,logisticsandstorage;primaryindustriesandmining;retailandenvironmentaltechnologies.

ActionfollowingtheNSWJobsSummitsincludedtheappointmentof‘goto’personsforeachoftheidentified13sectorsoftheeconomy,whole-of-governmentactiononprocurementreforms,theestablishmentofthe$70millionMajor Investment Attraction Fund,RapidResponseTeamstoaddressregionalindustryrestructures,land-useplanningreformsandafocusonattractingrenewableenergyinvestment.The

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impactofgovernmentactionisbeingmonitoredthroughaJobsScorecardthatmaintainsatallyofjobssupportedthroughgovernmentinvestmentininfrastructure,governmentprogramsandservicesforindustry,investmentattractionandotherinitiatives.

Planning and policyThedepartmenthasleadresponsibilityforcoordinatingtheimplementationoftwooftheNSW State Planpriorities—PriorityP1:IncreasedbusinessinvestmentandPriorityP6:IncreasedbusinessinvestmentinruralandregionalNewSouthWales.InfulfillingthisresponsibilitythedepartmentprovidedtimelypolicyadvicetoMinistersoneconomic,investmentandbusinessdevelopmentissuestoenableinformeddecisionsonadvancingNewSouthWalesasacompetitivebusinesslocation.

Significantsubmissionsaddressedincluded:

h theimpactofwithholdingtaxonthefinancialservicesindustry

h theAustralianGovernment’sAviationGreenPaperand

h themasterplanforSydneyAirport.

ThedepartmentprovidedinputtoNSWpolicydevelopmentintheareaofclimatechange.Thiswasdonethroughadvicetothedepartment’sMinistersandotherNSWgovernmentagenciesontheeconomicdevelopmentimplicationsforNewSouthWalesofproposedclimatechangepolicies.ThedepartmentalsocontributedtothedevelopmentofNSWgovernmentsubmissionstotheAustralianGovernment’sWhitePaperontheCarbonPollutionReductionScheme.TheseactionsaredesignedtoensurethatNewSouthWalesispositionedtorealisenewjobopportunitiesresultingfromchangesintheoperatingandregulatoryenvironmentsandchangingcommunityexpectationsonactionstoaddresscarbonpollution.

ThedepartmentworkedwiththeNSWDepartmentofPlanningandwithlocalgovernmentontheimplementationoftheSydneyMetropolitanStrategyandthedevelopmentofregionalandsubregionalstrategiestopromotegrowthinregionalcities,majorandstrategiccentresandsmallercentres.

Expectedoutcomesincludeincreasingtheattractivenessofstrategiccentresasplacesinwhichtolive,workandinvest,increasingjobsandachievingacloserconnectionbetweenmajorcentresandmetropolitancities.

FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR

In2008–09thedepartmentorganisedtheFinancialServicesHubSummit,ajointinitiativeoftheNSWandAustraliangovernments.Thesummit,heldon31July2008,wasimportantinidentifyingkeypolicyissuesthatneedtobeaddressedinordertopositionAustraliaasaregionalfinancialserviceshubandledtotheestablishmentoftheAustralianFinancialSectorForumandFinancialSectorForumReferenceGroup.Thedepartmentisamemberofbothbodies.

NATIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK TASKFORCE

On12May2009thePremierannouncedtheestablishmentofaNSWNationalBroadbandNetwork(NBN)Taskforce.ThedepartmentisworkingwiththeNSWNationalBroadbandNetworkTaskforcetomaximisethebenefitstoNewSouthWalesoftheenhancedNBN.ThiswillbeachievedthroughthedevelopmentofaNBNindustryandskillsplan,supportingactivitiestodevelopNBNtestbedsandpositioningSydneyastheheadquartersoftheproposedNBNcompany.

SMALL BUSINESS REGULATION REVIEW

UntilMarch2009thedepartmenthadresponsibilityfortheSmallBusinessRegulationReview,theobjectiveofwhichwastoreducetheburdenofregulationonsmallbusinessbyminimisingunnecessary,duplicative,inconsistentorexcessiveregulation.Threetargetedreviewsofthecomplianceburdenontheaccommodation,foodandbeverage,motorvehicleservicesandmetalmanufacturingsectorswerecompletedtothatdate,eachinvolvingconsultationswithindividualbusinessesandpeakgroups.

Followingtherestructureofthedepartment,responsibilityfortheSmallBusinessRegulationReviewtransferredtotheBetterRegulationOfficewithintheNSWDepartmentofPremierandCabinet.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Duringtheyearthedepartmentprovidedsecretariatsupporttosevenbusinessadvisorycouncils/boardsasfollows:

h NSW Innovation Council,whichadvisestheNSWGovernmentonpoliciesandstrategieswhichcreateanenvironmentwhereitiseasierforbusinessestoinnovate,improvetheinnovativecapacityoftheNSWprivatesector,helpincreaseinvestmentandbuildstrongerruralandregionaleconomies.Duringtheyearthecouncilassessedactivitiesintheareasofcreative,financialservices,andtransportandlogisticsindustries,lowcarboninnovation,developedaregionalinnovationstrategy,andprovidedadviceontheCommonwealth’sproposedNationalBroadbandNetworkandreviewoftheNationalInnovationSystem

h NSW Medical Research Hub Liaison Group,whichcomprisesrepresentativesfromtheState’seightmedicalresearchprecincts.WorkincludedinputintoareviewoftheMedical Research Support Program,developmentofinsuranceandindemnityguidelinesandanintellectualpropertyframeworkanddiscussionofbestpracticegovernancemodelsforNSWmedicalresearchprecincts.ThegroupalsodiscussedstrategicapproachestoproposalsseekingState/FederalfundingforcapitalinfrastructureandhowtoattractfundingthroughCommonwealthprogramsforsupportingmedicalresearch

h NSW Manufacturing Council,whichadvisestheNSWGovernmentonissuesthatimpactonmanufacturinginNewSouthWalesandhowthegovernmentcansupportNSWmanufacturersandtheirproducts.Issuesconsideredbythecouncilduringtheyearwereinnovationinmanufacturing,governmentprocurement,advisoryservicesformanufacturersandenergypolicyandskillsforgreenermanufacturing

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h NSW-Asia Business Advisory Council,whichhostedthePremier’sAsiaBusinessDinnerandanetworkingeventwithSydney-basedbilateralbusinessorganisations.ThecouncilalsosubmittedrecommendationstotheNSWMinisterialTaskforceonInternationalEducationonpromotingNSWeducationexportsinkeymarketsinAsia

h Small Business Development Corporation,whosefunctionsincludesmallbusinesseducation,research,investigationofspecialissuesandpreparationofsubmissionstofederalandstateagenciesthataddresstheconcernsofsmallbusiness.In2008–09thecorporationhostedanumberofeventsduringSmall Business SeptemberincludingtheSmallBusinessSolutions4Useminars

h Regional Development Advisory Council,whichcomprisestheState’s13RegionalDevelopmentBoardsandfocusesonthestaffretentionandrecruitmentissuesfacedbyregionalbusinesses.During2008–09thecouncilpublishedareportoutliningimpedimentstoskillsdevelopmentinregionalcommunitiesanddescribing

successfulstrategiesthatpublicandprivateorganisationshademployedtoovercomethem

h Tourism NSW Board,whichisappointedundersection4oftheTourism New South Wales Act 1984.TheboardadvisestheMinisterforTourism.In2008-09theBoardsetupthreeindustryreferencegroupsmadeupoftourismindustryleaderswithexpertisefromaSydney,internationalandregionaltourismperspective.IndustryinteractionandtheabilitytoworkinpartnershipwithindustrygroupsisessentialtoTourismNSWreachingitstargets.TheNSWTourismStrategysetsatargetof$20millioninindustryinvestmentandtheTourismboardanditsreferencegroupsareanessentialmeanstodeliverthistargetduetotheirdirectlinkstotheindustry.

Thedepartmentalsosupportedthecross-departmentalCEOBusinessandEconomicDevelopmentClusterandtheSkillsCouncil.Thecluster,whichischairedbythedepartment’sDirectorGeneral,providesastructureforheadsofagenciestoworktogetheronstrategicprojectsandissuestoachievetheNSWStatePlanProsperitytargets.TheSkillsCouncil,asub-groupoftheCEOCluster,

isahigh-levelforumtodriveskillsandworkforcedevelopmentinNewSouthWalesbycoordinatingactivitiesacrossgovernmentagenciesthatinfluencethedemandforandsupplyofskilledlabour.

Regional and community economic developmentThroughtheCEOBusinessandEconomicDevelopmentCluster,thedepartmentcoordinatedthedevelopmentof12RegionalBusinessGrowthPlans.TheseprovideablueprintforcollaborationamongNSWgovernmentagencies,localgovernment,RegionalDevelopmentBoardsandotherbusinessstakeholdersandaredesignedtoachievesustainableeconomicgrowth,localemploymentandskillstraining.

In2008–09atotalof118communitieswereassistedwithprojectfundingundertheCommunity Economic Development ProgramandSmall Chambers of Commerce Fund.Ninety-threeprojectsfundedundertheCommunityEconomic Development Program(priortothisfinancialyear)werecompletedduringtheyear,leveraging$3.4millioninfundsandcreating93jobs.Amongprojectswere:

The department’s small business website (www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au) doubled its website pages viewed during Small Business September when small business owners search and registered for local events.

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h theLismoreAliveproject,whichinvolvedthedevelopmentandimplementationofamarketingcampaigntoattractpeopletothecitycentreoverweekends,therebystimulatingbusinessandemploymentgrowth

h Cowra’sEntrepreneursProgram,whichassistedinnovativeandentrepreneurialexistingbusinessestogrowandcreatemorejobs.

Duringtheyear60projectswerefundedtoinvestigateeconomicdevelopmentandgrowthopportunitiesinregionalNewSouthWalesundertheDevelopingRegionalResourcesProgram.Projectsincluded:

h thedevelopmentofamasterplanforWaggaWagga’sBomenBusinessPark,whichwillhelpcreateasustainableindustrialprecinctcapableofattractingnewindustriesandnewemploymentopportunities

h partneringwithWollongongCityCounciltoprepareaWollongongInvestmentAttractionStrategy

h assistancefortheDurriAboriginalCorporationtodevelopanIndigenouscreativeeconomicclusterintheMacleayValley.

TheRegional Development Board Innovation Programassistedthenetworkof13RegionalDevelopmentBoardstopursueeconomicdevelopmentopportunitiesintheirregions.Amongthe46projectsassistedin2008–09were:

h amarketingcampaigntoattractmoreaviationanddefence-relatedbusinessestotheHunter,increasinginvestmentandemploymentopportunities

h supportforaprojectofficerfortheNorthernRiversFoodForumtofacilitateindustrydevelopmenttothevalue-addingfoodindustry.

Information service for small businessThedepartment’ssmallbusinesswebsite(www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au)continuedtobeausefulbusinessresource,offeringarangeofinformation,businesstoolsandguidancetosmallbusinessesatvariousstagesoftheirlifecycles.In2008–09

thewebsitereceivedaround800,000uniquevisitorswhile,inthefourmonthsfollowingitsMarch2009launch,thesmallbizwebsiteeventsmodulereceivedalmost30,000uniquevisitors.TheutilityofthesitewasfurtherconfirmedbythedoublingofwebsitepagesviewedduringSmall Business SeptemberwhensmallbusinessownersacrosstheStatesearchedandregisteredforlocalevents.

Thedepartmentworkedtowardsestablishingastate-wideinformationserviceforsmallbusinessdesignedtoimproveaccessibilitytoinformation,programsandservicesbyutilisingacentralcustomercontactcentreandsignificantlyupgradedsmallbizwebsite.AnimportantnewfeatureofthesitewillbetheSmall Business Tool Kit,anonlineinteractivelearningtoolforthoselookingtostart,runandgrowtheirenterprise.Thetoolkitwillallowmorepeopletoundertakeintroductorysmallbusinesstraininganddevelopbusinessplansattheirownpace.

Drive for TalentAhighly-skilledworkforceisakeydriverforattractingbusinessinvestmentintheState.Thedepartment’sDrive for Talent ProgrambooststheState’sworkforcebyenticingskilledworkersfromoverseasandinterstatetoliveandworkinmetropolitanandregionalNewSouthWales.SkillsindemandinSydneyareprincipallyintheareasoffinance,informationandcommunicationstechnologyandbiosciencewhilethoseindemandintheregionsvaryaccordingtodifferentbusinessneeds.

In2008–09theprogramsupportedover2,000visaapplications,anincreaseof50percentfromlastyear,bringingskillstoNewSouthWalesinareaswhereashortagehasbeenidentified.

NewSouthWaleswaspromotedasaplacetoliveandworkattheAustraliaNeedsSkillsExpoinLondonandatanAustraliaMigrationOpenDayinManchesterinJune2009.BotheventswerepartoftheG’dayUKpromotion.TheeventsintheUnitedKingdomwereattendedbyover2,000skilledworkers,almost900ofwhomheldindividualdiscussionsateachshowwithdepartmentalstaff.Theexposareexpectedtoleadtomorethan50skilledworkersapplyingforvisastomigratetoNewSouthWales.

NSW TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTRE

TheNSWTradeandInvestmentCentreattractedover37,000visitorsanddelivered3,000eventsin2008–09.Roomfeestothevalueof$150,000werewaivedforclientsfromnot-for-profitbusinessorganisationsandtheprivatesectorinvolvedinwinningnewbusinessforNewSouthWales.

Aswellashostinginvestmentattractioneventsandinternationalbusinessdelegations,thecentresupportedeventstohelpbusinessesestablish,expandandprosperinSydneyandNewSouthWales.

ToraisetheprofileofNSWfoodandbeverages,thecentrehostedseveralformallunchesanddinnersexclusivelybasedonregionallysourcedproduceandwine.Thispolicycomplementsthedepartment’sotherfoodindustrydevelopmentinitiatives.

KeyeventshostedduringtheyearincludedSmall Business Septemberseminarsandworkshops,thelaunchofthe2009Women Going GlobalprogramandtheSustainabilitythroughInnovationSymposium.

KEY RESULTS AREA 3

The department coordinated the development of 12 Regional Business Growth Plans which provide a blueprint for collaboration among NSW government agencies, local government, Regional Development Boards and other business stake holders.

The plans are designed to achieve sustainable economic growth, local employment and skills training.

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NSW tourism industry In2008–09theNSWGovernmentannouncedthatTourismNSWwouldreceive$40millionoverthreeandahalfyearstodelivertheNSWTourismStrategy.

Thestrategy,finalisedinNovember2008,aimsforacoordinatedapproachtopromotingSydneyandregionalNewSouthWalesandexpandingourinternationalpresence.Itfocusesoneightkeyareas,includingtourismgovernance,andonpartnershipsbetweenindustryandgovernmentforpromotionalpurposesandtoaddresstourismsupplyissuessuchasinfrastructuredevelopment,transportandaviation.

InMay2009theMinisterforTourism,JodiMcKay,broughttogethertheheadsofpeakorganisationstodiscussissuesimpactingontourismandcontributetothedevelopmentoftheTourismIndustryPlan,whichwillbuildonrelevantnational,stateandlocalstrategiessuchastheNationalTourismStrategy,nationalaviationpolicy,NSWJobsSummitinitiativesandstateplanningreforms.Theplanwillsetoutthemeanstopromotebusinessexpansion,maximisejobgrowth,facilitatesustainabletourismdevelopmentandmeetNSW State Plantargets.

During2008–09aministerialtaskforcewasestablishedwiththeNationalParksandWildlifeService.TheTourism–NationalParksTaskforcecompletedareportthataddressesopportunitiesforanenhancedlevelofsustainablenaturetourismonNSWpubliclands,particularlynationalparks,marineparksandreserves.TheTourismandEducationTaskforcewasalsoestablishedtomaximisethetourismbenefitsfromlongandshortterminternationalstudents.

Retail dispute resolution In2008-09,thedepartment,throughtheRetailTenancyUnit,carriedoutthefunctionsoftheRegistrarofRetailTenancyDisputessetoutintheRetail Leases Act 1994.Unitstaffarrangedtheformalmediationofretailshopleasedisputesandofferedpreliminaryassistance,includingprovisionofinformationonrightsandresponsibilities.

Thisyeartherewerecloseto8,000requestsforinformalmediationandpreliminaryassistance,approximately15percentmorethanthepreviousyear.Applicationsforformalmediationreached372,17percenthigherthanlastyear’sreportedfigure.

Thesuccessrateforformalmediationremainedrelativelyunchangedat81percent.In80percentofthemattersreferredtotheRegistrar,thepartiesdidnotseekacourtdeterminationoftheirclaim.Thehighresolutionrateincreasedmarketcertainty,whichnotonlyimprovedbusinessconfidenceinNewSouthWalesbutalsoreducedlegalcostsforbusinessandincreasedthetimeavailabletofocusoncoreactivities.

Additionally,theunitassistedintheadministrationanddisputeresolutionoftheretailbondscheme.Interestontheinvestmentofthe16,989retailbondsheldwasusedinparttopayfortheadministrationoftheAct.Asanindicationofthepopularityofthescheme,thenumberofretailbondsheldincreasedbyapproximately8percentduring2008–09.

The NSW Tourism strategy, finalised in November 2008, aims for a coordinated approach to promoting Sydney and regional New South Wales and expanding our international presence.

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Nature and scope of activities ThedepartmentisresponsiblefordevelopingandimplementingcorporatemarketingandmediastrategiestopromotethebusinessstrengthsofSydneyandNewSouthWalesbothwithinAustraliaandinternationally.

ThroughTourismNSW,thedepartmentmarketsSydneyandNewSouthWalesasadesirableholidaydestinationtoincreasevisitornights.WorkincludesbuildingandconvertingawarenessofNewSouthWalesasavisitordestinationinAustraliaandinoverseastargetmarkets,whichinturndrivesbusiness,investmentandjobgrowth.Theimpactoftourismmarketingactivitiesisincreasedbyleveragingpartnershipswithindustryoperatorsandcommercialalliances.

ThedepartmentmanagesthecontentandpresentationofthemainNSWbusinesssite,www.business.nsw.gov.au,thewww.sydneyaustralia.comsiteforinternationalbusinesspromotionandthewww.smallbiz.com.auwebsite.

TheDepartment,throughTourismNSW,continuestoinvestindigitalcommunicationsactivitiestoenhanceitspresenceonlinewithitsconsumerwebsites–www.visitnsw.comandwww.sydney.com.

Achievements

Business promotion and communicationThewww.business.nsw.gov.auwebsitecontinuedtoimprove,experiencingagrowthinmonthlyvisitorsandpageviewsthroughouttheyear.Over300,000pageviewsweredeliveredeachmonthbythemainbusinesssitefromaround70,000monthlywebvisitswhilecorrespondingfiguresforthesmallbusinesswebsite,www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au,wereevenhigher.

Duringtheyearthedepartmentprepared793mediareleases,449speechesandmessagesandmanaged532mediainquiries.Thetotalnumberofmediareleaseswashigherthanthepreviousyearduetoanincreaseinactivitiesthatidentifiedstoriesandstrongerlinkstokeyevents.

International business promotions

OUTWARD VISITS AND INBOUND DELEGATIONS

WorkingwithAustralianandoverseasgovernments,businessandotherpartners,thedepartmentmanagesinternationalmissionsledbythePremierandgovernmentMinisters.Thedepartmentalsohostsinwardbusinessandgovernmentdelegationsfromaroundtheworld.

In2008–09thedepartmentprovidedadviceandorganisedoutwardvisitprogramsforNSWgovernmentdelegationstotheUnitedStates,UnitedKingdom,India,China,UAEandItaly.TherewerealsoseventourismMissions to MarketvisitstoHongKong,China,Japan,SingaporeandIndia,whichenabled248tourismindustryparticipantstoestablishrelationshipswithmajortraveldistributionpartnersinemerginginternationalmarkets.

4 Market the strengths of Sydney and New South Wales

SYDNEY VOTED WORLD’S TOP CITY, AGAIN!

SYDNEY WAS RANKED THE NUMBER ONE CITY IN THE WORLD FOR THE 7TH CONSECUTIVE TIME AT THE PRESTIGIOUS CONDÉ NAST READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS IN NEW YORK IN 2008. FOR A RECORD 20TH YEAR IN A ROW, READERS OF THE INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN TRAVEL MAGAZINE ALSO VOTED SYDNEY THE TOP CITY IN THE AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC CITIES CATEGORY.

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TheState’scapabilitieswerepromotedtoinwardinternationaldelegationsfromnumerouscountriesincluding:China,India,Japan,Indonesia,RepublicofKorea,SaudiArabia,SouthAfrica,Spain,Colombia,Mongolia,Nepal,GermanyandCroatia.

G’DAY USA: AUSTRALIA WEEK 2009

ThedepartmentcoordinatedtheNSWGovernment’ssponsorshipoftheannualG’DayUSA–AustraliaWeekpromotion,whichwasheldduringJanuary2009intheUnitedStates.

TheprogramofbusinessandentertainmenteventsinLosAngeles,SanFranciscoandNewYorkattractedbroadmediacoverage,whichassistedinincreasingAustralia’sprofileintheUSmarket.NewSouthWales’involvementinthewiderG’DayUSAprogramsupportedtheNSWGovernment’sobjectiveofpromotingSydneyasaglobalcityanddestinationforinternationalinvestment,eventsandtourismaswellasasourceofworld-classproductsandservices.

G’DayUSAenabledthedepartmenttoidentifyleadsforpotentialinvestmentprojectsvaluedatalmost$2billion.Inpursuingtheseopportunities,itconductedover20separatebusinessmeetingswithkeydecision-makersinanumberofpriorityindustrysectors.

Additionally,successfulprofilingofnineNSWfoodandbeverageexporterswasachievedthroughthemonth-longsupermarketpromotionat37separatefoodstoresinthreedifferentmarkets(LosAngeles,SanFranciscoandNewYork).

G’DAY UK

ThedepartmentalsocoordinatedtheNSWGovernment’ssponsorshipoftheannualG’DayUKprogramheldinLondoninJune.Theprogramfocusedonfourmainareas:tradeandinvestment,foodandwine,skilledmigrationandtourism.NewSouthWaleswaspromotedasaplacetoliveandworkattheAustraliaNeedsSkillsExpoinLondonandatanAustraliaMigrationOpenDayinManchesteraspartoftheG’DayUKpromotion.

ThedepartmentalsomanagedtheNSW Innovation ShowcasesatelliteeventsstagedinLondonandManchesteratwhicheightinnovativeNSWtechnologyfirmsassessedtheirprospectsinthe

market,metrelevantbusinessleadersandpossibleinvestors,andpresentedthemselvestoatargetedaudienceofindustrydecision-makers.Earlyfeedbackindicatesover$1.35millioninprojectedsalesinthecomingyear.

NEW INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

InApril2009thePremierannounced,intheNSWGovernment’sresponsetotheJobsSummit,thatNewSouthWaleswouldestablishfourinternationalofficesinChina(ShanghaiandGuangzhou),theUnitedArabEmirates(AbuDhabi)andIndia(Mumbai).MinisterforStateDevelopment,IanMacdonald,launchedtheGuangzhouofficeinJune.ThenewofficeswillstrengthenNewSouthWales’internationalbusinesspresenceanddevelopopportunitiesthatwillgenerateemploymentthroughincreasedinboundinvestmentsandexports.

WWW.SYDNEYAUSTRALIA.COM

Theportalforinternationalwebusers,receivedcontactfromnearlyeverynationaroundtheworld,withtheUnitedStates,UnitedKingdomandAsiadominatingthevisitorlist.Thesiteprovidesmarket-specificinformationforChinaandIndiaandisavailableinbothEnglishandsimplifiedChinese.ItisalsousedtopointinterestedpartiestovarioussourcesofinformationonNSWbusiness,educationandtourism.

SPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

ThedepartmentpromotesNewSouthWalesexpertiseindeliveringmajorinternationalsportingandbusinessevents,includingtheOlympic,AsianandCommonwealthgames;supportsattractionofselectedinternationalconferencesandeventsatbidanddeliverystages,inconjunctionwithEventsNSW;anddevelopsbusinessleveragingprogramsassociatedwithmajoreventsstagedinNewSouthWales.

TheAustralianInternationalSportingEventsSecretariat(AISES),apartnershipbetweentheNSW,QueenslandandVictoriangovernments,assistsAustralianmajoreventcompaniestoachieveinternationalsuccessaroundkeyinternationalsportingevents.OverthepasttwoyearsAISEShaspromotedNewSouthWalesandAustralianexpertiseforthe2010CommonwealthGames

inDelhi,whichhasresultedintheawardingaround$40millionincontracts.ThecontractsareinadditiontothoseawardedinBeijingwhererecipientsincludedtwoseparateteamsofAustralianspecialistsworkingwiththeTokyoandRiodeJaneirobidcommitteesforthe2016OlympicandParalympicGames.

ClosesupportbyAISESandtheprecedingSydney-BeijingOlympicSecretariatoftheOrganisingCommitteefortheBeijing2008OlympicandParalympicGamesresultedinmorethan80Australian(andmorethan50NSW)companiessecuringover100contractsvaluedataround$200millionbetween2004–08.

ThedepartmentreceivedaSilverNSWPremier’sPublicSectorAwardforitsBeijingOlympicsbusinessprogram.

Domestic business promotionsTradeshowactivitywasstrongandincludedCeBIT,AvalonAirShow,theDefenceExpoinAdelaide,ajointventurewithTAFENSW,andaseriesoffoodandwineshowcasesprofilingvariousregionsacrossNewSouthWales.

TheNSW Regional Food ToursbroughttogetherregionalproducersandbuyersfromSydney,CanberraandtheSouthernHighlands.Theformatgivesbuyersthechancetomeetallproducersandthenfollow-upthemostpromisingleads.

Thedepartmentsponsoredthe2008CountryWeekExpoinSydneytopromotethebenefitsofworkingandlivinginregionalNewSouthWales.In2008ajobsboardfeaturedover770currentjobvacanciesinregionaltowns.

Marketing NSW tourism product

BRAND SYDNEY

Thedepartmentistheleadgovernmentagencyonasteeringcommitteechargedwithre-establishingSydney’s‘competitiveidentity’.Thisprojectisacross-government,publicandprivatesectorjointventure.

Digital communications activities enhanced the department’s presence online with its business and consumer websites.

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DIGITAL MARKETING

Inrecentyears,thetourismindustryhaswitnessedadramaticincreaseinonlinetravelresearchandbookings.TourismNSWprovidesinformationonapproximately9000tourismbusinessesandeventseachmonththroughthewww.visitnsw.comwebsite.InSeptember2008thewebsitewasenhancedwithanimprovedGooglemapsapplicationprovidingmapsanddrivinginstructionsandStreetviewwasmadeavailableinJanuary2009.Amobileversion,m.visitnsw.com,waslaunched,providinguserswithon-roadaccesstoattractionsandvisitorinformation.

In2008–09thedepartmentattracted3.8millionvisitorstoitstourismconsumerwebsites,exceedingthe2.8millionvisitortarget.Visitstothewebsitesgeneratedmorethan802,000leadstotourismproducts,representinganincreaseof200.7percentoverthetargetfor2008–09.

Thewww.sydneyforall.comwebsite,introducedinNovember2008,isanaward-winninginitiativeofTourismNSWandresearchpartner,theUniversityofTechnology,Sydney.Theportalwasdevelopedbythedepartment’sonlineservicestomeetinternationalstandards.WebsitecontentprovidesaccessibilityinformationondestinationsandexperiencesaroundSydneyfortouristswithaccessneedsandthoseaccompanyingthem.

TheTourismNSWcorporatewebsiteandonlineimagelibraryprovidedthetourismindustrywiththelatestimages,stateindustrynewsandtoolstohelpoperatorsgrowtheirbusiness.Thecorporatewebsite,whichgenerated194,000visitsin2008–09,providedcurrentresearchdataandinformationonpartnershipprogramsfordomesticandinternationalmarkets.

Ane-kitwasdevelopedbyTourismNSW,inpartnershipwiththeAustralianTourismDataWarehouseandallAustralianstateandterritorytourismoffices.Availableviathecorporatewebsite,thee-kitofferstutorialsfortourismoperatorsonhowtomaximiseonlinemarketingopportunitiesandutiliseonlinebookingsystems.

Domestic tourism marketing In2008–09televisionadvertisingpromotingholidaysinNewSouthWalesreachedmorethan8.3millionpeopleacrossSydney,MelbourneandBrisbane,onaveragemorethan14.3times.Magazineandnewspaperadvertisingreachedmorethan14millionpeople,onaverage22.1times.

Thedepartmentworkedwithmorethan350tourismindustrypartnerswhoinvestedinorprovidedin-kindsupportformarketingandpromotionalactivitiesthroughout2008–09.Inaddition,partnershipswithnon-traditionalpartnerssuchasTheWigglesandtheNSWRoadsandTrafficAuthorityweredevelopedtoleveragedestinationmarketingandpromotionalactivities.

Thedepartmentconductedmorethan50advertisingcampaignsforSydneyandregionalNewSouthWales,withcooperativepartnerinvestmenttotallingalmost$4.7million.

AnexampleistheVivacitycampaign,‘WhenwonderfulSydneycomesouttoplay’,fromOctober2008toFebruary2009.Thiscampaignwasdeliveredinconjunctionwithmorethan50industrypartnersviatelevision,press,magazineandonlineadvertising.ItpositionedSydneyasacreative,stylishanduniquedestination,integratingbothEventsNSW’collectionofSydneyeventsfromNewYear’sEvetoChineseNewYearandTourismNSW’destinationcampaigntoincreasetraveltoSydney.

TheresultsoftheadvertisingimpactstudyshowedappealofSydneyasadestinationincreasedoverthecampaignperiodfrom31percentto41percent.ThecampaignincreasedspontaneousawarenessofSydneyasadestinationfrom63percentto74percent,with47percentconsideringand27percentintendingtovisitSydneyinthenext12months.

OtheractivitiesincludedapresenceattheCaravanandCampingshowsinMelbourne,SydneyandBrisbane;thecreationanddistributionofarangeofSydneyandregionalNSWarts,cultureandeventlistings;andfoodandwinefeaturesfortheAustraliantravelandlifestylemedia.

Marketing regional tourism New South Wales TourismNSWmarketingactivityfocusedonpromotingdestinationswithinthesevenkeycampaignzones:

h NorthCoast

h SouthCoast

h OutbackNSW

h HeartofCountry

h LordHoweIsland

h SnowyMountains

h Sydney’sSurrounds.

Integratedmarketingcampaigns,includingtelevision,printandpublicrelations,weredevelopedforregionalNewSouthWalesalongwithdigitalmarketinginitiatives.

PublicrelationsactivitiesforregionalNewSouthWalesincluded211mediavisitsacrossNewSouthWaleswith342participants,resultinginmorethan730publishedarticles.Estimatedadvertisingvalue,whichequatesanarticlewiththeappearancecostofanadvertisement,totalled$31.45millionforregionalNewSouthWalesin2008–09.

Marketing Sydney within AustraliaTheseasonalplatformallowedthedepartmenttocapitaliseonSydney’syear-roundmajoreventsprogram,constantlyrefreshingpotentialtravellers’ideasofthecityandenticingnewandrepeatvisitors.

The$1.5millionmarketingcampaigntopromoteSydney’suniquenewwinterfestival,VividSydney,deliveredbyEventsNSWandincorporatedarangeofeventsandactivitiesraisingappealandattractingvisitationtoSydney.Thecampaignattractedmorethan100industrypartnersandpromotedtheSydneyWritersFestival,the56thSydneyFilmFestival,theArchibaldPrize,theSydneyRoyalEasterShowandcelebrationsforDarlingHarbour’s21stbirthday.

The extent and effectiveness of the department’s tourism marketing activities is increased by leveraging partnerships

with industry operators and commercial alliances.

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An Extensive program of media visit was organised for Event NSW’s Vivid Sydney 2009 event to showcase Sydney’s creative industries and attractions.

Campaignwebsitepagesreceived138,881pageviews,with75,824visitstowww.sydney.com/sensesgenerating18,173leadsforparticipatingpartners.Consumersdownloaded22,410EnlivenyourSensesCardsviapdfandmobilephoneSMS.Averageweeklyvisitstothewww.sydney.comwebsiteduringthecampaignincreasedby19.45percentcomparedwiththesixweekspriortothecampaignlaunch.

PublicrelationsactivityforSydneycampaignsover2008–09included93mediavisitswith121participants,generatingmorethan450publisheddestinationarticlesand235broadcastminutes.Estimatedadvertisingvaluetotalled$11.65million.

InJune2009thedepartmentlauncheda$2.7millionGreater Sydney Tourism Partnership Funding ProgramtopromotetourismdestinationsandeventswithintheGreaterSydneymetropolitanarea.Theprogramoffersall40councils,togetherwithindustryandeventorganisers,fundingsupportforcooperativedestinationmarketingcampaignsandforeventpromotion.

International tourism marketing ThedepartmentpromotesSydneyandNewSouthWalesacross13keyinternationaltourismmarketsandhasofficesinAuckland,London,coveringEurope,LosAngeles,Tokyo,Singapore,coveringSouthAsia,andHongKong,coveringNorthAsia.

In2008–09atotalof48promotionalcampaignsweredeliveredbyinternationalofficesinpartnershipwithmajorairlinesincludingVAustralia,Qantas,Etihad,JetstarandDeltatopromotenewandincreasedairservicestoSydneyandNewSouthWalesandincreaseawarenessofNSWdestinations.

Thedepartmentwasrepresentedat47internationaltradeandconsumershowstopromotethedistributionofNSWtourismproductsinkeyoverseasmarkets.

NewProductWorkshopsaredesignedtointroducenewSydneyandNSWproductstokeytradepartnersandtraveltrademediaandtofacilitatecommercialpartnershipsbetweenNSWoperatorsandmarketwholesalers.Theworkshops,whichwereheldinAustralia,NorthAmerica,theUnitedKingdomandEurope,involved25NSWindustryparticipants.

ThedepartmentlaunchedtheInternational Incentive Fundduringtheyear.Thefundassistsexport-readyNSWtourismbusinessesanddestinationrepresentativestoparticipateinNSWoverseastrademissions.ByJune200945companieshadsignedupforassistance.

TheStatewasshowcasedto600buyersfrom40countriesattheAustralianTourismExchange09inMelbourne.NewSouthWaleshadastrongpresence,withnearly90NSWtourismproductsuppliersattending.

Internationalpublicrelationsactivityincluded136mediavisitswith215participants,generatingmorethan896destinationarticles.Estimatedadvertisingvaluetotalled$63.08millionforSydneyandNewSouthWalesin2008–09.Inaddition,thedepartmentcoordinatedmorethan71tourismtraveltradefamiliarisationswith840participants.

Totapthefast-growingglobalyouthtravelmarket,socialmediawereusedtogreateffectintheMySpaceMySydneyUSpilot,whichisthesubjectofacasestudyattheendofthischapter.

EVENTS LEVERAGING

WorldYouthDaycelebrationswereheldinSydneyinJuly2008andthedepartmentundertookasignificantnumberofactivitiestomaximisethe

‘Facade’ light installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art, part of small light, Vivid Sydney Festival 2009 credit: hamilton lund, tourism nsw

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The State was showcased to 600 buyers from 40 countries at the Australian Tourism Exchange 09 in Melbourne. New South Wales had a strong presence,

with nearly 90 NSW tourism product suppliers attending.

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associatedtourismopportunities.Theseincludedmediaservicestoaround2,000accreditedinternationaljournalistsandpromotionininternationalmarketsinconjunctionwiththeCatholicChurch-appointedHarvestYouthTravel.

Inasimilarvein,thedepartmentismaximisingpromotionaltourismopportunitieswiththeSydney2009WorldMastersGames,havingassistedwiththeeventbid.Thegames,tobeheldinOctober2009,areanopportunitytoshowcaseSydneyandNewSouthWalestoaworldwideaudience.

Visitor servicesThedepartmentcontinuedtomanagetheVisitor Information Centre Network Accreditation ProgramacrosstheState.Thenetworkconsistsof177accreditedcentresinNewSouthWalesandismarketedthrougharangeofinitiativesaimedtoraiseconsumerawarenessoftheitalicisedyellow‘i’onabluebackground,withthesloganof‘i…willtakeyouthere’.

Thedepartment,inpartnershipwithCityofSydney,SydneyHarbourForeshoreAuthorityandSydneyAirportCorporation,producedanddistributedalmostonemillioncopiesoftheSydney Official GuideinEnglish,Japanese,ChineseandKoreanand200,000copiesoftheSydney Shopping Guide.

Tourism industry and destination servicesDestinationDevelopmentworkshopsbroughttogetherdepartmentalrepresentatives,regionaltourismorganisationsandlocaltourismoperatorstodiscusswaystoincreasethevisitorappealoftheirdestinations.

Guidedbythedepartment,participantsdevelopedsharedactionplansfortourismmarketinganddevelopmentandreceivedatoolkitwithadatabankofindustryinformation,newfactsheetsanddetailsoforganisationsthatprovidebusinessdevelopmentopportunities.WorkshopswereconductedintheNewEnglandandNorthWestregionsatArmidaleandGlenInnesinlateAugust2008andatMoreeandGunnedahinearlySeptemberandonLordHoweIslandon8September2008.

The5thannualLocalGovernmentandShiresAssociationTourismConference,sponsoredbyTourismNSWandhostedbyKiamaCouncil,ranfrom10–12March2009.Morethan200delegatesparticipated,withindustryexpertsandpractitionerspresentingtotheconference.

Additionally,undertheTourismStrategy,13briefingswereheldacrosstheStatefor80regionaland10Sydneycouncils.

Regional Tourism Organisations RegionalTourismOrganisations(RTOs)areindependent,incorporatedorganisationsestablishedtoprovideeffectiveregionalcoordinationandadministrationofthetourismindustry.UndertheRegionalTourismInvestmentProgramAgreementadministeredbythedepartment,RTOsmarketedtheirrespectivenominatedNSWregionsandfostereddevelopmenttobenefittheirmembers,theindustryandthewidercommunity.TheRegionalTourismInvestmentProgramwasreplacedbytheRegional Tourism Partnership PrograminJanuary2009withfundingof$10.5millionoverthreeyearsundertheTourismStrategy.Seepage115forfurtherdetailsinappendices.

Therearecurrently13RTOsinNewSouthWales.

TheForumofRegionalTourismOrganisationswassetupbyRegionalTourismOrganisations,toguide,facilitateandcoordinateregionaltourismdevelopmentandRTOmarketingactivities.

CASE STUDY

MySpace MySydneyThe global youth travel market is growing fast. In 2008–09 more than one million young people visiting New South Wales from overseas spent $8.4 billion, which represented 53 per cent of the State’s total international visitor expenditure for the year.

Recognising that one of the best ways to reach young people is through social media, Tourism NSW created an online community on MySpace called MySpace MySydney to encourage more young people from the United States to visit Sydney and New South Wales for a working holiday or educational purposes. The campaign ran from October to December 2008.

Eight MySpace MySydney video vignettes were produced featuring Sydneysiders, working holiday-makers and students talking about Sydney. The targeted content was specifically prepared and presented by youth, for youth, to enhance the site’s relevance and credibility.

The campaign proved successful in engaging a young, college-educated audience, with the site recording over 32,000 views and an average on-site time of over three minutes.

MySpace MySydney gave users the ability to search and apply for jobs, book flights and accommodation and book tickets to events in addition to linking through to the Tourism NSW consumer site www.sydney.com. The micro site recorded close to 19,000 views in the campaign period and 4500 job searches.

The strategy to drive traffic to the MySydney site was heavily weighted towards MySpace. Search engine marketing, Facebook advertising, YouTube video, Flickr photos and Typepad blogs were also utilised. Excellent credibility was garnered by using Lindsey Pollack, a Gen-Y careers adviser, to promote the campaign in her blogs and speaking engagements.

Tourism NSW will continue to use social media for ongoing youth-oriented campaigns.

36 Key Results Area 5: Support science, research and innovation NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

Nature and scope of activitiesThedepartmentservesasthesecretariattotheInnovationCouncilandworkstoimproveinnovationinanumberofkeyindustrysectorsinNewSouthWales.Itprovidesbriefings,issuespapersandreportstotheInnovationCouncilandcarriesforwarditsrecommendationstogovernment.

ThroughtheNSWOfficeforScienceandMedicalResearch(OSMR),thedepartmentaimstobuildtheState’sknowledgebasetorespondtothechallengesandopportunitieswithintheresearchsector;promotenationalandinternationalcollaborationinscienceandmedicalresearchinNewSouthWales;attractincreasedinvestment;createstronglinkagesbetweenthehighereducationsector,businessandthecommunity;andcontinuouslyidentifynewareasofscienceandmedicalresearchrelevanttoNewSouthWales.

Thedepartmentprovidesfinancialassistanceandadvicetogovernmentonresearchprogramsandinfrastructure(includingcapitalgrants)toincreaseNewSouthWales’competitivenessinnationalandinternationalscientificandmedicalresearch.

Achievements

NSW CHIEF SCIENTIST AND SCIENTIFIC ENGINEER APPOINTED

InOctober2008thePremierannouncedtheappointmentofProfessorMaryO’KaneasNewSouthWales’firstChiefScientistandScientificEngineer.TheprioritiesoftherolearetolifttheNSWresearcheffort;leadadiscussiononattractingmoremathsandscienceteacherstoschools;developastrongerrelationshipbetweengovernment,universitiesandbusiness;andadvisetheNSWGovernmentonmajorpublicpolicyissuessuchasclimatechange,geneticallymodifiedfoodsandnanotechnology.TheNSWChiefScientistandScientificEngineerreceivedadministrativesupportfromthedepartment.

Growth in high potential sectors promoted

POLICY AND RESEARCH

Thedepartmentprovidedinputintoarangeofgovernmentinquiriesandreviewsasfollows:

h Nanotechnology.ThedepartmentcoordinatedthedevelopmentoftheNSWGovernment’sresponsetotheNSWParliamentaryInquiry

intoNanotechnology,whichexaminedissuessuchasthehealth,safetyandenvironmentalrisksandbenefitsofnanotechnologyandtheappropriatenessofthecurrentregulatoryframeworksformanagingnanomaterialsovertheirlife-cycle

h Best practice governance for medical research institutes.InMay2009thedepartmentcommissionedareviewbyProfessorKenWiltshiretoprovideadviceonbestpracticegovernancearrangementsforsecuringstrongintegrationofresearchandclinicalpractice;rapidtranslationofresearchintopractice;commitment,fundingandlong-termrelevancetothecommunityandbusiness;andstrategicmanagementofresearchprojectsandfinances

h Insurance and indemnity study.ThedepartmentcommissionedastudyinresponsetoseverehardeningoftheinsurancemarketandthedifficultiesofNSWresearchersinobtainingsatisfactoryinsurancecoverfortheirhumanresearchactivities,particularlymalpracticeinsurance.

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IN GRANTS TO 131 ORGANISATIONS TO ASSIST SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS

IN NEW SCIENCE LEVERAGING FUND COMMITMENTS HELPED ATTRACT $29 MILLION IN COMMONWEALTH GRANTS TO NSW

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RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT

Thedepartment,inconjunctionwiththeNSWChiefScientistandScientificEngineer,developedtheResearchPartnershipProgram,anannualinitiativethatbringstogetherNSWgovernmentagencies,theState’suniversities,publicresearchorganisationsandcompaniestoaddressresearchquestionsofprioritytotheNSWGovernment.ThepartnershipsputtogetherthroughthisexercisewillformthebasisoffundingbidsundervariousCommonwealthandinternationalresearchprograms.

SYDNEY CARBON MARKET TASKFORCE

The2008McKinseyreportonthefinancialservicesindustries,managedbythedepartment,identifiedtheneedtopositionSydneyasthekeycarbontradinghubinAustraliathroughtheestablishmentofaSydneyCarbonMarketTaskforceandthedevelopmentandimplementationoftheSydney Carbon Market Action Plan.Asco-secretariattothetaskforce,thedepartmentcoordinatedactivitiestoprogressactionsintheplan.

Promoting NSW innovation

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

Thedepartmentsignedathree-yearagreementtosponsorCeBITAustraliathroughto2011.CeBITisAustralasia’sleadingICTtradeevent.ExhibitionspacewasprovidedatCeBIT2009to18smallbusinesseswithinnovativetechnologywhichreportedanticipatedsalesofover$4.6millionasaresultoftheirparticipation,anincreaseof31percentoverthepreviousyear.

ThedepartmentsupportedthegrowthoftheWesternSydneyITCluster(WSITC)toamembershipof348companies,anumberofwhichexhibitedatCeBIT2009,andorganised11hottopicforumsaddressingindustrydevelopmentissuessuchasskillsshortagesandenvironmentalsustainability.

AreviewoftheWSITCcommissionedbytheUniversityofWesternSydneyfoundparticipantcompanieshadexperiencedsustainablegrowth,estimatingthatmorethan150newjobswereaddedbyWSITCfirmsoverthelastfiveyears.Thereviewfoundincreasedexportparticipation,withanumberoffirms

becominggloballeadersintheirnichemarkets,andalsoidentifiedclearevidenceofmarket-driveninnovation,withmanymemberfirmshavingformallyprotectedintellectualproperty.

ThedepartmentcontinueditssupportfortheEmbeddedSystemsAustraliaClusterinpartnershipwithNationalICTAustralia(NICTA)andtheWarrenCentreforAdvancedEngineering.TheclusterpublishedanIndustry and Research Capability Directoryco-sponsoredbyMicrosoftAustraliaandcontinuedtoseekacollaborativecommercialprojectinNewSouthWalesindedicatedshort-rangecommunicationsforadvancedwirelesscommunicationsbetweenroadvehiclesandroadinfrastructure.Recognisingthedifficulteconomicsituation,thedepartmentextendedthetimeframeinwhichtheprojectcanattractindustrypartners.

AUSTRALIAN TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE (ATS)

TheATSassistsNSWSMEsthroughpromotion,networking,capabilitybuildingandexportassistancetocommercialiseinnovativetechnologiesinlocalandinternationalmarkets.

KEY RESULTS AREA 5

38 Key Results Area 5: Support science, research and innovation NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

In2008–09theATSproducedprofilesof216innovativecompaniesinthefinancialservices,digitalmedia,securityandenvironmentalsectors.Twenty-fiveinnovativetechnologieswereadmittedtotheAustralianTechnologyShowcaseand51companiesweresupportedtoexhibitatarangeofeventsincludingSecurity08,G’dayUSAandG’DayUK,StanfordDigitalMediaandCeBIT.

ATSassisted38companiestoundertakemarketvisits,generating$32.3millioninexportsales(moredetailisalsoprovidedunderKRA2).In2008–09theATSsupportedthecreationof246jobs.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE NSW REGIONAL INNOVATION STRATEGY

ThedepartmentdevelopedtheNSWRegionalInnovationStrategywhichwasbasedonextensiveresearch,consultationswithindustryplayersandexpertsandinformedbyfivecasestudies.TheresearchidentifiedthemainpressuresencouraginginnovativeactivityinregionalNSWbusinesses,themainblockagesintheinnovationprocessandremedialactionstheNSWGovernmentcanundertake.Thestrategyidentifiesopportunitiesforregionalbusinessestotakeupinordertoenhancetheirlong-termsustainability.Therearetwocomponents:

h asetofrecommendationstobuildtheinnovativecapacityofregionalbusinesses

h RegionalBusinessInnovationPlansformedium-termcapacity-building,whichwillbeintegratedintoeachregion’sRegionalBusinessGrowthPlan.

Thedepartmentiscurrentlyimplementingbothcomponentsofthestrategy.

Support for science and medical research$17millionininfrastructuresupportwasprovidedtoNSWmedicalresearchinstitutes.FundingprovidedinthisyearbroughttheGovernment’stotalMedical Research Support ProgramsupportoverthreeyearstoJune2009to$64million,anaverageof$21millionperannum

TheNSW Medical Research Support ProgramprovidescriticalinfrastructuresupportonacompetitivebasistounderpinresearchactivitiesintheNSWhealthandmedicalresearchsector.Theprogramhelpsmeetoperationalcoststhatarenotcoveredbyresearchprojectgrants,suchassalarysupportandlaboratoryequipment.

Othersupportformedicalresearchin2008–09included:

h $5millionincapitalsupportfortheIllawarraHealthandMedicalResearchInstitute.TheinstitutewillbeanimportantfocalpointformedicalresearchintheIllawarraregion,withresearchexpertiseincancer,healthageing,neuroscience,mentalhealthandotherconditions

h $1.315millionininfrastructuresupporttoWestmeadandRoyalPrinceAlfredhospitalsfortheacquisitionandmaintenanceofcurrentgoodmanufacturingstandardsandcompliancefacilities.Thefundingwillenablethesefacilitiestoprovideclinical-trial-gradecelltherapyproductsinAustraliathataresuitableforhumanuse

h $600,000fortheChina-NSW Collaborative Research Program.TheNSWGovernmentsignedanagreementwiththeChineseMinistryofScienceandTechnologytocollaborateonscientificresearchprojects,includingthemoderndevelopmentoftraditionalChinesemedicine.Thepartnerscommittedmatchingfunds.Projectsfundedinthefirstroundwereintheareasoftheproteomicsofcancer,biomarkersinheartdiseaseandstroke

h ongoingcommitmentssuchastheLifeSciencesAwards,SpinalExchangeProgram,AustraliaNewZealandSpinalCordInjuryNetwork,PopulationHealthResearchNetwork,CardiovascularResearchNetwork,StemCellNetworkandClinicalTrialsBusinessDevelopmentCentre(ClinicalTrialsNSW)andindustryresearchanddevelopment.

SupportforthebroadersciencesthroughtheNSW Science Leveraging Fundforscientificresearchandinfrastructureprojectsin2008–09included:

h establishmentofthe$1.4millionTechVoucherprogram,enabling.eligiblesmalltomedium-sizedenterprisestoaccessvouchersofupto$15,000,whichareredeemable,subjecttocertainconditions,ontechnicalandresearchservicesfromNSWpublicresearchorganisations

h $989,000totheGroundwaterAustralianResearchCouncil(ARC)CentreofExcellencetosupportresearchandeducationinitiativesinvolvingseveralNSWpartners,includingtheUniversityofNewSouthWales,UniversityofTechnology,SydneyandCharlesSturtUniversity

h ongoingfundingof$922,400toARCCentresofExcellencethroughexistingagreements

h ongoingStateco-fundingof$870,000toNSWresearchconsortiathataresuccessfulinsecuringCommonwealthfundingundertheCRCandDefenceFutureCapabilityTechnologyCentreprograms

h $600,000inresearchfundingtotheSydneyInstituteofMarineSciencetosupportresearchthatwillimprovethemarineenvironmentofSydneyHarbourandtheNSWcoastline.Asdescribedinthecasestudylaterinthischapter,NSWfundingleveragedanadditional$19millioninCommonwealthfunds

h $402,000toenhancetheNationalImagingFacilitiesattheUniversityofSydneyandtheUniversityofWesternSydney.Thisfunding,matchedintotalbythetwouniversities,enabledthesefacilitiestosecurematchedfundingforkeybio-imaginginfrastructureundertheCommonwealth’sNationalCollaborativeResearchInfrastructureStrategy,includinganenhancedradioisotopecustom-labellingfacilityandaspecialisedimagingprobe

h 11CRCBidSupportGrants(ofbetween$15,000and$30,000pergrant)toassistNSWresearchconsortiatodevelopcompetitivebidsandmaximisetheirabilitytosecurefundingundertheCommonwealth’s2009CooperativeResearchCentres(CRC)Program.

1.4 MILLION

to establish the tech voucher program to grow research and development collaborations between SMEs and research sector organisation state universities

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$5 million in capital support for the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute. The institute will be an important focal point for medical research

in the Illawarra region, with research expertise in cancer, health ageing, neuroscience, mental health and other conditions.

NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Key Results Area 5: Support science, research and innovation

Since2006theNSWGovernmenthascommitted$32millionfromtheNSWScienceLeveragingFund(SLF)toNSWresearchconsortiatoattractfundingunderCommonwealthprograms,includingtheNationalCollaborativeResearchInfrastructureStrategyandtheCooperativeResearchCentresandARCCentresofExcellenceprograms.ThisSLFsupporthasresultedininvestmentofover$60millioninresearch,developmentandrelatededucationcapacityinNewSouthWales,includingover$215millionfundingfromtheCommonwealthandfurtherfundingandin-kindinvestmentfrompartnersinexcessof$390million.

TheUniversityofWollongong’sIntelligentPolymerResearchInstitutewasawardedthefirstNSWgrantundertheNSW-GangwonTechnologyCollaborationProgram.TheIntelligentPolymerResearchInstituteandresearchersfromKangnungUniversityinKorea’sGangwonprovincewillusenanotechnologytodevelopanewhigh-performanceenergystoragedevice.

ThedepartmentworkedwiththeChiefScientistandScientificEngineertoestablishtheNSWKnowledgeFund,whichwillprovideamechanismfortheNSWgovernmenttoinvestinresearchandeducationinitiativesinthehighereducationandresearchsector.Thedepartmentwillprovideon-goingsecretariatsupporttotheNSWKnowledgeFundAdvisoryPanelandtheGovernment/UniversityLandsSteeringCommittee.

ThedepartmentalsoworkedwiththeNSWChiefScientistandScientificEngineertoassistNSWorganisationsindevelopingfundingbidsundertheEducationInvestmentFund,andcoordinatedanalysesbyNSWgovernmentagenciesofNSWbidssubmittedunderRound2oftheEducationInvestmentFund.

BIOBUSINESS PROOF OF CONCEPT

TheBioBusiness Proof of Concept GrantProgramhelpsNSWlifesciencecompaniestakeprojectsfromresearchtoearlystagecommercialisation.Tenprojectsweresupportedinthe2008–09fundinground,includingMinomic’sdiagnostictestforprostatecancerandElastagen’ssyntheticinjectableelastinforarangeofcosmeticandsurgicalapplications.Areviewoftheprogramwasinitiatedinlate2008–09.

Communication and support for science careersThedepartment,throughOSMR,ledanumberofinitiativestostrengthenscientificknowledge,expertiseandinformation-sharingwithintheState,includingtargetedprogramstopromotethevalueandimportanceofscienceandsciencecareers,andrewardcontributionsmadebytheState’sleadingscientists.Thisincludedsupportfor:

h theYoung Tall Poppy Science Awards 2008,whichrecogniseoutstandingyoungresearchersacrossallfieldsofscienceandengagetheminthepromotionofscienceandinnovationinschoolsandthebroadercommunity.Therewere13YoungTallPoppiesnamedfromNewSouthWalesandtheAustralianCapitalTerritory

h Science EXPOsed 2008,anannualeventdesignedtoraiseawarenessamonghighschoolstudentsofthevariouscareeropportunitiesthatsciencecanoffer.In2008thiseventattractedmorethan1800studentsfrom55NSWhighschoolstoscienceshows,workshops,paneldiscussionsandanexpo

h theNSW Scientist of the Year Awards 2008,whichprovided$85,000inprizemoneyforresearchthathasgeneratedeconomic,health,environmentalortechnologicalbenefitsforNewSouthWales.TheoverallNSWScientistoftheYearwasProfessorMartinGreen,anexpertinphotovoltaicsfromtheUniversityofNewSouthWales.

BIOFIRST COMMERCIALISATION AWARDS

ThedepartmentconductedtheannualBioFirst Commercialisation AwardsinJuly2008,attendedbyalmost200membersoftheNSWlifesciencebusinessandresearchcommunities,investorsandmedia.The2008winner,SpecialPhageHoldingsofBrookvale,hasdevelopedaninnovativemedicaltreatmentforantibiotic-resistantinfectionsandhassuccessfullyuseditstechnologytotreatapatientsufferingamulti-resistantbacterialinfectioninatrialatamajorSydneyteachinghospital.

40 Key Results Area 5: Support science, research and innovation NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

Interagency cooperation

NSW SCIENCE AGENCIES GROUP

TheNSWScienceAgenciesGroupprovidescross-governmentcommunicationandcoordinationonNSWagencies’scienceactivities,priorities,investmentandmechanismssoastobetteraccessCommonwealthfundingprograms.Thedepartment,throughOSMR,coordinatesthegroupandactsasitssecretariat.Todate,thegrouphasprovidedcriticaladviceonestablishingtheNSWChiefScientistandScientificEngineerpositionandtheResearchPartnershipsProgrampriorityareas.

COOPERATIVE MECHANISMS

ThedepartmentcontinueditsworkwiththeCommonwealthandAustralianstatesandterritoriesthroughmechanismsincludingthe:

h AustralianChiefScientist

h BiodiscoveryWorkingGroup,coordinatingthedevelopmentofaNSWpositiononbiodiscoveryandbenefit-sharinginlinewithCommonwealth,stateandterritorypolicydevelopments

h CommonwealthStatesandTerritoriesAdvisoryCommitteeonInnovation

h NanotechnologyStatesandTerritoriesCommittee

h NCRIS(NationalCollaborativeResearchInfrastructureStrategy)StatesandTerritoriesOfficialsCommittee

h CSIROandANSTO.

NICTA

Australia’sICTResearchCentreofExcellence(NICTA),whichtheNSWGovernmentpart-funds,attractedfurtherfundingfromtheCommonwealthof$185.5millionoverthefouryearsfrommid2011tomid2015.WithNICTAheadquartersinNewSouthWales,thissupportwillattractfurtherindustryfundingforleading-edgeICTresearchworkinNewSouthWales.

CASE STUDY

Sydney Institute of Marine ScienceIn February 2009 a $600,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Science Leveraging Fund (SLF) was awarded to the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, a collaboration of four NSW universities (Macquarie University, the University of New South Wales, University of Technology, Sydney and the University of Sydney).

The institute brings together cross-disciplinary research teams on projects to improve the marine environment of Sydney Harbour and the NSW coastline.

The money provided by the SLF also attracted the philanthropic support of the Ian Potter Foundation, which provided an additional $600,000 in grant money, together with $600,000 from the institute’s university partners.

These significant investments from the NSW Government, philanthropy and university sources formed the kernel of a bid for Commonwealth funding under the Education Investment Fund.

As announced in the 2009–10 Federal Budget the institute’s bid was successful in attracting an additional $19.5 million from the Commonwealth for important research infrastructure. The infrastructure will include a marine research aquarium, laboratories, research vessels, mobile radar equipment and sophisticated telecommunication equipment to monitor the Sydney and NSW marine environment.

KEY RESULTS AREA 5

Image used: Courtesy Sydney Institute of Marine Science

41NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Key Results Area 5: Support science, research and innovation

Performance and governanceTheperformanceandgovernanceactivitiesencompassthecorporategovernanceframework,riskmanagement,fraudcontrol,externalandinternalperformancereportingandsupportforbusinessandstrategicplanning.Activitiesalsoincludeprogramreviewsandassociatedinitiativesthatprovidemeasurablebusinessimprovementandqualityassuranceoutcomesforthedepartment.Supportisalsoprovidedtothedepartment’sAuditandReviewCommittee.

Majorachievementsduringthereportingyearincludedthereview,updateandpublicationofthefollowingpoliciesandguidelines:

h guaranteeofservice

h personaleffectspolicy

h interpreterandtranslationsguidelines

h Codeofconduct

h Aboriginalculturalprotocolsandpracticespolicy.

Theelectronicregisterforstafftorecordthereceiptofgiftsandbenefitscontinuedtobemanagedandcontinuedstafftraininginthepoliciesofconflictofinterestandgiftsandbenefitswasconducted.

ThedepartmentupdatedtheannualResults and Services Plan,whichincorporatesaresultslogicprovidingalineofsightforperformancemanagementbysettingoutlinkagesbetweengovernmentpriorities(includingNSWStatePlanpriorities),theresultsthatthedepartmentisworkingtowards,theservicesitdeliverstocontributetothoseresultsandthecostofdeliveringthoseservicesasreflectedinthedepartment’sbudget.

Thedepartmentconductsanannualclientsurveyofsmallandmedium-sizedenterprises,investmentorganisations,OfficeforScienceandMedicalResearch(OSMR)andTourismNSWclients.Theoverallsatisfactionwithassistanceprovidedbythedepartmentwasahigh86percentwhilesatisfactionwiththeknowledgeandserviceofthedepartment’sstaffwasevenhigherat88percent.

Adepartment-wide,three-yearcorporatestrategywasalsocommencedinalignmentwiththeneworganisationalstructure.

Human resources Thedepartmentendeavourstoattractandretainstaffwhohavetheskillsandcapabilitiestodeliveronitsstrategicobjectives.Humanresourcesstaffworkedwithalloperationalareasofthedepartmenttodeliverstrategieswhichbrandthedepartmentas‘anemployerofchoice’.Programsweredeliveredtomaintainandenhancestaffcapabilitiesandknowledge;educatestaffandmanagementinandpromotecompliancewithhealthandsafetybestpractice;supportorganisationalchangeanddevelopment;promoteconstructiveandeffectiveworkplacerelationsandanequitableworkplaceanddeliverresponsiveservices.

Thedepartment’scommitmenttostaffdevelopmentisreflectedinthecomprehensiveinductionprogram,extensiveinternallearninganddevelopmentprogram,accesstorelevantexternalprogramsandastudyassistancescheme.Trainingactivitiesincludedtheintroductionofnewinternallearningprogramsinministerialwriting,procurement,safety,planning,changemanagementandwritingskills.Shortprogramsandinformationsessionsdesignedtoeducatestaffonthebusinessandtechnicalaspectsofthedepartment’soperationswereconducted,aswereinformationsessionsonemployee-relatedtopicssuchassuperannuationandflexibleworkarrangements.LeadinggovernmentandindustryspeakersaddressedtheYoung Professionals Breakfast ForumsandtheManagement Development Program,inwhich16staffparticipated.Sixteenstaffwereassistedtoundertakeexternalstudiesthroughthedepartment’sstudyassistancepolicy.

Aspartofthedepartment’sworkforcestrategy,theGraduate Programcontinued,withanintakeofthreegraduatesinFebruary2009.Twograduatesfromthepreviousyearhavewonpermanentpositionswiththedepartment.Theprogramisthekeytodevelopinglong-termcapabilitybyprovidingapooloftalentedyoungpeopletorefreshthedepartment’sskillsetandprovidefutureleadershiptalent.

Thedepartment’sannualstaffawardsceremonyrecognisedoneindividualandthreeteamsfortheiroutstandingachievementsintheareasofcustomerservice,culturalawareness,communicationandteamwork,planningandriskmanagement,improvingorganisationalperformance,clientservicesandcorporatevalues.

Information management servicesInformationexchange,knowledgemanagementandthecommunicationofideasarecorefunctionsandcapabilitiesofthedepartment.Thedepartmentmaintainedcriticalinfrastructure—recordmanagement,websites,databases,theintranet,informationresearchservicesandthecomputernetworkusedacrossalldivisionsoftheagency—tohelpensureoptimumorganisationalperformance.

Over565workstationsplusassociatedprintersandover38networkserversandassociatedequipmentandsoftwaresystemsaresupportedin20physicallocationsacrosstheState.Severalsitesmovedandtwowereprovidedwithhigherbandwidth.

Networkservicesanddesktopsupportarecontracted-outtoServiceFirstfrom1July2008andUecomm(adivisionofOptus),withwhomaclosedailyrelationshipismaintained.

Corporate environment

42 Corporate environment NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

TheInformation Management and Technology Strategic Planandrecordsmanagementdocumentationwereupdated.Theseformalpracticessupportthedepartment’sgoaltomaintainarobust,integrated,secureandbestpracticeinformationmanagementenvironment.

Thedepartmentmaintainstwointernally-supportedwebhostingenvironmentsand34websites(listedinAppendix13).

Thedepartmentmaintainsanumberofdatabasestoenhancestaffproductivityandsupportprogrammanagement.Centraltothesearethecorporateclientdatabase,knownasSearchYourData(SYD),whichrecordsclientdetails,projectassistanceandotherinteractions,aswellasthehumanresourcesandtelephonedatabase,whichrecordsstaffdetails,positions,functionsandreportinglines.ThecorporatedatabasewasfurtherenhancedandworkcontinuedonintegratingtwooldercustomerrelationshipmanagementsystemsandeightotherdatasourcesintoSYD.Inaddition,fiveotherspecialistdatabasesweresupportedbytheunit.

Finance, administration and legalThedepartment’sfinancialresponsibilitiesincludefinancialandbudgetarymanagement,preparationandreviewoffinancialstatements,reportingrequirements,strategicfinancialadviceandthemanagementofthedepartment’soutsourcedfinancialservices.Propertyandadministrationservices,whichincludeleasenegotiationandpropertymanagementofthedepartment’svarioussitesandprocurementpolicy,werealsomanagedbytheunit.

Duringtheyeartherewereseveralsignificantdevelopmentsthatenhancedtheexistingpolicies,proceduresandservicedelivery.Theseprojectswere:

h reviewandrevisionofthedepartment’sdisclosureoffinancialinformationinthebudget,includingtheResultIndicators,ServiceGroupStatementsandrelatedServiceMeasures

h developmentanewChartofAccountstoreflecttheactivitiesoftherestructureddepartment

h reviewandupdateofthedepartment’sfinancialdelegations

h relocationofstaffwithinthedepartment’sCBDofficesfollowingthedivisionalrestructure

h continuedprovisionofstrategicprocurementadviceonarangeofprocurementactivities

h developmentofprocurementtemplatestoenhancecompliancerequirementsandtoreducethetimeittakestopreparetenderdocuments

h developmentofaregisterofcontractsforgoodsandservices.

Thedepartment’slegalstaffprovidelegaladviceandrepresentationtothedepartment’sdivisionsandadvicetotheexecutivemanagementteamoncontractual,commercialandadministrativelawissues.

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54 Notestothefinancialstatements

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Expenses excluding losses

Operatingexpenses

Employeerelated 2(a) 47,323 48,978 44,672

Otheroperatingexpenses 2(b) 23,298 18,826 23,137

Depreciationandamortisation 2(c) 1,847 1,393 1,710

Grantsandsubsidies 2(d) 62,254 59,794 54,687

Otherexpenses 2(e) 59,838 46,245 50,250

Total expenses excluding losses 194,560 175,236 174,456

Revenue

Saleofgoodsandservices 3(a) 260 635 605

Investmentrevenue 3(b) 883 2,818 809

Grantsandcontributions 3(c) 6,033 6,350 7,791

Otherrevenue 3(d) 3,873 400 3,841

Total revenue 11,049 10,203 13,046

Gain/(loss) on disposal 4 (22) – (75)

Other gains/(losses) 5 (199) – (411)

Net Cost of Services 22 (183,732) (165,033) (161,896)

Government contributions

Recurrentappropriation 6 176,061 160,102 160,423

Capitalappropriation 6 1,074 1,074 413

AcceptancebytheCrownEntityofemployeebenefitsandotherliabilities 7 2,429 3,726 1,856

Total Government contributions 179,564 164,902 162,692

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR (4,168) (131) 796

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Operating statementFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

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Budget 2009

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TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY

Surplus/(Deficit)fortheyear (4,168) (131) 796

TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED FOR THE YEAR 18 (4,168) (131) 796

(4,168) (131) 796

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ASSETS

Current assets

Cashandcashequivalents 10 20,832 26,249 26,103

Receivables 11 9,214 8,833 8,837

Noncurrentassetsheldforsale 14 – 44 44

Total current assets 30,046 35,126 34,984

Non current assets

Propertyplantandequipment

–PlantandEquipment 12 4,710 5,485 5,667

Intangibleassets 13 850 505 642

Total non current assets 5,560 5,990 6,309

Total assets 35,606 41,116 41,293

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Payables 15 5,442 7,538 7,685

Provisions 16 5,182 4,687 4,588

Other 17 539 254 254

Total current liabilities 11,163 12,479 12,527

Non current liabilities

Provisions 16 967 957 955

Other 17 306 473 473

Total non current liabilities 1,273 1,430 1,428

Total liabilities 12,436 13,909 13,955

Net assets 23,170 27,207 27,338

EQUITY

Accumulatedfunds 18 23,170 27,207 27,338

Total Equity 23,170 27,207 27,338

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Balance sheetASAT30JUNE2009

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Cash flow statementFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

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Budget 2009

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Actual 2008

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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Payments

Employeerelated (44,402) (45,073) (42,635)

Grantsandsubsidies (62,254) (63,594) (73,228)

Other (99,036) (69,406) (64,270)

Total Payments (205,692) (178,073) (180,133)

Receipts

Saleofgoodsandservices 1,090 635 2,100

Interestreceived 957 2,818 1,213

Other 22,359 14,664 21,139

Total Receipts 24,406 18,117 24,452

Cash Flows From Government

Recurrentappropriation 6 176,061 160,102 160,423

Capitalappropriation(excludingequityappropriations) 6 1,074 1,074 413

Net Cash Flows From Government 177,135 161,176 160,836

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 22 (4,151) 1,220 5,155

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

ProceedsfromsaleofPlantandEquipment 2 – 3

PurchasesofPlantandEquipmentandIntangibles (1,122) (1,074) (927)

NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1,120) (1,074) (924)

NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH (5,271) 146 4,231

Openingcashandcashequivalents 26,103 26,103 21,872

Cashtransferredin(out)asaresultofadministrativerestructuring – – –

CLOSING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 10 20,832 26,249 26,103

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Supplementary financial statementsSERVICEGROUPSTATEMENTS*FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

53NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

54 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

Notes to the financial statementsFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Reporting entityTheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment(hereafterthe“Department”)isaseparatereportingentity.Therearenootherentitiesunderitscontrol.

TheDepartmentisaNSWgovernmentdepartment.TheDepartmentisanotforprofitentity(asprofitisnotitsprincipalobjective)andithasnocashgeneratingunits.ThereportingentityisconsolidatedaspartoftheNSWTotalStateSectorAccounts.

Thefinancialreportfortheyearended30June2009hasbeenauthorisedforissuebytheActingDirectorGeneral,IndustryandInvestmentNSWon19thOctober2009.

(b) Basis of preparationTheDepartment’sfinancialreportisageneralpurposefinancialreportwhichhasbeenpreparedinaccordancewith:

h applicableAustralianAccountingStandards(whichincludeAustralianAccountingInterpretations);

h therequirementsofthePublic Finance and Audit Act 1983andRegulation;

h theFinancialReportingDirectionspublishedintheFinancialReportingCodeforBudgetDependentGeneralGovernmentSectorAgenciesorissuedbytheTreasurer.

Property,plantandequipmentandfinancialassetsaremeasuredatfairvalue.Otherfinancialstatementitemsarepreparedinaccordancewiththehistoricalcostconvention.

Judgements,keyassumptionsandestimationsmanagementhasmadearedisclosedintherelevantnotestothefinancialreport.

AllamountsareroundedtothenearestonethousanddollarsandareexpressedinAustraliancurrency.

(c) Statement of complianceThefinancialstatementsandnotescomplywithAustralianAccountingStandards,whichincludeAustralianAccountingInterpretations.

(d) Administered activitiesTheDepartmentdoesnotadministeranyactivitiesonbehalfoftheCrownEntity.

(e) InsuranceTheDepartment’sinsuranceactivitiesareconductedthroughtheNSWTreasuryManagedFundSchemeofselfinsuranceforGovernmentagencies.Theexpense(premium)isdeterminedbytheFundManagerbasedonpastclaimexperience.

(f) Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues,expensesandassetsarerecognisednetoftheamountofGST,exceptthat:

h theamountofGSTincurredbytheDepartmentasapurchaserthatisnotrecoverablefromtheAustralianTaxationOfficeisrecognisedaspartofthecostofacquisitionofanassetoraspartofanitemofexpense.

h receivablesandpayablesarestatedwiththeamountofGSTincluded.

Cashflowsareincludedinthecashflowstatementonagrossbasis.However,theGSTcomponentsofcashflowsarisingfrominvestingandfinancingactivitieswhichisrecoverablefrom,orpayableto,theAustralianTaxationOfficeareclassifiedasoperatingcashflows.

(g) Income recognitionIncomeismeasuredatthefairvalueoftheconsiderationorcontributionreceivedorreceivable.Additionalcommentsregardingtheaccountingpoliciesfortherecognitionofincomearediscussedbelow.

(i) Parliamentary appropriations and contributionsExceptasspecifiedbelow,parliamentaryappropriationsandcontributionsfromotherbodies(includinggrantsanddonations)aregenerallyrecognisedasrevenuewhentheagencyobtainscontrolovertheassetscomprisingtheappropriations/contributions.Controloverappropriationsandcontributionsisnormallyobtaineduponthereceiptofcash.

(ii) Sale of goodsRevenuefromthesaleofgoodsisrecognisedasrevenuewhentheDepartmenttransfersthesignificantrisksandrewardsofownershipoftheassets.

(iii) Rendering of servicesRevenueisrecognisedwhentheserviceisprovidedorbyreferencetothestageofcompletion(basedonlabourhoursincurredtodate).

(iv) Investment revenueInterestrevenueisrecognisedusingtheeffectiveinterestmethodassetoutinAASB139Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.

(h) Acquisitions of assetsThecostmethodofaccountingisusedfortheinitialrecordingofallacquisitionsofassetscontrolledbytheDepartment.Costistheamountofcashorcashequivalentspaidorthefairvalueoftheotherconsiderationgiventoacquiretheassetatthetimeofitsacquisitionorconstructionor,whereapplicable,theamountattributedtothatassetwheninitiallyrecognisedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofotherAustralianAccountingStandards.

Assetsacquiredatnocost,orfornominalconsideration,areinitiallyrecognisedattheirfairvalueatthedateofacquisition.

Fairvalueistheamountforwhichanassetcouldbeexchangedbetweenknowledgeable,willingpartiesinanarm’slengthtransaction.

(i) Capitalisation thresholdsProperty,plantandequipmentandintangibleassetscosting$5,000andaboveindividually(orformingpartofanetworkcostingmorethan$5,000)arecapitalised.

(j) Revaluation of property, plant and equipment

TheDepartment’sassetsareshortlivedanditisconsideredbymanagementthatthewrittendownvalueofitsnoncurrentassetswouldapproximatetheirfairvalue.

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55NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

(k) Impairment of property, plant and equipment

Asanotforprofitentitywithnocashgeneratingunits,theDepartmentiseffectivelyexemptedfromAASB136ImpairmentofAssetsandimpairmenttesting.ThisisbecauseAASB136modifiestherecoverableamounttesttothehigheroffairvaluelesscoststosellanddepreciatedreplacementcost.Thismeansthat,foranassetalreadymeasuredatfairvalue,impairmentcanonlyariseifsellingcostsarematerial.Sellingcostsareregardedasimmaterial.

(l) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

DepreciationisprovidedforonastraightlinebasisforalldepreciableassetssoastowriteoffthedepreciableamountofeachassetasitisconsumedoveritsusefullifetotheDepartment.

Depreciation Rates % Rate

Plant & Equipment

Officefurnitureandfittings 10.00

Officeequipment 14.28

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25.00

Leaseholdimprovement Overtheperiodofthelease

(m) Restoration costsTheestimatedcostofdismantlingandremovinganassetandrestoringthesiteisincludedinthecostofanasset,totheextentitisrecognisedasaliability.

(n) MaintenanceDaytodayservicingcostsormaintenancearechargedasexpensesasincurred,exceptwheretheyrelatetothereplacementofapartorcomponentofanasset,inwhichcasethecostsarecapitalisedanddepreciated.

(o) Leased assetsOperatingleasepaymentsarechargedtotheoperatingstatementintheperiodsinwhichtheyareincurred.

(p) Intangible assetsTheDepartmentrecognisesintangibleassetsonlyifitisprobablethatfutureeconomicbenefitswillflowtothe

Departmentandthecostoftheassetcanbemeasuredreliably.Intangibleassetsaremeasuredinitiallyatcost.Whereanassetisacquiredatnoornominalcost,thecostisitsfairvalueasatthedateofacquisition.

Theusefullivesofintangibleassetsareassessedtobefinite.

AsthereisnoactivemarketfortheDepartment’sintangibleassets,theassetsarecarriedatcostlessanyaccumulatedamortisation.

Intangibleassetsaresubsequentlymeasuredatfairvalueonlyifthereisanactivemarket.

TheDepartment’sintangibleassetsareamortisedusingthestraightlinemethodoveraperiodof4years.

Ingeneral,intangibleassetsaretestedforimpairmentwhereanindicatorofimpairmentexists.However,asanotforprofitentitywithnocashgeneratingunits,theDepartmentiseffectivelyexemptedfromimpairmenttesting.

(q) Loans and receivablesLoansandreceivablesarenonderivativefinancialassetswithfixedordeterminablepaymentsthatarenotquotedinanactivemarket.Thesefinancialassetsarerecognisedinitiallyatfairvalue,usuallybasedonthetransactioncostorfacevalue.Subsequentmeasurementisatamortisedcostusingtheeffectiveinterestmethod,lessanallowanceforanyimpairmentofreceivables.Anychangesareaccountedforintheoperatingstatementwhenimpaired,derecognisedorthroughtheamortisationprocess.

Shorttermreceivableswithnostatedinterestratearemeasuredattheoriginalinvoiceamountwheretheeffectofdiscountingisimmaterial.

(r) InvestmentsInvestmentsareinitiallyrecognisedatfairvalueplus,inthecaseofinvestmentsnotatfairvaluethroughprofitorloss,transactioncosts.TheDepartmentdeterminestheclassificationofitsfinancialassetsafterinitialrecognitionand,whenallowedandappropriate,re-evaluatesthisateachfinancialyearend.

h Fair value through profit or loss–TheDepartmentsubsequentlymeasures

investmentsclassifiedas‘’heldfortrading’’ordesignateduponinitialrecognition‘’atfairvaluethroughprofitorloss’’atfairvalue.Financialassetsareclassifiedas‘’heldfortrading’’iftheyareacquiredforthepurposeofsellinginthenearterm.Derivativesarealsoclassifiedasheldfortrading.Gainsorlossesontheseassetsarerecognisedintheoperatingstatement.

h Available for sale investments–Anyresidualinvestmentsthatdonotfallintoanyothercategoryareaccountedforasavailableforsaleinvestmentsandmeasuredatfairvaluedirectlyinequityuntildisposedorimpaired,atwhichtimethecumulativegainorlosspreviouslyrecognisedinequityisrecognisedintheoperatingstatement.However,interestcalculatedusingtheeffectiveinterestmethodanddividendsarerecognisedintheoperatingstatement.

(s) Non current assets (or disposal group) held for sale

TheDepartmenthascertainnoncurrentassets(ordisposalgroups)classifiedasheldforsale,wheretheircarryingamountwillberecoveredprincipallythroughasaletransaction,notthroughcontinuinguse.Noncurrentassets(ordisposalgroups)heldforsalearerecognisedatthelowerofcarryingamountandfairvaluelesscoststosell.Theseassetsarenotdepreciatedwhiletheyareclassifiedasheldforsale.

(t) Trust fundsTheDepartmentreceivesmoniesinatrusteecapacityforvarioustrustsassetoutinNote23.AstheDepartmentperformsonlyacustodialroleinrespectofthesemonies,andbecausethemoniescannotbeusedfortheachievementoftheDepartment’sownobjectives,thesefundsarenotrecognisedinthefinancialstatements.

(u) PayablesTheseamountsrepresentliabilitiesforgoodsandservicesprovidedtotheDepartmentandotheramounts.Payablesarerecognisedinitiallyatfairvalue,usuallybasedonthetransactioncostorfacevalue.Subsequentmeasurementisatamortisedcostusing

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56 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

theeffectiveinterestmethod.Shorttermpayableswithnostatedinterestratearemeasuredattheoriginalinvoiceamountwheretheeffectofdiscountingisimmaterial.

(v) Employee benefits and other provisions

(a) Salaries and wages, annual leave, sick leave and on costsLiabilitiesforsalariesandwages(includingnonmonetarybenefits),annualleaveandpaidsickleavethatfallduewhollywithin12monthsofthereportingdatearerecognisedandmeasuredinrespectofemployees’servicesuptothereportingdateatundiscountedamountsbasedontheamountsexpectedtobepaidwhentheliabilitiesaresettled.

LongtermannualleavethatisnotexpectedtobetakenwithintwelvemonthsismeasuredatpresentvalueinaccordancewithAASB119Employee Benefits.Marketyieldsongovernmentbondsof3.02%areusedtodiscountlongtermannualleave.

Unusednonvestingsickleavedoesnotgiverisetoaliabilityasitisnotconsideredprobablethatsickleavetakeninthefuturewillbegreaterthanthebenefitsaccruedinthefuture.

Theoutstandingamountsofpayrolltax,workers’compensationinsurancepremiumsandfringebenefitstax,whichareconsequentialtoemployment,arerecognisedasliabilitiesandexpenseswheretheemployeebenefitstowhichtheyrelatehavebeenrecognised.

(b) Long service leave and superannuationTheDepartment’sliabilitiesforlongserviceleaveanddefinedbenefitsuperannuationareassumedbytheCrownEntity.TheDepartmentaccountsfortheliabilityashavingbeenextinguished,resultingintheamountassumedbeingshownaspartofthenonmonetaryrevenue

itemdescribedas‘’AcceptancebytheCrownEntityofemployeebenefitsandotherliabilities’’.

LongserviceleaveismeasuredatpresentvalueinaccordancewithAASB119Employee Benefits.Thisisbasedontheapplicationofcertainfactors(specifiedinNSWTC09/04)toemployeeswithfiveormoreyearsofservice,usingcurrentratesofpay.Thesefactorsweredeterminedbasedonanactuarialreviewtoapproximatepresentvalue.

ThesuperannuationexpenseforthefinancialyearisdeterminedbyusingtheformulaespecifiedintheTreasurer’sDirections.Theexpenseforcertainsuperannuationschemes(i.e.BasicBenefitandFirstStateSuper)iscalculatedasapercentageoftheemployees’salary.Forothersuperannuationschemes(i.e.StateSuperannuationSchemeandStateAuthoritiesSuperannuationScheme),theexpenseiscalculatedasamultipleoftheemployees’superannuationcontributions.

(c) Other provisionsOtherprovisionsexistwhen:theDepartmenthasapresentlegalorconstructiveobligationasaresultofapastevent;itisprobablethatanoutflowofresourceswillberequiredtosettletheobligation;andareliableestimatecanbemadeoftheamountoftheobligation.

(w) Grants, subsidies and industry assistance

Paymentsforgrants,subsidiesandindustryassistanceareexpensedatthetimetheDepartmentbecomesliabletomakethepayment.Theapprovalofthegrant,subsidyorassistancemaycoveranumberofyears,anditisnotconsideredthataliabilityarisesuntilconditionsspecifiedintheapprovalhavebeenmetandaclaimforpaymenthasbeenreceived.Grants,subsidiesandassistancewhichhavebeenapprovedbuthavenotbeenpaidoraccruedhavebeenincludedincommitmentsforexpenditure(ReferNote19).

(x) Budgeted amountsThebudgetedamountsaredrawnfromthebudgetsasformulatedatthebeginningofthefinancialyearandwithanyadjustmentsfortheeffectsofadditionalappropriations,s21A,s24and/ors26ofthePublic Finance and Audit Act 1983.

ThebudgetedamountsintheoperatingstatementandthecashflowstatementaregenerallybasedontheamountsdisclosedintheNSWBudgetPapers(asadjustedabove).However,inthebalancesheet,theamountsvaryfromtheBudgetPapers,astheopeningbalancesofthebudgetedamountsarebasedoncarriedforwardactualamounts;i.e.pertheauditedfinancialstatements(ratherthancarriedforwardestimates).

(y) New Australian Accounting Standards issued but not effective

Atthereportingdate,anumberofAccountingStandardsadoptedbytheAustralianAccountingStandardsBoardhavebeenissuedbutarenotyetoperativeandhavenotbeenearlyadoptedbytheDepartment.NSWTreasurymandate(TC09/03)precludesearlyadoptionoftheseaccountingstandards.

AASB3(March2008),AASB127andAASB2008-3regardingbusinesscombinations

AASB8andAASB2007-3regardingoperatingsegments

AASB101(Sept2007),AASB2007-8andAASB2007-10regardingpresentationoffinancialstatements

AASB123(June2007)andAASB2007-6regardingborrowingcosts

AASB1039regardingconcisefinancialreports

AASB2008-1regardingsharebasedpayments

AASB2008-2regardingputtablefinancialinstruments

TheDepartmenthasreviewedthenewaccountingstandardsandatthisstagedoesnotanticipateanymaterialimpactonthefiguresreportedinthisfinancialreport.

Notes to the financial statements (continued)FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

57NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

2 Expenses Excluding Losses2009

$’0002008

$’000

(a) Employee related expenses

Salariesandwages(includingrecreationleave) 39,451 37,868

Superannuation–definedbenefitplans 816 822

Superannuation–definedcontributionplans 2,381 2,327

Longserviceleave 1,773 991

Workers’compensationinsurance 312 197

Payrolltaxandfringebenefittax 2,527 2,422

Other 15 2

Payrolltaxemployer’ssuperannuationcontribution 48 43

47,323 44,672

(b) Other operating expenses include the following:

Auditor'sremuneration–auditofthefinancialreports 105 117

Otherexpenses 2,785 3,518

Miscellaneousfees 4,668 4,570

Buildingoccupancycharges 7,173 6,514

Staffdevelopment 377 385

Publicationandadvertisingcosts 1,276 2,278

Telecommunicationexpenses 850 1,006

Insurance 81 85

Industrynetworking 13 159

Paymentstocontractors 744 599

Printingandstationery 534 768

Travelexpenses 967 1,100

Motorvehiclesexpenses 934 778

Consultancies 2,496 1,002

Maintenance 295 258

23,298 23,137

* Reconciliation – Total maintenance

Maintenanceexpense–contractedlabourandother(nonemployeerelated),asabove 295 258

TotalmaintenanceexpensesincludedinNote2(a)+2(b) 295 258

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

58 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

2 Expenses Excluding Losses (continued)2009

$’0002008

$’000

(c) Depreciation and amortisation expense

Depreciation

PlantandEquipment 734 735

TotalDepreciation 734 735

Amortisation

Leaseholdimprovements 913 786

Intangible 200 189

1,847 1,710

(d) Grants and subsidies

IndustryCapabilityNetwork(NSW) 1,482 1,247

HunterValleyResearchFoundation 150 150

IllawarraRegionalInformationService 150 150

HunterAdvantageFund 780 419

RegionalDevelopmentBoards 1,840 1,690

Katoomba/EchoPointDevelopment 200 365

IllawarraAdvantageFund 1,592 1,386

ScienceLeveragingFund 9,973 9,085

ICTCentreForExcellence 5,400 5,000

ScienceandMedicalResearchGrants 25,271 27,450

TourismGrants 4,495 1,633

MajorEvents – 2,330

PayrollTaxIncentiveScheme 10,921 3,782

62,254 54,687

(e) Other expenses

SmallBusinessDevelopment 7,329 6,603

BiotechnologyInitiatives 4,230 4,857

RegionalDevelopmentAssistance 15,687 11,414

TourismIndustry 25,902 26,295

AustralianTechnologyShowcase 953 1,081

AssistancetoIndustry 5,737 –

59,838 50,250

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notes to the financial statements (continued)FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

59NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

3 Revenue2009

$’0002008

$’000

(a) Sale of goods and services

RetailTenanciesDisputesfees 52 51

Commissiononsales 2 403

Other 206 151

260 605

(b) Investment revenue

Interestrevenuefromfinancialassetsnotatfairvaluethroughprofitorloss 883 809

883 809

(c) Grants and contributions

NSWBudgetSectorEntities 30 164

Commonwealth 769 964

OtherStateGovernments 565 –

LocalGovernment – 73

OtherPrivateSector 4,669 6,533

OtherGeneralGovernmentAgencies – 57

6,033 7,791

(d) Other revenue

Sponsorship 83 3

RecoveriesforadministeringtheRetailLeasesAct,1994 1,668 1,169

Inkindsponsorship 1,340 1,597

Rentalrebate 293 293

Other 489 779

3,873 3,841

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

60 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

4 Gain/(Loss) on Disposal2009

$’0002008

$’000

Gain/(loss) on disposal of plant and equipment

Proceedsfromdisposal 2 3

Writtendownvalueofassetsdisposed (24) (60)

Netgain/(loss)ondisposalofplantandequipment (22) (57)

Gain/(loss) on disposal of Intangible Assets

Writtendownvalueofassetsdisposed – (18)

Netgain/(loss)ondisposalofintangibleassets – (18)

Gain/(loss) on disposal (22) (75)

5 Other Gains/(Losses)Impairmentofreceivables (155) 4

Impairmentofsharesheld (44) (415)

Othergains/(losses)total (199) (411)

6 AppropriationsRecurrent appropriation

TotalrecurrentdrawdownsfromNSWTreasury(perSummaryofCompliance) 186,767 161,272

186,767 161,272

Comprising:

Recurrentappropriation(perOperatingStatement) 176,061 160,423

Transferpayments(Note8) 10,706 849

186,767 161,272

Capital appropriation

TotalcapitaldrawdownsfromNSWTreasury(perSummaryofCompliance) 1,074 413

1,074 413

Comprising:

Capitalappropriation(perOperatingStatement) 1,074 413

1,074 413

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notes to the financial statements (continued)FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

61NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

7 Acceptance by the Crown Entity of Employee Benefits and Other LiabilitiesThefollowingliabilitiesand/orexpenseshavebeenassumedbytheCrownEntity:

2009 $’000

2008 $’000

Superannuation 816 822

Payrolltax 48 43

Longserviceleave 1,565 991

2,429 1,856

8 Transfer PaymentsTransferpaymentstotheMinisterialCorporationforIndustryandSmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporationofNSWcompriseamountsadministeredbytheCorporationsrelatingtotheiractivities.TheCorporationsdrawfundsfromtheDepartmentonlytotheextentnecessarytomeetcurrentcashrequirementsforexpenditure.

Transfer payments

SmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporationofNSW 63 73

MinisterialCorporationforIndustry 10,643 776

10,706 849

9 Service Groups of the Department

TheServiceGroupsoperatedbytheDepartmentasdisclosedinthe2008–2009NSWTreasuryBudgetPapersare:

(a) Service Group 49.1 – State Development Objective(s):FacilitatingandencouragingbusinessinvestmentintheState.Itincludesinnovationandindustrydevelopment

ingrowthsectorsoftheNSWeconomytoincreasebusinessgrowth,internationalisationandinvestmentinmetropolitanandregionalareas.

(b) Service Group 49.2 – Regional Development Objective(s):FacilitatingandencouragingincreasedbusinessinvestmentinregionalNSW,includingworkingwithdomestic

andinternationalfirmstostartup,expandin,orrelocatetoregionalNewSouthWales.

(c) Service Group 49.3 – Small Business Objective(s):Encouraginggrowthofthesmallbusinesssectorbyreducingredtape,promotinginnovationandexpanding

salesintointernationalmarkets.

(d) Service Group 49.4 – Science and Medical Research Objective(s):Creationofadynamicresearchanddevelopmentsectorbyattractingincreasedinvestmentfromthe

Commonwealth,industryandinternationalsources,andaligningthesewithbusinessstrengthsandbroaderhealthandenvironmentaloutcomes.

(e) Service Group 49.5 – Tourism Objective(s):PromotingNewSouthWalestodomesticandinternationaltourismmarketsandprovidingopportunitiesforan

increaseinjobsandtouristexpenditure.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

62 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

10 Current Assets – Cash and Cash Equivalents2009

$’0002008

$’000

Cashatbankandonhand 20,832 26,103

20,832 26,103

Cashandcashequivalents(perBalancesheet) 20,832 26,103

Closingcashandcashequivalents(perCashFlowStatement) 20,832 26,103

Unused credit standby facilities

Creditcardfacilities 334 757

334 757

11 Current/Non Current Assets – ReceivablesCurrent Receivables

Saleofgoodsandservices 1,821 2,494

AccruedInterest 286 360

GSTreceivablefromAustralianTaxationOffice 5,642 4,379

Prepayments 1,650 1,634

9,399 8,867

Less:Allowanceforimpairment 185 30

9,214 8,837

Movement in the allowance for impairment

Balanceat1July 30 153

Amountswrittenoffduringtheyear (3) (73)

Amountsrecoveredduringtheyear (16) (80)

Increase/(decrease)inallowancerecognisedinprofitorloss 174 30

Balanceat30June 185 30

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notes to the financial statements (continued)FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

63NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

12 Non Current Assets – Plant and Equipment$’000

At 1 July 2008 – fair value

Grosscarryingamount 13,346

Accumulateddepreciationandimpairment (7,679)

Netcarryingamountatfairvalue 5,667

At 30 June 2009 – fair value

Grosscarryingamount 12,527

Accumulateddepreciationandimpairment (7,817)

Netcarryingamountatfairvalue 4,710

Reconciliation

Areconciliationofthecarryingamountofeachclassofproperty,plantandequipmentatthebeginningandendofthecurrentreportingperiodissetoutbelow.

Year ended 30 June 2009

Netcarryingamountatstartofyear 5,667

Additions 714

Disposals (1,533)

Reclassificationasintangibles –

Depreciationexpense (1,647)

Disposalwrittenbackagainstaccumulateddepreciation 1,509

Netcarryingamountatendofyear 4,710

At 1 July 2007 – fair value

Grosscarryingamount 13,202

Accumulateddepreciationandimpairment (6,791)

Netcarryingamount 6,411

At 30 June 2008 – fair value

Grosscarryingamount 13,346

Accumulateddepreciationandimpairment (7,679)

Netcarryingamount 5,667

Reconciliation

Areconciliationofthecarryingamountofeachclassofproperty,plantandequipmentatthebeginningandendofthepreviousreportingperiodissetoutbelow.

Year ended 30 June 2008

Netcarryingamountatstartofyear 6,411

Additions 922

Disposals (726)

Reclassificationasintangibles (53)

Depreciationexpense (1,521)

Disposalwrittenbackagainstaccumulateddepreciation 634

Netcarryingamountatendofyear 5,667

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

64 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

13 Intangible AssetsSoftware

$’000

At 1 July 2008

Cost(grosscarryingamount) 1,080

Accumulatedamortisationandimpairment (438)

Netcarryingamount 642

At 30 June 2009

Cost(grosscarryingamount) 1,479

Accumulatedamortisationandimpairment (629)

Netcarryingamount 850

Year ended 30 June 2009

Netcarryingamountatstartofyear 642

Additionsacquiredseparately 408

Disposals (10)

Amortisation(recognisedindepreciationandamortisation) (200)

Disposalwrittenbackagainstaccumulateddepreciation 10

Netcarryingamountatendofyear 850

At 1 July 2007

Cost(grosscarryingamount) 6,149

Accumulatedamortisationandimpairment (5,370)

Netcarryingamount 779

At 30 June 2008

Cost(grosscarryingamount) 1,080

Accumulatedamortisationandimpairment (438)

Netcarryingamount 642

Year ended 30 June 2008

Netcarryingamountatstartofyear 779

Additionsacquiredseparately 19

Disposals (5,151)

Reclassificationasintangibles 53

Amortisation(recognisedin'depreciationandamortisation') (189)

Disposalwrittenbackagainstaccumulateddepreciation 5,133

Othermovements (2)

Netcarryingamountatendofyear 642

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notes to the financial statements (continued)FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

65NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

14 Non Current Assets (or Disposal Groups) Held for Sale2009

$’0002008

$’000

Assets held for sale

AustralianTourismDataWarehousePtyLtdShares – 44

Total – 44

15 Current Liabilities – PayablesCurrent

Accruedsalaries,wagesandoncosts 831 941

Creditors 4,611 6,744

5,442 7,685

16 Current/Non Current Liabilities – ProvisionsCurrent

Employee benefits and related on costs 4,334 3,979

Recreationleave 848 609

Longserviceleaveoncosts 5,182 4,588

Non current

Employee benefits and related on costs

Longserviceleaveoncosts 45 33

45 33

Non current

Other provisions

Restorationcosts 922 922

922 922

967 955

Aggregate employee benefits and related on costs

Provisions–current 5,182 4,588

Provisions–noncurrent 45 33

Accruedsalaries,wagesandoncosts(Note15) 831 941

6,058 5,562

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

66 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

16 Current/Non Current Liabilities – Provisions (continued)$’000

Movements in provisions (other than employee benefits)

2009

Carryingamountatthebeginningoffinancialyear 922

Additionalprovisionsrecognised –

Carrying amount at end of financial year 922

17 Current/Non-Current Liabilities – Other2009

$’0002008

$’000

Current

Repayableadvances – 11

Leaseincentive 167 167

Feesreceivedinadvance 372 76

539 254

Non current

Leaseincentive 306 473

306 473

18 Changes in EquityAccumulated Funds

Consolidated

Balanceatthebeginningofthefinancialyear 27,338 26,542

Changes in equity – other than transactions with owners as owners

Surplus/(deficit)fortheyear (4,168) 796

Total (4,168) 796

Balanceattheendofthefinancialyear 23,170 27,338

19 Commitments for expenditure(a) Other Expenditure Commitments

Aggregateotherexpenditurefortheacquisitionofgoodsandservicescontractedforatbalancedateandnotprovidedfor:

Notlaterthanoneyear 2,308 7,497

Laterthanoneyearandnotlaterthanfiveyears 921 2,692

Total (including GST) 3,229 10,189

Thetotalotherexpenditurecommitmentsaboveincludeinputtaxcreditsof$294,000(30June2008$926,000)thatareexpectedtoberecoveredfromtheATO.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notes to the financial statements (continued)FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

67NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

19 Commitments for expenditure (continued)2009

$’0002008

$’000

(b) Operating Lease Commitments

Notlaterthanoneyear 6,724 6,784

Laterthanoneyearandnotlaterthanfiveyears 10,579 16,349

Laterthanfiveyears 15 95

Total (including GST) 17,318 23,228

Thetotaloperatingleasecommitmentsaboveincludeinputtaxcreditsof$1,519,000(30June2008$2,060,000)thataretoberecoveredfromtheATO.

(c) Grants and Subsidies Commitments

SmallBusinessDevelopment 1,860 1,384

RegionalDevelopmentAssistance 27,970 22,064

HunterAdvantageFund 3,391 2,956

IllawarraAdvantageFund 3,521 1,273

RegionalEconomicTransitionScheme 810 1,011

AustralianTechnologyShowcase 2,310 2,310

InnovationandBiotechnologyinitiatives 1,417 4,422

NationalICTCentreforExcellence 16,500 22,000

PayrollTaxIncentiveScheme 29,908 27,647

BusinessDroughtAssistance 429 782

ScienceandMedicalResearch 15,535 24,468

AssistancetoIndustry 41,877 –

Total (Including GST) 145,528 110,317

Notlaterthanoneyear 63,263 49,651

Laterthanoneyearandnotlaterthanfiveyears 82,265 60,666

Laterthanfiveyears – –

Total (Including GST) 145,528 110,317

Thetotalgrantsandsubsidiescommitmentsaboveincludeinputtaxcreditsof$13,230,000(30June2008$10,029,000)thatareexpectedtoberecoveredfromtheATO

20 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent AssetsTheDepartmentisnotawareofanycontingentliabilitiesandcontingentassetsassociatedwithitsoperations.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

68 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

21 Budget Review

Net cost of servicesTheactualnetcostofserviceswasgreaterthanbudgetby$18,699,000.Majorcomponentsofthisvariationinclude:

(a)Actualemployeerelatedpaymentswerelessthanbudgetby$1,655,000.ThiswasprimarilyduetolessthanbudgetedaveragestaffinglevelsacrosstheDepartmentduringthefinancialyear.

(b)Actualotheroperatingexpenditurewasgreaterthanbudgetby$4,472,000duetogreaterthanbudgetedaccommodationexpenditureandadditionalprojectandprogramexpenditureintheareasoftheengagementofconsultants,publicationandadvertisingandinformationtechnology.

(c)Actualgrantsandsubsidiesexpenditurewasgreaterthanbudgetby$2,460,000.ThiswasduetogreaterthanbudgetedexpenditureinspecificitemsincludingScience and Medical Researchprojects,grantstoRegionalTourismOrganisations,Illawarra Advantage FundandGovernmentassistancetotheNationalICTCentreforExcellence.GreaterthanbudgetedexpenditurewasoffsetbylessthanbudgetedexpenditureinthePayrollTaxIncentiveSchemeandtheKatoombaEchoPointDevelopmentProject.Thevariationstobudgetgenerallyoccurduetocashflowvariationsforexistingapprovedprojectsandtheintroductionofnewfundingapprovals.

(d)Actualotherexpensesweregreaterthanbudgetby$13,593,000.ThisisprimarilyduetogreaterthanbudgetedexpenditureassociatedwithGovernmentinitiativesincludingtheTourism NSW Strategy,Business Drought AssistanceandtheintroductionoftheBuilding the Country Program,andexpenditureinrelationtotheintroductionoftheHomebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Act 2008tofacilitatetheV8Supercarracingevent.Thevariationstobudgetgenerallyoccurduetocashflowvariationsforexistingapprovedprojectsandtheintroductionofnewfundingapprovals.

(e)Actualrevenuewasgreaterthanbudgetby$846,000.Thisisprimarilyduetolessthanbudgetedinvestmentincome,offsetbygreaterthanbudgetedrevenueinrelationtorecoveriesassociatedwiththeadministrationoftheRetail Leases Act, 1994andgreaterthanbudgetedcontributionstotheBrand Sydneyproject.

Assets and LiabilitiesActualtotalnetassetsattheendofthefinancialyearwerelessthanbudgetby$4,037,000.Componentsofthevariationoverthevariousassetandliabilitycategoriesinclude:

(a)Actualtotalassetswere$5,510,000lessthanbudgetedcashandcashequivalentsatyearendof$5,417,000,duetotheuseofcashtomeetthecostofvariousprogramandprojectactivities.

(b)Actualtotalliabilitieswerelessthanbudgetby$1,473,000primarilyduetolessthanbudgetedtotalcurrentliabilitiesatyearend,inparticularcurrentliabilities–payables.

Cash flowsActualnetcashflowsfromoperatingactivitieswerelessthanbudgetby$5,371,000.ThiswasduetogreaterthanbudgetedcontributionsfromGovernmenttofundnewinitiatives,greaterthanbudgetedreceiptsandadecreaseinbudgetedcashandcashequivalentsatyearend.

Actualnetcashflowsfrominvestingactivitiesmarginallyexceededbudgetby$46,000.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Notes to the financial statements (continued)FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

69NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009 Financial Statements

22 Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Net Cost of Services2009

$’0002008

$’000

Netcashusedonoperatingactivities (4,151) 5,155

CashflowsfromGovernment/Appropriations (177,135) (160,836)

AcceptancebytheCrownEntityofemployeebenefitsandotherliabilities (2,429) (1,856)

Depreciation (1,847) (1,710)

Decrease/(increase)inprovisions (606) 102

Increase/(decrease)inreceivablesandotherassets 377 451

Decrease/(increase)inpayables 2,243 (3,221)

Netgain/(loss)onsaleofplantandequipment (22) (75)

Othergain/(loss) (44) (411)

Decrease/(increase)inotherliabilities (118) 505

Netcostofservices (183,732) (161,896)

23 Trust Funds

(a) Retail Leases Security Bonds Trust and Interest AccountsTheDepartmentholdsmoneyintheRetailLeasesSecurityBondsTrustandInterestAccountswithNSWTreasuryCorporation.RetailLeaseSecurityBondsarelodgedwiththeDirectorGeneraloftheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentinaccordancewithSection16CoftheRetail Leases Act 1994.ThesemoniesareexcludedfromthefinancialstatementsastheDepartmentcannotusethemfortheachievementofitsobjectives.Thefollowingisasummaryofthetransactionsinthetrustaccount

Cashbalanceatthebeginningofthefinancialyear 92,679 86,462

Add:Bondlodgements 27,088 28,729

Interest 5,101 6,231

Less:Expenditure (19,372) (18,574)

TransfertoNSWTreasuryConsolidatedFunds (4,000) (9,000)

TransfertoDepartmenttoadministerRetailLeasesAct1994 (1,668) (1,169)

Cashbalanceattheendofthefinancialyear 99,828 92,679

Retail Lease Security Bonds comprising:

Bondslodgements 98,400 90,805

BalanceofinterestearnedaftertransfertoConsolidatedFundandtheDepartment 838 1,405

Cashonhand 590 469

99,828 92,679

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

70 Financial Statements NSW Department of State and Regional Development Annual Report 2008–2009

(b) Sydney Visitor Centre – Airport Travel Centre Trust AccountTheSydneyVisitorCentre–AirportTravelCentreceasedoperationinMay2008.ThefinancesoftheformerSydneyVisitorCentre–AirportTravelCentrewereoperatedthroughaseparatetrustaccountasthefundswereheldintrustforclients.ThesemonieswereexcludedfromthefinancialstatementsastheDepartmentcouldnotusethefundsfortheachievementofitsobjectives.Thefollowingisasummaryofthetransactionsinthetrustaccount:

2009 $’000

2008 $’000

Cashbalanceatthebeginningofthefinancialyear 11 139

Add:Receipts 1 2,549

Less:Expenditure (12) (2,677)

Cashbalanceattheendofthefinancialyear – 11

24 Financial InstrumentsTheDepartment’sprincipalfinancialinstrumentsarecashdepositsheldwithintheNSWTreasuryBankingSystem,shorttermreceivablesandpayables.TheseinstrumentsexposetheDepartmentprimarilytointerestrateriskoncashbalancesheldwithintheNSWTreasuryBankingsystemandcreditriskonshorttermreceivables.TheDepartmentdoesnotenterintoortradefinancialinstrumentsforspeculativepurposesanddoesnotusefinancialderivatives.

TheDirectorGeneralthroughtheDepartment’sAuditandReviewCommittee,hasoverallresponsibilityfortheestablishmentandoversightofriskmanagementandreviewsandagreespoliciesformanagingeachoftheserisks.CompliancewithpoliciesisreviewedbytheInternalAuditorsonacontinuousbasis.

(a) Financial instrument categories

Financial Assets Note CategoryCarrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Class2009

$’0002008

$’000

Cashandcashequivalents 10 N/A 20,832 26,103

Receivables 11 Loansandreceivables(atamortisedcost) 1,922 2,824

Otherfinancialassets 14 Availableforsalefinancialassets(atfairvalue) – 44

Financial liabilities

Class

Payables 15 Financialliabilitiesmeasuredatamortisedcost 5,442 7,685

Other 17 Financialliabilitiesmeasuredatamortisedcost 473 640

(b) Credit RiskCreditriskariseswhenthereisthepossibilityoftheDepartment’sdebtorsdefaultingontheircontractualobligations,resultinginafinanciallosstotheDepartment.Themaximumexposuretocreditriskisgenerallyrepresentedbythecarryingamountofthefinancialassets(netofanyallowanceforimpairment).

CashCashcomprisescashonhandandbankbalanceswithintheNSWTreasuryBankingSystem.InterestisearnedondailybankbalancesatthemonthlyaverageNSWTreasuryCorporation(TCorp)11amunofficialcashrate,adjustedforamanagementfeetoNSWTreasury.

Receivables – trade debtorsAlltradedebtorsarerecognisedasamountsreceivableatbalancedate.Collectibilityoftradedebtorsisreviewedonanongoingbasis.ProceduresasestablishedintheTreasurer’sDirectionsarefollowedtorecoveroutstandingamounts,includinglettersofdemand.Debtswhichareknowntobeuncollectiblearewrittenoff.Anallowanceforimpairmentisraisedwhenthereisobjectiveevidencethattheentitywillnotbeabletocollectallamountsdue.Thisevidenceincludespastexperience,andcurrentandexpectedchangesineconomicconditionsanddebtorcreditratings.Nointerestisearnedontradedebtors.Debtorsinvoicesaregenerallyissuedon30dayterms.

TheDepartmentisnotmateriallyexposedtoconcentrationsofcreditrisktoasingletradedebtororgroupofdebtors.

Theonlyfinancialassetsthatarepastdueorimpairedare‘’salesofgoodsandservices’’inthe‘’receivables’’categoryofthebalancesheet.

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24 Financial Instruments (continued)

(b) Credit Risk (continued)

$’000

TotalPast due but not impaired

Considered impaired

2009

<3monthsoverdue 824 824 –

3months–6monthsoverdue 153 131 22

>6monthsoverdue 185 – 185

2008

<3monthsoverdue 1,572 1,572 –

3months–6monthsoverdue 128 128 –

>6monthsoverdue 89 59 30

(c) Liquidity riskLiquidityriskistheriskthattheDepartmentwillbeunabletomeetitspaymentobligationswhentheyfalldue.TheDepartmentcontinuouslymanagesriskthroughmonitoringfuturecashflowsandmaturitiesplanningtoensureadequateholdingofhighqualityliquidassets.

Theliabilitiesarerecognisedforamountsduetobepaidinthefutureforgoodsorservicesreceived,whetherornotinvoiced.Amountsowingtosuppliers(whichareunsecured)aresettledinaccordancewiththepolicysetoutinTreasurer’sDirection219.01.Iftradetermsarenotspecified,paymentismadenolaterthantheendofthemonthfollowingthemonthinwhichaninvoiceorastatementisreceived.Treasurer’sDirection219.01allowstheMinistertoawardinterestforlatepayment.Nointerestwasappliedduringtheyear(2008–Nil).

ThetablebelowsummarisesthematurityprofileoftheDepartment’sfinancialliabilities,togetherwiththeinterestrateexposure.

$’000

Maturity Dates

Carrying Amount < 1 yr 1–5 yrs > 5 yrs

2009

Payables:

Accruedsalaries,wagesandon-costs 831 831 – –

Creditors 4,611 4,611 – –

Other 473 167 306 –

5,915 5,609 306 –

2008

Payables:

Accruedsalaries,wagesandon-costs 941 941 – –

Creditors 6,744 6,744 – –

Other 640 167 473 –

8,325 7,852 473 –

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(d) Market riskMarketriskistheriskthatthefairvalueorfuturecashflowsofafinancialinstrumentwillfluctuatebecauseofchangesinmarketprices.TheDepartment’sexposurestomarketriskareprimarilythroughinterestratesoncashandcashequivalents.TheDepartmenthasnomaterialexposuretoforeigncurrencyriskanddoesnotenterintocommoditycontracts.

Achangeininterestrateswouldnotmateriallyaffectprofitorlossorequity.Areasonablypossiblechangeof+/-1%isused,consistentwithcurrenttrendsininterestrates.Thebasiswillbereviewedannuallyandamendedwherethereisastructuralchangeinthelevelofinterestratevolatility.TheDepartment’sexposuretointerestrateriskissetoutbelow.

$’000

Carrying Amount

-1% +1%

Profit Equity Profit Equity

2009

Financial assets

Cashandcashequivalents 20,832 (208) (208) 208 208

Receivables 1,922 – – – –

Otherfinancialassets – – – – –

Financial liabilities

Payables 5,442 – – – –

Other 473 – – – –

28,669 (208) (208) 208 208

2008

Financial assets

Cashandcashequivalents 26,103 (261) (261) 261 261

Receivables 2,824 – – – –

Otherfinancialassets 44 – – – –

Financial liabilities

Payables 7,685 – – – –

Other 640 – – – –

37,296 (261) (261) 261 261

(e) Fair ValueThecarryingvalueofreceivableslessanyimpairmentprovisionandpayablesisareasonableapproximationoftheirfairvalueduetotheirshorttermnature.

25 After balance date eventsTherearenoeventssubsequenttothebalancedatewhichaffectthefinancialinformationdisclosedinthefinancialreport.

AspartoftheNSWGovernment’spublicsectorreformagenda,anAdministrativeOrder,thePublicSectorEmploymentChangesOrder(DepartmentalAmalgamations)Order2009wasissuedon27thJuly,2009.TheOrderabolishedtheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentandtransferredallbranchesoftheformerDepartment,withtheexceptionoftheRetailTenancyUnit,tothenewlyestablishedDepartmentofIndustryandInvestment.TheRetailTenancyUnitwastransferredtothenewlyestablishedDepartmentofServices,TechnologyandAdministration.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

financialMinisterial Corporation for Industry

statements74 IndependentAuditor’sReport

76 Operatingstatement

77 Statementofrecognisedincomeandexpense

78 Balancesheet

79 Cashflowstatement

80 Notestothefinancialstatements

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Notes

Actual 2009

$’000

Budget 2009

$’000

Actual 2008

$’000

Expenses excluding losses

Otheroperatingexpenses 2(a) 10,032 10,600 4,461

Total expenses excluding losses 10,032 10,600 4,461

Revenue

Investmentincome 3(a) 2 – 2

Grantsandcontributions 3(b) 10,643 10,600 776

Otherrevenue 3(c) – – 35

Total revenue 10,645 10,600 813

Other gains / (losses) 4 1 – –

Net Cost of Services 17 614 – (3,648)

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR 614 – (3,648)

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements.

Operating statementFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

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Statement of recognised income and expenseFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

Notes

Actual 2009

$’000

Budget 2009

$’000

Actual 2008

$’000

Netincrease/(decrease)inproperty,plantandequipmentassetrevaluationreserve – – –

TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY – – –

Surplus/(Deficit)fortheyear 614 – (3,648)

TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED FOR THE YEAR 13 614 – (3,648)

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements.

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Balance sheetASAT30JUNE2009

Notes

Actual 2009

$’000

Budget 2009

$’000

Actual 2008

$’000

ASSETS

Current assets

Non-currentassetsheldforsale 10 1,300 764 764

Total current assets 1,300 764 764

Non-current assets

Otherfinancialassets 8 14 12 12

Land 9,11 2,100 2,635 2,635

Total non-current assets 2,114 2,647 2,647

Total assets 3,414 3,411 3,411

Current liabilities

Payables 12 348 644 959

Total current liabilities 348 644 959

Total liabilities 348 644 959

Net assets 3,066 2,767 2,452

EQUITY

Accumulatedfunds 13 3,066 2,767 2,452

Total Equity 3,066 2,767 2,452

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements.

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Cash flow statementFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

Notes

Actual 2009

$’000

Budget 2009

$’000

Actual 2008

$’000

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Payments

Other (10,643) (10,600) (4,148)

Total Payments (10,643) (10,600) (4,148)

Receipts

Other 10,643 10,600 813

Total Receipts 10,643 10,600 813

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 17 – – (3,335)

NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH – – (3,335)

Openingcashandcashequivalents – – 3,335

CLOSING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 6 – – –

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements.

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1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Reporting entityTheMinisterialCorporationforIndustry(hereafterreferredtoasthe“Corporation”)isconstitutedundertheState Development and Industries Assistance Act, 1966.TheCorporation’sfunctionsare:

Topromote,encourageandstimulate:

(a)theestablishment,expansionordevelopmentofindustries;and

(b)thecarryingout,bybusinessundertakingsandprescribedinstitutions,ofprojectsthatarelikelytoassisttheestablishment,expansionordevelopmentofindustries.

TheCorporationisaseparatereportingentity.Therearenootherentitiesunderitscontrol.

AstheCorporationisasingleprogramentitythefinancialoperationsdisclosedintheOperatingStatementandBalanceSheetareidenticaltotheCorporation’sprogram.Accordinglyaseparatesupplementaryfinancialstatementsservicegroupstatementhasnotbeenprepared.

TheCorporationisanotforprofitentity(asprofitisnotitsprincipalobjective)andhasnocashgeneratingunits.

Thefinancialreportfortheyearended30June2009hasbeenauthorisedforissuebytheMinisterforStateDevelopment,inthecapacityoftheMinisterialCorporationforIndustryon20thOctober2009.

(b) Basis of preparationTheCorporation’sfinancialreportisageneralpurposefinancialreportwhichhasbeenpreparedinaccordancewith:

h applicableAustralianAccountingStandards(whichincludeAustralianAccountingInterpretations)

h therequirementsofthePublic Finance and Audit Act 1983andRegulation;

h theFinancialReportingDirectionspublishedintheFinancialReportingCodeforBudgetDependentGeneralGovernmentSectorAgenciesorissuedbytheTreasurer.

Judgements,keyassumptionsandestimationsmanagementhasmadearedisclosedintherelevantnotestothefinancialstatements.

AllamountsareroundedtothenearestonethousanddollarsandareexpressedinAustraliancurrency.

(c) Statement of complianceThefinancialstatementsandnotescomplywithAustralianAccountingStandards,whichincludeAustralianAccountingInterpretations.

(d) Administered supportTheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment’sInvestmentandIndustryDevelopmentDivisionisprimarilyresponsibleformanagingandfacilitatingprojectsinthenameoftheCorporationundertheState Development and Industries Assistance Act 1966.ThefunctionsandactivitiesoftheCorporationareconsideredtobeanintegralpartoftheDepartment’scorebusinessandeconomicdevelopmentactivitiesandisnotanentitythatoperatesindependentlytotheDepartment.TheDepartmentdoesnotseparatelycosttheadministeredactivitiescomponentforprojectsthatarefacilitatedorfinanciallyassistedunderthenameoftheCorporation.

(e) InsuranceTheCorporation’sinsuranceactivitiesareincludedintheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment’sinsurancecoverageconductedthroughtheNSWTreasuryManagedFundSchemeofselfinsuranceforGovernmentagencies.Theexpense(premium)isdeterminedbytheFundManagerbasedonpastclaimexperience.

(f) Income recognitionIncomeismeasuredatthefairvalueoftheconsiderationorcontributionreceivedorreceivable.Additionalcommentsregardingtheaccountingpoliciesfortherecognitionofincomearediscussedbelow.

Contributionsfromotherbodies

h Contributionsfromotherbodies(includinggrantsanddonations)aregenerallyrecognisedasincomewhentheCorporationobtainscontrolovertheassetscomprisingthecontributions.Controlovercontributionsisnormallyobtaineduponthereceiptofcash.

(g) Acquisitions of assetsThecostmethodofaccountingisusedfortheinitialrecordingofallacquisitionsofassetscontrolledbytheCorporation.Costistheamountofcashorcashequivalentspaidorthefairvalueoftheotherconsiderationgiventoacquiretheassetatthetimeofitsacquisitionorconstructionor,whereapplicable,theamountattributedtothatassetwheninitiallyrecognisedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofotherAustralianAccountingStandards.

Assetsacquiredatnocost,orfornominalconsideration,areinitiallyrecognisedattheirfairvalueatthedateofacquisition.

Fairvaluemeanstheamountforwhichanassetcouldbeexchangedbetweenknowledgeable,willingpartiesinanarm’slengthtransaction.

(h) Revaluation of landPhysicalnoncurrentassetsarevaluedinaccordancewiththe“ValuationofPhysicalNonCurrentAssetsatFairValue”PolicyandGuidelinesPaper(TPP07-1).ThispolicyadoptsfairvalueinaccordancewithAASB116Property, Plant and EquipmentandAASB140Investment Property.

Landismeasuredonanexistingusebasis,wheretherearenofeasiblealternativeusesintheexistingnatural,legal,financialandsocio-politicalenvironment.However,inthelimitedcircumstanceswheretherearefeasiblealternativeuses,assetsarevaluedattheirhighestandbestuse.

Fairvalueoflandisdeterminedbasedonthebestavailablemarketevidence,includingcurrentmarketsellingpricesforthesameorsimilarassets.Wherethereisnoavailablemarketevidence,theasset’sfairvalueismeasuredatitsmarketbuyingprice,thebestindicatorofwhichisdepreciatedreplacementcost.

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TheCorporation’sphysicalnoncurrentassetsarerepresentedbylandheldforsaleforcommercialorindustrialdevelopment.Landisvaluedatmarketbasedvalue.Physicalnoncurrentassetsarerevaluedevery5yearsorwithsufficientregularitytoensurethatthecarryingamountofeachassetintheclassdoesnotdiffermateriallyfromitsfairvalueatreportingdate.

(i) Impairment of land Asanotforprofitentitywithnocashgeneratingunits,theCorporationiseffectivelyexemptedfromAASB136Impairment of Assetsandimpairmenttesting.ThisisbecauseAASB136modifiestherecoverableamounttesttothehigheroffairvaluelesscoststosellanddepreciatedreplacementcost.Thismeansthat,foranassetalreadymeasuredatfairvalue,impairmentcanonlyariseifsellingcostsarematerial.Sellingcostsareregardedasimmaterial.

(j) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

DepreciationisnotprovidedastheCorporation’snoncurrentphysicalassetsarenondepreciable.

(k) Loans and receivablesLoansandreceivablesarenonderivativefinancialassetswithfixedordeterminablepaymentsthatarenotquotedinanactivemarket.Thesefinancialassetsarerecognisedinitiallyatfairvalue,usuallybasedonthetransactioncostorfacevalue.Subsequentmeasurementisatamortisedcostusingtheeffectiveinterestmethod,lessanyallowanceforanyimpairmentofreceivables.Anychangesareaccountedforintheoperatingstatementwhenimpaired,derecognisedorthroughtheamortisationprocess.

Shorttermreceivableswithnostatedinterestratearemeasuredattheoriginalinvoiceamountwheretheeffectofdiscountingisimmaterial.

(l) Impairment of financial assets

Allfinancialassets,exceptthosemeasuredatfairvaluethroughprofitandloss,aresubjecttoanannualreviewforimpairment.Anallowanceforimpairmentisestablishedwhenthereisobjectiveevidencethattheentitywillnotbeabletocollectallamountsdue.

Forfinancialassetscarriedatamortisedcost,theamountoftheallowanceisthedifferencebetweentheasset’scarryingamountandthepresentvalueofestimatedfuturecashflows,discountedattheeffectiveinterestrate.Theamountoftheimpairmentlossisrecognisedintheoperatingstatement.

Anyreversalsofimpairmentlossesarereversedthroughtheoperatingstatement,wherethereisobjectiveevidence,exceptreversalsofimpairmentlossesonaninvestmentinanequityinstrumentclassifiedas“availableforsale”mustbemadethroughthereserve.Reversalsofimpairmentlossesoffinancialassetscarriedatamortisedcostcannotresultinacarryingamountthatexceedswhatthecarryingamountwouldhavebeenhadtherenotbeenanimpairmentloss.

(m) Non current assets held for sale

TheCorporationhascertainnoncurrentassetsclassifiedasheldforsale,wheretheircarryingamountwillberecoveredprincipallythroughasaletransaction,notthroughcontinuinguse.Noncurrentassetsheldforsalearerecognisedatthelowerofcarryingamountandfairvaluelesscoststosell.Theseassetsarenotdepreciatedwhiletheyareclassifiedasheldforsale.

(n) PayablesTheseamountsrepresentliabilitiesforgoodsandservicesprovidedtotheCorporationandotheramounts.Payablesarerecognisedinitiallyatfairvalue,usuallybasedonthetransactioncostorfacevalue.Subsequentmeasurementisatamortisedcostusingtheeffectiveinterestmethod.Shorttermpayableswithnostatedinterestratearemeasuredattheoriginalinvoiceamountwheretheeffectofdiscountingisimmaterial.

(o) New Australian Accounting Standards issued but not effective

Atthereportingdate,anumberofAccountingStandardsadoptedbytheAustralianAccountingStandardsBoardhavebeenissuedbutarenotyetoperativeandhavenotbeenearlyadoptedbytheCorporation.NSWTreasurymandate(TC09/03)precludesearlyadoptionoftheseaccountingstandards.

AASB3(March2008),AASB127andAASB2008-3regardingbusinesscombinations

AASB8andAASB2007-3regardingoperatingsegments

AASB101(Sept2007),AASB2007-8andAASB2007-10regardingpresentationoffinancialstatements

AASB123(June2007)andAASB2007-6regardingborrowingcosts

AASB1039regardingconcisefinancialreports

AASB2008-1regardingsharebasedpayments

AASB2008-2regardingputtablefinancialinstruments

Intheperiodofinitialapplication,theCorporationdoesnotanticipateanymaterialimpactonthefiguresreportedinthefinancialstatements.

(p) Grants, subsidies and industry assistance

Paymentsforgrants,subsidiesandindustryassistanceareexpensedatthetimetheCorporationbecomesliabletomakethepayment.Theapprovalofthegrant,subsidyorassistancemaycoveranumberofyears,anditisnotconsideredthataliabilityarisesuntilconditionsspecifiedintheapprovalhavebeenmetandaclaimforpaymenthasbeenreceived.Grants,subsidiesandassistancewhichhavebeenapprovedbuthavenotbeenpaidoraccruedhavebeenincludedincommitmentsforexpenditure(ReferNote14).

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2 Expenses Excluding Losses2009

$’0002008

$’000

(a) Other operating expenses include the following:

Auditor'sremuneration–auditofthefinancialreport 16 17

OtherExpenses 20 113

Consultancies – 485

Sponsorshipsdonations 580 –

Legalcosts 321 –

AssistancetoIndustry 9,095 3,846

10,032 4,461

3 Revenue(a) Investment income

Interest 2 2

2 2

(b) Grants and contributions

DepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment 10,643 776

10,643 776

(c) Other revenue

Miscellaneousrevenue – 35

– 35

4 Other Gains/(Losses)Valuationadjustmenttoland(referNote10) 536 –

Impairmentofland (535) –

Othergains/(losses)total 1 –

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5 Service Group of the CorporationTheCorporationoperatesfromwithintheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment’sservicegroup49.1–StateDevelopment,asdisclosedinthe2008–2009NSWTreasuryBudgetPapers.

Service Group 49.1 – State DevelopmentObjective:FacilitatingandencouragingbusinessinvestmentintheState.ItincludesinnovationandindustrydevelopmentingrowthsectorsoftheNSWeconomytoincreasebusinessgrowth,internationalisationandinvestmentinmetropolitanandregionalareas.

6 Current Assets – Cash and Cash EquivalentsTheCorporationdidnotholdcashorcashequivalentsasat30June2009(30June2008Nil).

TheCorporation’stransactionswereoperatedthroughtheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment’sbankaccount.

7 Current/Non Current Assets – Financial Assets at Fair Value2009

$’0002008

$’000

Non-current

Investment-equityinSmartInternetTechnologyCRC 1,371 1,371

DiminutionofvalueofCRCshares (1,371) (1,371)

– –

RefertoNote18forfurtherinformationregardingcreditrisk,liquidityrisk,andmarketriskarisingfromfinancialinstruments.

8 Current/Non Current Assets – Other Financial Assets Non-current

Loanstoindustry 1,977 1,975

Allowanceforimpairment (1,963) (1,963)

14 12

RefertoNote18forfurtherinformationregardingcreditrisk,liquidityrisk,andmarketriskarisingfromfinancialinstruments.

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9 Non Current Assets – Property Land

$’000

At 1 July 2008 – fair value

Grosscarryingamount 2,635

Netcarryingamount 2,635

At 30 June 2009 – fair value

Grosscarryingamount 2,100

Netcarryingamount 2,100

Reconciliation

Areconciliationofthecarryingamountofeachclassofproperty,plantandequipmentatthebeginningandendofthecurrentreportingperiodissetoutbelow.

Year ended 30 June 2009

Netcarryingamountatstartofyear 2,635

Impairmentlosses(recognisedinothergain/losses) (535)

Netcarryingamountatendofyear 2,100

At 1 July 2007– fair value

Grosscarryingamount 2,635

Netcarryingamount 2,635

At 30 June 2008– fair value

Grosscarryingamount 2,635

Netcarryingamount 2,635

Reconciliation

Areconciliationofthecarryingamountofeachclassofproperty,plantandequipmentatthebeginningandendofthepreviousreportingperiodissetoutbelow.

Year ended 30 June 2008

Netcarryingamountatstartofyear 2,635

Netcarryingamountatendofyear 2,635

Notes to the financial statements (continued)FORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

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10 Non Current Assets (or Disposal Groups) Held for Sale 2009

$’0002008

$’000

Non-current assets held for sale

Land 1,300 764

Total 1,300 764

ThelandheldforsalerelatestotheCorporation’spreviousinvolvementinadevelopmentagreementwiththeAlburyWodongaDevelopmentCorporation(nowtradingastheAlburyWodongaCorporation)todevelop,marketandsellindustrialpropertyatAlbury.TheCorporationcontributedtheindustriallandwiththeAlburyWodongaCorporationresponsiblefordevelopmentofthesite.TheCorporation’sinterestinthedevelopmentarrangementwascalculatedat58.8%.

Duringthe2008–2009financialyeartheAlburyWodongaCorporationadvisedtheCorporationthatfollowingadirectivefromtheAustralianGovernment,theAlburyWodongaCorporationcouldnolongerparticipateinthedevelopmentagreement.Thedisclosedvalueofthelandheldforsalehasbeenadjustedtoreflecttherevisedarrangement.Theimpactofthisadjustmentwastoincreasethecarryingvalueby$536,000.Thecarryingvalueof$1,300,000isbasedonanindependentvaluationundertakenon12January2007.TheCorporationwillcontinuetomarketthelandforsale.

11 Restricted AssetsTheLanddisclosedinNote9Non-CurrentAssets–PropertyisheldbytheCorporationaspartofadevelopmenttobuildtheBlueMountainsCulturalCentreatKatoomba.Thiswillbeamixedusedevelopmentcomprisingaculturalcentre,retailareaandotherfacilities.ThelandissubjectofacalloptionundertheDeedofAgreementbetweentheCorporation,BlueMountainsCityCouncilandtheDeveloper.

12 Current Liabilities – Payables2009

$’0002008

$’000

Current

AssistancetoIndustry 348 959

348 959

Detailsregardingcreditrisk,liquidityriskandmarketrisk,includingamaturityanalysisoftheabovepayables,aredisclosedinNote18.

13 Changes in Equity2009

$’0002008

$’000

Entity

Balanceatthebeginningofthefinancialyear 2,452 6,100

2,452 6,100

Changes in equity – other than transactions with owners as owners

Surplus/(deficit)fortheyear 614 (3,648)

Balanceattheendofthefinancialyear 3,066 2,452

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14 Commitments for Expenditure2009

$’0002008

$’000

(a) Other Expenditure Commitments

IndustryAssistanceFundCommitmentsapprovedbutnotpaid:

Notlaterthanoneyear 11,369 9,281

Laterthanoneyearandnotlaterthanfiveyears 37,906 15,730

Laterthanfiveyears – –

Total (including GST) 49,275 25,011

Thetotalexpenditurecommitmentsaboveincludeinputtaxcreditsof$4,480,000(30June2008$2,274,000)thatareexpectedtoberecoveredfromtheATO.

15 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent AssetsTheCorporationisnotawareofanycontingentliabilitiesand/orcontingentassetsassociatedwithitsoperations.

16 Budget Review

Net cost of servicesTheactualnetcostofserviceswaslessthanbudgetby$614,000.Thisisprimarilyduetolessthanbudgetedassistancetoindustryotheroperatingexpensesof$568,000,andgreaterthanbudgetedcontributionsfromtheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentof$45,000.

Assets and liabilitiesActualtotalcurrentassetsweregreaterthanbudgetby$536,000duetoanadjustmenttothecarryingvalueoflandfollowingcancellationofthelanddevelopmentagreementwiththeAlburyWodongaCorporation.

Actualcurrentliabilitieswerelessthanbudgetby$296,000duetodecreasedcurrentliabilitiespayablesatyearend.

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17 Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Net Cost of Services2009

$’0002008

$’000

Net cash used on operating activities – (3,335)

Increase/(decrease)inreceivables 2 2

Decrease/(increase)inpayables 611 (315)

Netgain/(loss)onother 1 –

Net cost of services 614 (3,648)

18 Financial InstrumentsTheCorporation’sprincipalfinancialinstrumentsarelongtermreceivablesandpayables.TheseinstrumentsexposetheCorporationprimarilytocreditriskonlongtermreceivables.TheCorporationdoesnotenterintoortradefinancialinstrumentsforspeculativepurposesanddoesnotusefinancialderivatives.

(a) Financial instrument categories

Financial Assets Note CategoryCarrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Class2009

$’0002008

$’000

Otherfinancialassets 8 Loansandreceivables(atamortisedcost) 14 12

Financial Liabilities

Class

Payables(Note1) 12 Financialliabilitiesmeasuredatamortisedcost 348 959

Note1.Excludesstatutorypayablesandunearnedrevenue(i.e.notwithinscopeofASSB7).

(b) Credit RiskCreditriskariseswhenthereisthepossibilityoftheCorporation’sdebtorsdefaultingontheircontractualobligations,resultinginafinanciallosstotheCorporation.Themaximumexposuretocreditriskisgenerallyrepresentedbythecarryingamountofthefinancialassets(netofanyallowanceforimpairment).

(c) Liquidity riskLiquidityriskistheriskthattheCorporationwillbeunabletomeetitspaymentobligationswhentheyfalldue.TheCorporationcontinuouslymanagesriskthroughmonitoringfuturecashflowsandmaturitiesplanningtoensureadequateholdingofhighqualityliquidassets.

Theliabilitiesarerecognisedforamountsduetobepaidinthefutureforgoodsorservicesreceived,whetherornotinvoiced.Amountsowingtosuppliers(whichareunsecured)aresettledinaccordancewiththepolicysetoutinTreasurer’sDirection219.01.Iftradetermsarenotspecified,paymentismadenolaterthantheendofthemonthfollowingthemonthinwhichaninvoiceorastatementisreceived.Treasurer’sDirection219.01allowstheMinistertoawardinterestforlatepayment.Nointerestwasappliedduringtheyear(2008Nil).

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18 Financial Instruments (continued)ThetablebelowsummarisesthematurityprofileoftheCorporation’sfinancialliabilities,togetherwiththeinterestrateexposure.

Maturity Analysis and interest rate exposure of financial liabilities

$’000

Maturity Dates

Nominal Amount < 1 yr 1–5 yrs > 5 yrs

2009

Payables:

Creditors 348 348 – –

348 348 – –

2008

Payables:

Creditors 959 959 – –

959 959 – –

(d) Fair ValueThecarryingvalueofreceivableslessanyimpairmentprovisionandpayablesisareasonableapproximationoftheirfairvalueduetotheirshorttermnature.

19 After balance date eventsTherearenoeventssubsequenttobalancedatewhichaffectthefinancialinformationinthefinancialreport.

TheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentwasresponsibleformanagingandfacilitatingprojectsinthenameoftheCorporationundertheStateDevelopmentandIndustriesAssistanceAct,1966upuntil24July2009.FollowingthesigningofanAdministrativeChangesOrder,thePublicSectorEmploymentandManagement(DepartmentalAmalgamations)Order2009on27July2009,theDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentwasabolishedandthebranchesoftheformerDepartmentweretransferredtothenewlyestablishedDepartmentofIndustryandInvestment,totakeeffectfrom27July2009.

End of audited financial statements

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financial

Small Business Development Corporation of New South Wales

statements90 IndependentAuditor’sReport

92 Operatingstatement

93 Statementofrecognisedincomeandexpense

94 Balancesheet

95 Cashflowstatement

96 Notestothefinancialstatements

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Operating statementFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

Notes

Actual 2009

$’000

Budget 2009

$’000

Actual 2008

$’000

Expenses excluding losses

Otheroperatingexpenses 2(a) 60 50 76

Total expenses excluding losses 60 50 76

Revenue

Grantsandcontributions 3(a) 63 50 73

Totalrevenue 63 50 73

NetCostofServices 3 – (3)

Total Government contributions – – –

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements.

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Statement of recognised income and expenseFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

Notes

Actual 2009

$’000

Budget 2009

$’000

Actual 2008

$’000

TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY – – –

Surplus/(Deficit)fortheyear 3 – (3)

TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED FOR THE YEAR 7 3 – (3)

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements.

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Balance sheetASAT30JUNE2009

Notes

Actual 2009

$’000

Budget 2009

$’000

Actual 2008

$’000

ASSETS

Current assets

Cashandcashequivalents 5 – – –

Total current assets – – –

Total assets – – –

LIABILITIES

Currentliabilities

Payables 6 5 5 8

Total current liabilities 5 5 8

Total liabilities 5 5 8

Net assets (5) (5) (8)

EQUITY

Accumulatedfunds 7 (5) (5) (8)

Total Equity (5) (5) (8)

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements.

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Cash flow statementFORTHEYEARENDED30JUNE2009

Notes

Actual 2009

$’000

Budget 2009

$’000

Actual 2008

$’000

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Payments

Otheroperatingexpenses (63) (50) (73)

Total Payments (63) (50) (73)

Receipts

GrantsandContributions 63 50 73

Total Receipts 63 50 73

NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES – – –

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH – – –

CLOSING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 5 – – –

Theaccompanyingnotesformpartofthesefinancialstatements.

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1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Reporting entityTheSmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporationofNewSouthWales(hereafterthe“Corporation”),isconstitutedundertheSmall Business Development Corporation Act, 1984.TheobjectivesoftheCorporationare:

(i) developpolicyobjectivesforGovernmentprogramsofassistancetothesmallbusinesssectoroftheeconomy;

(ii)toevaluatesuchGovernmentprogramsinthelightoftheseobjectives;

(iii)tomakerecommendationsforimprovementofsuchGovernmentprograms;and

(iv)toassisttheGovernmentgenerallyinmattersrelatingtothedevelopmentofthesmallbusinesssectoroftheeconomy.

TheCorporationisasingleprogramentity,thefinancialoperationsdisclosedintheOperatingStatementandtheBalanceSheetareidenticaltotheCorporation’sprogram.Accordingly,aseparatesupplementaryfinancialstatementsservicegroupstatementhasnotbeenprepared.

TheCorporationisanotforprofit(asprofitisnotitsprincipalobjective)andhasnocashgeneratingunits.ThereportingentityisconsolidatedaspartoftheNSWTotalStateSectorAccounts.

Thisfinancialreportfortheyearended30June2009hasbeenauthorisedforissuebytheBoardoftheSmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporationofNewSouthWaleson20thOctober2009.

(b) Basis of preparationTheCorporation’sfinancialreportisageneralpurposefinancialreportwhichhasbeenpreparedinaccordancewith:

h applicableAustralianAccountingStandards(whichincludeAustralianAccountingInterpretations)

h therequirementsofthePublic Finance and Audit Act 1983andRegulations;and

h theFinancialReportingDirectionspublishedintheFinancialReportingCodeforBudgetDependentGeneralGovernmentSectorAgenciesorissuedbytheTreasurer.

Judgements,keyassumptionsandestimationsmanagementhasmadearedisclosedintherelevantnotestothefinancialreport.

AllamountsareroundedtothenearestonethousanddollarsandareexpressedinAustraliancurrency.

(c) Statement of complianceThefinancialstatementsandnotescomplywithAustralianAccountingStandards,whichincludeAustralianAccountingInterpretations.

(d) Administered supportTheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentisresponsibleforadministeringtheSmall Business Development Corporation Act 1984.ThefunctionsandactivitiesoftheCorporationareconsideredtobeanintegralpartoftheDepartment’scoresmallbusinessportfolioactivitiesandisnotanentitythatoperatesindependentlytotheDepartment.

(e) InsuranceTheCorporation’sinsuranceactivitiesareincludedintheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment’sinsurancecoverageconductedthroughtheNSWTreasuryManagedFundSchemeofselfinsuranceforGovernmentagencies.

(f) Income recognitionIncomeismeasuredatthefairvalueoftheconsiderationorcontributionreceivedorreceivable.Additionalcommentsregardingtheaccountingpoliciesfortherecognitionofincomearediscussedbelow.

Contributionsfromotherbodies

Contributionsfromotherbodies(includinggrantsanddonations)aregenerallyrecognisedasincomewhentheCorporationobtainscontrolovertheassetscomprisingthecontributions.Controlovercontributionsisnormallyobtaineduponthereceiptofcash.

(g) Grants, subsidies and industry assistance

Paymentsforgrants,subsidiesandindustryassistanceareexpensedatthetimetheCorporationbecomesliabletomakethepayment.Theapprovalofthegrant,subsidyorassistancemaycoveranumberofyears,anditisnotconsideredthataliabilityarisesuntilconditionsspecifiedintheapprovalhavebeenmetandaclaimforpaymenthasbeenreceived.

(h) PayablesTheseamountsrepresentliabilitiesforgoodsandservicesprovidedtotheCorporationandotheramounts.Payablesarerecognisedinitiallyatfairvalue,usuallybasedonthetransactioncostorfacevalue.Subsequentmeasurementisatamortisedcostusingtheeffectiveinterestmethod.Shorttermpayableswithnostatedinterestratearemeasuredattheoriginalinvoiceamountwheretheeffectofdiscountingisimmaterial.

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(i) New Australian Accounting Standards issued but not effective

Atthereportingdate,anumberofAccountingStandardsadoptedbytheAustralianAccountingStandardsBoardhavebeenissuedbutarenotyetoperativeandhavenotbeenearlyadoptedbytheDepartment.NSWTreasurymandate(TC09/03)precludesearlyadoptionoftheseaccountingstandards.

AASB3(March2008),AASB127andAASB2008-3regardingbusinesscombinations

AASB8andAASB2007-3regardingoperatingsegments

AASB101(Sept2007),AASB2007-8andAASB2007-10regardingpresentationoffinancialstatements

AASB123(June2007)andAASB2007-6regardingborrowingcosts

AASB1039regardingconcisefinancialreports

AASB2008-1regardingsharebasedpayments

AASB2008-2regardingputtablefinancialinstruments

Intheperiodofinitialapplication,theCorporationdoesnotanticipateanymaterialimpactonthefiguresreportedinthefinancialstatements.

(j) Going concernTheCorporationisreliantonthecontinuedongoingfinancialsupportoftheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment.TheDepartmentwillcontinuetoprovideongoingfinancialsupportforatleastthenext12monthsandintotheforeseeablefuture.TheCorporationhasprepareditsfinancialreportonagoingconcernbasisbasedonthisongoingfinancialsupport.

2 Expenses Excluding Losses2009

$’0002008

$’000

(a) Other operating expenses include the following:

Auditor'sremunerationforauditofthefinancialreport 5 5

Administrationexpenses 2 5

Contractors 8 25

Publicationsandadvertising 15 3

Travelexpenses 13 5

Printing 4 21

Meetingfeesandexpenses 11 9

Otherexpenses 2 3

60 76

3 Revenue(a) Grants and contributions

DepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment 63 73

63 73

4 Service Group of the CorporationTheCorporationoperatesfromwithintheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment’sservicegroup49.3–SmallBusiness,asdisclosedinthe2008-2009NSWTreasuryBudgetPapers

Service Group 49.3 – Small BusinessObjective:Encouraginggrowthofthesmallbusinesssectorbyreducingredtape,promotinginnovationandexpandingsalesintointernationalmarkets.

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5 Current Assets – Cash and Cash EquivalentsTheCorporationdidnotholdcashorcashequivalentsasat30June2009(30June2008Nil).

TheCorporation’stransactionswereoperatedthroughtheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment’sbankaccount.

6 Current Liabilities – Payables2009

$’0002008

$’000

Creditors 5 8

5 8

Detailsregardingcreditrisk,liquidityriskandmarketrisk,includingamaturityanalysisoftheabovepayables,aredisclosedinNote11.

7 Changes in EquityBalanceatthebeginningofthefinancialyear (8) (5)

Changes in equity – other than transactions with owners as owners

Surplus/(deficit)fortheyear 3 (3)

Total 3 (3)

Balance at the end of the financial year (5) (8)

8 Commitments for ExpenditureExpenditurecommitmentsasat30June2009forgoodsandservices$Nil(30June2008$Nil).

9 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent AssetsTheCorporationisnotawareofanycontingentliabilitiesand/orcontingentassetsassociatedwithitsoperations.

10 Budget Review

Net cost of servicesTheactualNetCostofServiceswaslessthanbudgetby$3,000.Actualoperatingexpensesweregreaterthanbudgetby$10,000duetogreaterthanbudgetedexpenditureontheCorporation’sprojectsandactivities.Significantitemsofexpenditureincludedpublicationsandadvertising,travelandmeetingfeeexpenditure.Actualrevenue,contributionfromtheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment,wasgreaterthanbudgetby$13,000tomeettheincreasedCorporationexpenditure.

Assets and liabilitiesNetassetswereinlinewithbudget.

Cash flowsNetcashflowsfromoperatingactivitieswasnil.

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11 Financial InstrumentsTheCorporation’sprincipalfinancialinstrumentsarecashdepositsheldwithintheNSWTreasuryBankingSystem,shorttermreceivablesandpayables.TheseinstrumentsexposetheCorporationprimarilytointerestrateriskoncashbalancesheldwithintheNSWTreasuryBankingsystemandcreditriskonshorttermreceivables.TheCorporationdoesnotenterintoortradefinancialinstrumentsforspeculativepurposesanddoesnotusefinancialderivatives.

(a) Financial instrument categories

Financial Assets Note CategoryCarrying Amount

Carrying Amount

Class2009

$’0002008

$’000

Payables(Note1) 6 Financialliabilitiesmeasuredatamortisedcost 5 8

Note1.Excludesstatutorypayablesandunearnedrevenue(i.e.notwithinscopeofASSB7).

(b) Credit RiskCreditriskariseswhenthereisthepossibilityoftheCorporation’sdebtorsdefaultingontheircontractualobligations,resultinginafinanciallosstotheCorporation.Themaximumexposuretocreditriskisgenerallyrepresentedbythecarryingamountofthefinancialassets(netofanyallowanceforimpairment).

(c) Liquidity riskLiquidityriskistheriskthattheCorporationwillbeunabletomeetitspaymentobligationswhentheyfalldue.TheCorporationcontinuouslymanagesriskthroughmonitoringfuturecashflowsandmaturitiesplanningtoensureadequateholdingofhighqualityliquidassets.

Theliabilitiesarerecognisedforamountsduetobepaidinthefutureforgoodsorservicesreceived,whetherornotinvoiced.Amountsowingtosuppliers(whichareunsecured)aresettledinaccordancewiththepolicysetoutinTreasurer’sDirection219.01.Iftradetermsarenotspecified,paymentismadenolaterthantheendofthemonthfollowingthemonthinwhichaninvoiceorastatementisreceived.Treasurer’sDirection219.01allowstheMinistertoawardinterestforlatepayment.Nointerestwasappliedduringtheyear(2008Nil).

ThetablebelowsummarisesthematurityprofileoftheCorporation’sfinancialliabilities,togetherwiththeinterestrateexposure.

Maturity Analysis and interest rate exposure of financial liabilities

$’000

Maturity Dates

Nominal Amount < 1 yr 1–5 yrs

2009

Payables:

Creditors 5 5 –

5 5 –

2008

Payables:

Creditors 8 8 –

8 8 –

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(d) Fair ValueThecarryingvalueofreceivableslessanyimpairmentprovisionandpayablesisareasonableapproximationoftheirfairvalueduetotheirshorttermnature.

Carrying amount

Fair value

Carrying amount

Fair value

2009 $’000

2009 $’000

2008 $’000

2008 $’000

Financial liabilities

Creditors 5 5 8 8

12 After balance date eventsTherearenoeventssubsequenttobalancedatewhichaffectthefinancialinformationinthefinancialreport.

TheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentwasresponsibleforadministeringtheactivitiesoftheCorporationinaccordancewiththeSmall Business Development Corporation Act, 1984upuntil24July2009.FollowingthesigningofanAdministrativeChangesOrder,thePublicSectorEmploymentandManagement(DepartmentalAmalgamations)Order2009on27July2009,theDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopmentwasabolishedandallbranchesoftheformerDepartmentweretransferredtothenewlyestablishedDepartmentofIndustryandInvestment,totakeeffectfrom27July2009.

End of audited financial statements

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appendices102 Appendix1. Engagementofconsultants

103 Appendix2. Consumerresponse

103 Appendix3. Controlledentities

104Appendix4. Creditcardusecertification

104Appendix5. Disabilityactionplan

105Appendix6. Equalemploymentopportunity

107 Appendix7. Ethnicaffairsprioritystatement

108Appendix8. Freedomofinformation

112 Appendix9. Sustainabilityandenvironmentalperformance

114 Appendix10.Grantstonon-governmentcommunityorganisations

129 Appendix11.Guaranteeofservice

129 Appendix12.Humanresources

130 Appendix13.Informationandcommunicationtechnology

131 Appendix14.Internalauditbureau

131 Appendix15.Landdisposal

131 Appendix16.Majorassets

131 Appendix17.Majorworksinprogress

132 Appendix18.Overseastravel

134 Appendix19.Paymentofaccounts

135 Appendix20.Privacyandpersonalinformation

135 Appendix21.Publicationsandpromotionalmaterial

137 Appendix22.Researchanddevelopment

138 Appendix23.Riskmanagementandinsurance

138 Appendix24.Seniorexecutiveservice

140Appendix25.Significantcommitteemembership

143 Appendix26.Occupationalhealthandsafety

144Access

146 Index

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Appendix 1

Engagement of consultants

CONSULTANTS EQUAL TO OR MORE THAN $30,000

Category and Name Amount ($) Purpose

Management Services

AustralianMarketResearchP/L

36,300 Annualclientfeedbacksurvey

CorelliConsulting 81,625 TriennialreviewofMedicalResearchSupportProgrameffectivenessandcriteria

DepartmentofPremierandCabinet

131,250 EngagementofDeloitteviatheDepartmentofPremierandCabinettodeliverthetourismstrategy

Futurestep(Australia)P/L 106,871 Seniorexecutiveservicerecruitment

GlobalBrandsGroup(Australasia)P/L

175,000 ProvidedProjectDirectorresponsibleforthedeliveryoftheBrandSydneyProject–aprivate/publicsectorproject

HeliosPartners,LLC 50,000 Providedhigh-levelexpertadvicetotheBrandSydneySteeringCommitteeChairandtheprojectteam,fromaglobalperspective

JohnBlackburnAO 68,500 Providestrategicadviceandsupporttoattractdefence-relatedinvestmentandindustryopportunitiestotheState

KPMG 36,364 StocktakeofdirectandindirectfundingandothersupportprovidedtouniversitiesinNSWbyStateGovernmentagencies2006-09

KPMG 135,000 PreparationofcostbenefitanalysisonproposalstochangetheRetail Leases Act 1994

LEKConsultingP/L 30,000 AdviceondevelopingthearchitectureoftheNSWTourismIndustryPlan

LEKConsultingP/L 30,000 Reviewofinvestmentopportunitiesinhealthcareandcommunityservices

MercuryAdvisory 35,250 Conductstakeholderforums,designintellectualpropertymanagementframeworkandreportonNSWmedicalresearchhubs

PortlandGroupP/L 253,762 ComprehensivereviewofmajorsupplychainsinNewSouthWales

Singleton,Ogilvy&Mather(Sydney)P/L

498,583 EngagedtoworkwithProjectDirectortoundertakeresearch,brandstrategydevelopmentandcreativeservicesfortheBrandSydneyProject–apublic/privatesectorproject

TheIMIACentreforStrategicBusinessStudiesP/L

39,402 StudyintoopportunitiesforNSWmanufacturing–2009andbeyond

Tourism&HospitalityServicesAustP/L

37,013 EngagedtoworkwithProjectDirectortodelivertheBrandSydneyProject–aprivate/publicsectorproject

UniquestP/L 44,000 DevelopmentofbestpracticegovernanceprinciplesformedicalresearchinstitutesinNSWgenerallyandaproposedmodelfortheindependentgovernanceoftheWestmeadMillenniumInstitute

WatermarkSearchInternationalP/L

50,215 Seniorexecutiveservicerecruitment

Environmental

RareConsultingP/L 143,536 Preparationofreportintolowcarboninnovation

Training

UniversityofNSW 30,000 Deliveryofchangemanagementprogramforthedepartment'smanagementgroup

Total Over $30,000 2,012,671

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CONSULTANTS LESS THAN $30,000

Duringtheyear,72otherconsultanciescostinglessthan$30,000wereengagedinthefollowingareas:

Category and Name Amount ($)

Informationtechnology 34,420

Legal 25,502

Managementservices 688,878

Organisationalreview 40,401

Training 44,854

Total under $30,000 834,055

Total consultancies 2,846,726

Appendix 2

Consumer responseAllrequestsmadetothedepartmentforinformationorassistancearemetdirectlyandpromptlyorarereferredtothemostappropriateofficerasrequired.Thedepartment’sstakeholdersandthecommunityhaveanumberofavenuesavailablethroughwhichtheycanofferfeedbackregardingthelevelofconsumerresponseandcustomerserviceincludingcontactingthedepartment’sprincipalofficeorregionalofficesorbyprovidingcommentsinwritingorbyemail.

Thedepartmentreceivedtwocomplaintsduringthereportingperiod.Thesecomplaintswereresolvedpromptlyandinaccordancewiththedepartment’scomplainthandlingprocedures.Thedepartmentremainscommittedtoprovidingprofessional,courteousandpromptassistancetoitsclientsandthepublicingeneral.

Thedepartmentdeliversarangeofbusinessprograms,whichareevaluatedbytheparticipantsandthefeedbackprovidedisutilisedtoadjusttheprogramsifrequired.Themajorityofthefeedbackprovidedbytheparticipantsisofacomplimentarynature.

Thedepartment’sannualclientsurveywasconductedinOctober2008,withasampleof943clientswhohadreceivedassistanceduringthefinancialyear.Theoverallsatisfactionwithassistanceprovidedbythedepartmentwashigh(86percent).Thesatisfactionwiththelevelofknowledgeandserviceofthedepartment’sstaffwasalsohigh(88percent),asreportedinthesurvey.

Appendix 3

Controlled entitiesThedepartmentadministers,butdoesnotcontrol,fourentitiesasprescribedunderSection45A(1A)ofthePublic Finance and Audit Act 1983.

MINISTERIAL CORPORATION

FOR INDUSTRY

TheMinisterialCorporationforIndustryisestablishedundertheState Development and Industries Assistance Act 1966No10.

Thecorporation’sfunctionsaretopromote,encourageandstimulatethe:

h establishment,expansionordevelopmentofindustries

h carryingout,bybusinessundertakingsandprescribedinstitutions,ofprojectsthatarelikelytoassisttheestablishment,expansionordevelopmentofindustries.

Thecorporationactsasavehicleforprovidingfinancialassistancetoinvestors.Projectsarereviewedonacase-by-casebasisfollowingrigorousanalysisoftheirprojectedimpactontheNewSouthWaleseconomy,particularlyinrelationtonewtechnologiesandskills.Thefinancialstatementsforthecorporationareincludedinthisreportonpage74.

NSW INNOVATION COUNCIL

TheInnovationCouncilwasestablishedinNovember2007undertheNSW Innovation Council Act 1996.ThegeneralfunctionofthecouncilistoleadtheimplementationoftheNewSouthWalesGovernment’sapproachtoinnovationinindustry.

Thecounciladvisesthegovernmentonpoliciesandstrategies,whichcreateanenvironmentwhereitiseasierforbusinessestocompete,improvetheinnovativecapacityoftheNewSouthWalesprivatesector,helpincreaseinvestmentandbuildstrongerruralandregionaleconomies.

Thecouncilcomprisesofhighlevelrepresentativesfromprivatesectororganisations,NewSouthWalesGovernmentagenciesandresearchorganisations.Currentmembersare:

h MrStevenHarker(Chair)–ManagingDirectorandCEO,MorganStanleyAustralia

h MrBarryBuffier–DirectorGeneral,DepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment

h MrMichaelCoutts-Trotter–DirectorGeneral,DepartmentofEducationandTraining,andManagingDirector,TAFENSW

h MrPeterDuncan–DeputyDirectorGeneral,DepartmentofPremierandCabinet

h MsCatherineLivingstoneAO–Chair,TelstraandDirector,MacquarieGroupLimited

h MrPhilipMussared–DeputySecretary,Operations,NSWTreasury

h MsMaryO’Kane–NSWChiefScientistandScientificEngineer

h DrDavidSkellern–CEO,NationalICTAustralia

h MrGregSmith–Director,PublicAffairs,AnimalLogic

h DrJonathanWest–Director,AustralianInnovationResearchCentre.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF NSW

TheSmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporationisastatutoryadvisorybodyappointedbytheGovernorandrecommendedbytheMinister.ThecorporationisestablishedundertheSmall Business Development Corporation Act 1984.

Thecorporation’sprimaryobjectivesareto:

h investigatemattersrelatingtothesmallbusinesssectoroftheeconomyastheMinistermayrefertothecorporation

h exercisefunctionsrelatingtothedevelopmentofthesmallbusinesssectoroftheeconomyastheMinistermayconfer

h investigateanyothermattersrelatingtothesmallbusinesssectoroftheeconomy

h conductenquiriesintoissuesaffectingsmallbusiness.

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Thecorporation’smembershipcomprisesof13members.Itsmembershipisdrawnfromsmallbusinessandincludesthedepartment’sDirectorGeneral.

In2008-09,thememberswere:

h MsMicheleGreig(Chair)–Director,MBCEmploymentServices

h MrRogerBailey–ManagingDirector,BaileyInteriorsPtyLtd

h DrLisaBarnes–Lecturer,BusinessLaw,UniversityofNewcastle

h MrAndrewBoog–Partner,AustenBrownBoog

h MsLeighBryant–Director,ScorpionInternationalFreightServicesPtyLtd

h MrBarryBuffier–DirectorGeneral,DepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment

h MrDavidCaruso–ManagingDirector,TheRentalDepot

h MrAlanEldridge–ManagingDirector,EldridgeGroupofCompanies

h MrGregFarmilo–ManagingDirector,BeyondFinancialGroupPtyLtd

h MrRobertMcCotter–CommercialDirector,NewMaceyPtyLimited

h MrFrankOliveri–Director,HomeandKitchen

h MsJulieStaples–Partner,TamworthTaxTeam

h MrFrankZumbo–AssociateProfessor,BusinessLawandTaxation,UniversityofNSW.

Note:MrBarryBuffier,DirectorGeneralofthedepartmentandMsLeighBryant,DirectorofScorpionInternationalFreightServicesPtyLtdwereappointedtotheCorporationon5March2008.AllothermemberswereappointedtotheCorporationon5September2007.Appointmentsareforafive-yearterm.

TOURISM NSW BOARD AND MANAGEMENT

UndertheTourism New South Wales Act 1984,theboardisappointedbytheGovernorandisaccountabletotheMinisterforTourism.

TheboardadvisestheMinisterforTourism.TheDirectorGeneral,DepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment,andExecutiveDirectorandGeneralManagerTourismNSW,regularlybrieftheboardonaspectsofstatedevelopmentandtourismactivitiesandperformance,andseekguidanceonpolicyandoperationalmatters.ThetourismexecutiveisupdatedbytheExecutiveDirectorandGeneralManageronboardrecommendations.

ThefollowingmemberswereappointedinFebruary2009:PeterDoyle,JulianLedger,StephenLewisandLuisaPastrello.ThetermsofthefollowingBoardmembersexpiredduring2008-09:RuthFagan,NicholasPapalloOAM,JohnThorpeAMandHelenWong.FollowingtheresignationofJohnO’NeillasExecutiveDirectorandGeneralManager,TourismNSWinJune2008,LyndelGrayjoinedtheboard.

In2008-09,TourismNSWcurrentboardmemberswere:

h LeslieCassarAM–KSJM.O.M.(Chair)

h RussellBaldingAO–ChiefExecutiveOfficer,SydneyAirportCorporation

h BarryBuffier–DirectorGeneral,State&RegionalDevelopment

h PeterDoyle–CEO,308Industries

h RuthFagan–Owner,WarrengiinCowra

h LyndelGray–ExecutiveDirectorandGeneralManager,TourismNSW

h PhilipHelè–Owner,HunterResort

h NarendraKumar–ExecutiveGeneralManagerRegionalAirlines,QantasAirways;Director,HarveyHolidays

h JulianLedger–ChiefExecutiveOfficer,YHANSWLtd

h StephenLewis–GeneralManager,FourSeasonsHotelSydney

h NicholasPapalloOAM–President,AustralianItalianLawyersAssociation(NSW);HonoraryTradeandInvestmentEnvoyforNSWtoItaly;Chairman,MineralsMinisterialCouncilofNSW

h LuisaPastrello–HeadofMembershipTravelServices(Australia/NZ),AmericanExpress

h DenisPierce–GroupManagingDirector,ATSPacific

h JohnThorpeAM–Owner,HarbordBeachHotel

h HelenWong–Owner,HelenWong’sTours.

Appendix 4

Credit card use certificationInaccordancewiththeTreasurer’sDirection205.01,itiscertifiedthatcreditcardusagebyallthedepartment’sofficersduring2008-09wasinaccordancewiththeappropriateGovernmentpolicy,Premier’smemoranda,andTreasurer’sdirection.

Appendix 5

Disability Action PlanThedepartment’sDisability Action Planensuresthattheneedsofpeoplewithdisabilitiesaretakenintoaccountinthewayaboutthedepartmentconductsitsbusiness.DuringthelaterpartofreportingyearthedepartmentdevelopedanewDisability Action PlanutilisingthenewguidelinespublishedbytheNSWDepartmentofAgeing,DisabilityandHomeCare(GuidelinesforDisabilityActionPlanningbyNewSouthWalesGovernmentAgencies,whichwerereleasedinSeptember2008).

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Outcome areas Actual performance Comments/highlights regarding performance

Physicalaccess EstablishmentofasinglereceptionareaforMLCCentrelocatedonLevel47.

Refurbishmentswerecompletedandanaccessauditoftheexpandedpremiseswascompletedtoprovideaccessforpeoplewithdisabilities.

Ensureconferencesfundedbythedepartmentareheldinlocationswithaccessforpeoplewithdisabilities.

Inductionloopinstalledinconference/meetingfacilitiesforpeoplewithhearingimpairments.

Ensurechangesaremadetothepremisestomeetpublicandemployeeneedsasrequired.

Thedepartment’sfundingguidelineshavebeenupdatedtoincludethisrequirement.

Promotingpositivecommunityattitudes

Departmentalpublicationstoprofilebusinesspeoplewithdisabilities.

Articlesincludedindepartmentalpublications.

Employmentandtrainingofstaff

Ongoingtrainingprogramsforrecruitmentpanelmembersdevelopanawarenessofmeritbasedselectionprinciples.

Recruitmentactivitiesandtrainingreflectmeritbasedprinciples.

Provideinformationtostaffaboutresourcesavailabletoassistwithworkplaceadjustmentsforpeoplewithdisabilities.

Informationabouthowtoaccessresourcesincludedininduction,staffandmanagementtrainingprograms.

Informationaboutservices

Developpoliciesandproceduresthatincorporatetheneedsofstaffwithdisabilities.

Policiesandproceduresmonitoredandrevisedasnecessary.

Monitortheformatofguidelinesonthedepartment’sservicestoidentifybarriersintheprovisionofinformationforpeoplewithdisabilities.

Allpublicinformationisappropriateandaccessibletopeoplewithdisabilities.

Raisingawareness MaintainandpromotetheMakingConnectionswebsiteasavaluableresourceonspinalcordinjuryandconditions.

Comprehensiveinformationresourceforpeoplewithspinalcordinjury,theirfamilies,careersandspinalcordinjuryresearchersandhealthcareprofessionals.

Provideagrantandin-kindsupporttotheAustralasianSpinalCordInjuryNetwork(ASCIN)tofacilitateitsestablishment.

TheMissionofASCINistoadvancetreatmentsforspinalcordinjuryanddiseasebypromotingexcellenceinresearchandclinicalpracticethroughcommunication,collaborationandcapacitybuilding.

Appendix 6

Equal employment opportunity Thedepartmentiscommittedtoimplementingpoliciesandpractices,whichmeetstandardsofbestpracticeandlegislativerequirementsintermsofEqual Employment Opportunity(EEO).

MajorEEOoutcomesfortheyearwereasfollows:

h finalisedandcommencedimplementationofthedepartment’sEEOManagementPlan2008–11

h reviewedandupdatedtheRecruitmentandSelectionTrainingProgramtoheightenawarenessofEEOissuesandmeritbasedprinciples

h conductedaworkshoponflexibleworkpracticesformanagersandstaff

h promotedtheChildcareandEldercareToolkitsthroughavarietyofmethodsincludingnewsletters,emailsandintranet

h reviewedtherangeofworkandfamilyinitiativeswhichincludeflexibleworkoptions,accesstoappropriatefacilities,subscriptiontochild/eldercareresourcekit,subscriptiontoanadvisory/referralserviceandemployersponsoredchildcare

h providedinformationtostaffthroughinductionandtrainingprogramsaboutresourcesavailabletoassistwithworkplaceadjustmentsforpeoplewithdisabilities

h publishedamonthlyHRNewsletterforcommunicatinginformationtostaffaboutkeyHRissues,programsandinitiatives

h promotedtheE-MentoringProgramtostaffthroughavarietyofmethodsincludingnewslettersandemails

h maintainedmembershipwithDiversityNSWasmeansofexchanginginformationandenhancingourEEOinitiatives

h supportedInternationalWomen’sDay,bysponsoringacorporatetableattheUNIFEMBreakfast

h participatedinthe‘MakingItYourBusiness’workshopsconductedforNSWpublicsectoragencies

h promotedthedepartmentasanEEOemployer,throughadvertisingandpromotionalmaterial.

TrendsintherepresentationanddistributionofEEOgroupsareshowninthefollowingtables.

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h includeEEOanddiversitymanagementasakeyresultareaofthedepartment’sstrategicplanning

h reviewthedepartment’sInductionandPerformanceDevelopmentProgramtoenhanceawarenessofEEOissues,policiesandprograms

h undertakeauditofEEOdataandresendEEODataCollectionSurveytoallstaff

h reviewNewStarterPackandensureclearinstructionsareprovidedforthecollectionofEEOdata

h finalisepolicyformanagingflexibleworkpracticesandprovidetrainingtomanagersandstaff

h analyseWorkforceProfileReportandHRMISreportstoidentifygapsinachievementofbenchmarktargets

h analysethedepartment’sEmployeeAssistanceProgramreportdataandreviewformalgrievanceslodged

h includeEEOasastandingagendaitematJointConsultativeCommitteemeetings.

WOMEN

h nominatestafftoparticipateinSpringboardworkshops

h researchanddevelopaproposalfortheestablishmentofaWomen’sForumwithinthedepartment.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER

h implementMakingItOurBusinessstrategiestoimproverecruitment,developmentandretentionofAboriginalandTorresStraitIslanderpeople.

h reviewworkforceprofiledatatoidentifyappropriatepositionsthatmaybeusedtocreateidentifiedpositions.

PEOPLE WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH

h conductCulturalandDisabilityAwarenesstrainingforstaff.

PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

h reviewrecruitmentandselectiontrainingtoensurestaffareeducatedontherecruitmentofpeoplewithadisabilityandcanimplementstrategiestoassistwithrecruitmentandselectionofthesepeople

h developproceduresforinductingpeoplewithadisabilityintotheworkplaceandestablishmethodsforassessingtheneedsofthesepeopleandprovidingappropriatemodifications.

A. TRENDS IN THE REPRESENTATION OF EEO TARGET GROUPS

EEO Target Group % of Total Staff

Benchmark or Target 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Women 50 52 63 64 62 63

AboriginalpeopleandTorresStraitIslanders 2 1.9 1.2 1.4 1.2 1.3

PeoplewhosefirstlanguagewasnotEnglish 19 18 16 12 11 13

Peoplewithadisability 12 5 5 3 3 2

Peoplewithadisabilityrequiringwork-relatedadjustment 7 0.5 1.1 0.6 0.3 0.6

B. TRENDS IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF EEO GROUPS

EEO Target Group % of Total Staff

Benchmark or Target 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Women 100 87 84 80 87 87

AboriginalpeopleandTorresStraitIslanders 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

PeoplewhosefirstlanguagewasnotEnglish 100 96 92 97 96 97

Peoplewithadisability 100 n/a 101 n/a n/a n/a

Peoplewithadisabilityrequiringwork-relatedadjustment 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Notes1. Staffnumbersareasat30June2009

2. Excludescasualstaff

3. Adistributionindexof100indicatesthatthecentreofthedistributionoftheEEOgroupacrosssalarylevelsisequivalenttothatofotherstaff.Valueslessthan100meanthattheEEOgrouptendstobemoreconcentratedatlowersalarylevelsthanisthecaseforotherstaff.Themorepronouncedthistendencyis,thelowertheindexwillbe.Insomecasestheindexmaybemorethan100,indicatingthattheEEOgroupislessconcentratedatlowersalarylevels.ThedistributionindexisautomaticallycalculatedbythesoftwareprovidedbytheOfficeoftheDirectorofEqualOpportunityinPublicEmployment(ODEOPE)

4. TheDistributionIndexisnotcalculatedwhereEEOgroupornon-EEOgroupnumbersarelessthan20.

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Appendix 7

Ethnic affairs priority statementThedepartmentundertookarangeofinitiativesinsupportingtheEthnicAffairsPrioritiesStatement.

COMMUNICATIONS

ThroughouttheyearthedepartmenthasdevelopedintegratedstrategicmarketinginitiativespromotingbusinessprogramsandservicestotheethnicorCulturallyandLinguisticallyDiverse(CALD)audiencesinNewSouthWales,Australiaandinternationally.Usingamixofcommunicationchannelsandcollateral,thedepartmentproducedmaterialstosupportvariouscampaigns.

Researchfortargetingethniccommunitieswasbasedon2001ABSstatistics,inconsultationwithrelevantdivisionsabouttheirclientbaseandadvicefromthedepartment’smediaplanningagency.Themajorcampaignsareoutlinedbelow:

h Small Business September 2008

AfullyintegratedbrandedcampaignpromotingSmallBusinessSeptember2008eventsaimedatsmalltomediumsizedbusinessesinNewSouthWales.Theeventsweredesignedtoassistbusinessownersandoperatorsenhancetheirbusinessskillsandknowledge,increasetheirnetworkofcontactsandgainmarketintelligencetohelpgrowtheirbusinesses.

Theethnicmediaschedulewasbaseduponthelocationoftheeventsandthecommunitiesresidinginthoseareas.Theadvertisementsweretranslated.Targetedprintmediaincluded:AnNahar,SingTao,DanViet,KooriMail,LaFiammaandTheGreekHerald.

h Home Based Business Week 2009

AfullyintegratedcampaignpromotingaweekofeventstargetinghomebasedbusinessownersacrossNewSouthWales.Theethnicmediascheduleincludedthefollowingprintmedia:AnNahar,Alfurat,SingTao,TheIndianLinkandChieuDuong.

h Business Flyers

’DoingBusinessinNSW’wasupdatedandtranslatedintosimplifiedChineseprovidinginformationonNewSouthWaleskeysectorsand

activities.TheEnglishandChineseversionsofthepublicationhavebeenplacedonthedepartment’swebsiteandaredistributedatnationalandinternationaltradeexpos.

h Advance Asia 50 Summit in China

ApromotionalvideoshowcasingNSWstrengthsasgreatplacetodobusinesswasdevelopedandtranslatedintoChineseforthishighprofilenetworkingeventinShanghai.ApromotionalflyerhighlightingNSW’sbusinesscapabilitieswasalsodevelopedandtranslatedintoChinesefortheevent.

h Small Business Division – general activities

Thedepartmentupdatedarangeofsmallbusinessfactsheets,sevenofwhichweretranslatedintosevencommunitylanguages(Arabic,Chinese,Italian,Greek,Vietnamese,KoreanandTurkish).Thesebrochuresweredistributedthroughthedepartment’sethniccommunitybusinessnetworksandBusinessAdvisoryServices(BAS)programcontractors.Thefactsheetswereaccessibleonthedepartment’ssmallbusinesswebsiteandweresenttomembersofthecommunityonrequest.

ThedepartmentworkedwithanumberofinternationalChamberofCommerceorganisationstoensurebusinessownersofallnationalitiesareserviced.Ahighlightduring2008-09wastheinvolvementwiththeAustralia-IsraelChamberofCommercewhofacilitatedaSteppingUpProgram,inwhich16companiesparticipatedinbusinessgrowthactivities.

BusinessAdvisoryServices,locatedinareaswithahighproportionofculturallyandlinguisticallydiversebusinessowner/operators,deliverspecialinformationservicesforparticularlanguagegroupsonademand-drivenbasis.Forexample,theChatswoodBusinessAdvisoryService(BAS)holdsregularbriefingswithnorthernsuburbsbasedmigrantgroupssuchasMOSAIC(WilloughbyCouncil),LowerNorthShoreMulticulturalNetworkandtheAustralia-ChineseBusinessDevelopmentAssociation.TheyalsoattendregularmeetingswithNSWAdultMigrantEnglishServicecentrestohighlighttheBAS.TheNorthernSydneyBusinessAdvisoryServiceruns

regularImportExportWorkshopsinconjunctionwithHornsbyCouncilwithparticipantsdrawnfromthemigrantpopulationoftheHornsbyarea.

Inaddition,theNorthernSydneyBASalsohasregularcontactwiththefollowingethnicorganisations:

h FriendlyAliensMulticulturalAssociation(Manly)

h EthnicservicesthroughWilloughbyCouncil,Chatswood

h SevaInternationalInc,StIves

h ArmenianGeneralBenevolentUnion,NeutralBay

h CommunitySettlementServiceScheme,CrowsNest.

NSW ASIA BUSINESS COUNCIL (NSWABC)

TheNSW-AsiaBusinessCouncilplaysavaluableroleingivingsupportanddirectiontoNewSouthWalesGovernmentactivitiesfosteringclosertradeandinvestmentrelationswithAsianeconomies.Its20membersbringstronglinkagestokeymarketssuchinAsia,aswellastheState’sethnicbusinesscommunities.

ThecouncilundertookaninvestmentvisittoWollongonginAugust2008.ThevisitinggroupconsistedofNSWABCmembers,theAustralian-AsianbusinesscommunityandtheAsianmedia.Thefocusofthevisitwastoshowcasetheregion’spotentialasadestinationfortradeandinvestmentinresearch,education,innovation,tourismandtechnology.Thecouncilhostedthe2008Premier’sAsiaBusinessDinnerinOctober2008,whichwasthecouncil’sshowcaseeventfor2008-09,attracting400guestsdirectlyinvolvedwithtradeandinvestmentbetweenNewSouthWalesandAsianeconomies.InJune2009,thecouncilhostedanetworkingeventforbilateralbusinesschambersrepresentingAsianmarkets,atwhichtheMinisterforStateDevelopmentspokeabouttheNSWGovernment’sAsianengagementstrategy.

TOURISM NSW

Thedepartment’sTourismNSWdivision,isinvolvedininitiativestoimprovevisitorsafetyawarenessthroughtheNationalVisitorSafetyWorkingGroup.

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Theagencycontributedtowardsthedevelopmentofabrochureentitled’TravelSafelyinAustralia‘,whichistranslatedintosevenlanguages:French,German,Italian,Spanish,Japanese,ChineseandKoreanandmadeavailableatSydneyInternationalAirportandviatheTourismNSWcorporatewebsite.

ThedivisionalsopromotedculturaleventstoadomesticaudienceaspartoftheSydneybrandcampaignsandtheseincluded:

h TaishoChicExhibition,ArtGalleryofNSW

h SydneyFilmFestival(WorldFilms)

h ChineseNewYearFestival

h SydneyItalianFestival

h PrimoItalianFestival

h GourmetSafariTourswithinthemulticulturalcommunitiesofAuburn,Cabramatta,Marrickville,Punchbowl,Haberfield,EarlwoodandBankstown

h SydneyEatStreetsincludingStanleySt,EastSydneyNortonSt,Leichhardt,ChurchStandCabramatta

h AsianFusionDininginSydney.

In2008–09,TourismNSWcontinuedtodevelopandsupportitsexistingmultilingualconsumerwebsitesinsevenlanguagesotherthanEnglish,namelyTraditionalandSimplifiedChinese,Japanese,Korean,Italian,FrenchandGermantopromoteSydneyandNewSouthWalesinkeyinternationalmarkets.

Appendix 8

Freedom of information ThefollowinginformationissetoutinaccordancewiththeformatprescribedinthePremier’sDepartmentFreedomofInformation(FOI)ProcedureManual,1994.

STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS

UndertheFreedom of Information Act 1989,eachagencyisrequiredtopublishanannualStatementofAffairs.Thestatementdescribesthestructureandfunctionsoftheagencyandliststhecategoriesofdocumentsheldbytheagency.Italsosetsouthowtoobtaindocumentsthatareeligibleforpublicscrutinyunderlegislation.ThefollowinginformationsatisfiesthelegislativerequirementsoftheAct.

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS

ThedepartmentwascreatedinDecember1995followingtheamalgamationoftheDepartmentofStateDevelopmentandtheDepartmentofBusinessandRegionalDevelopment.

On23February2006,theGovernment’sEconomicandFinancialStatementtransferredTourismNewSouthWalesandtheTourismIndustryDivisionoftheformerDepartmentofTourism,SportandRecreationandtheMinistryofScienceandMedicalResearch(nowtheOfficeforScienceandMedicalResearch)totheDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment.

TourismNSWprovidesstrategicdirectionandleadershiptotheNSWtourismindustrytosupportthedevelopmentofanappropriaterangeoftourisminfrastructure,productsandholidayexperiences,toimprovetheindustry’scompetitivenessandefficiencyandtopromotesustainabletourismindustrygrowth.

TheOfficeforScienceandMedicalResearchwasestablishedtodrivegrowthandinnovationinscienceandmedicalresearchtoachieveimprovedeconomic,technological,healthandenvironmentaloutcomesforthepeopleofNewSouthWales.

Thedepartment’sexpandedstructure,functionsandcharteraredetailedatthebeginningofthisreport.

EFFECT OF FUNCTIONS ON MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Muchofthedepartment’sworkhadanindirectimpactonthegeneralpublic.Byencouraginginvestment,exports,industrydevelopment,tourismandscienceandmedicalresearchactivities,sustainablejobswerecreatedforthepeopleofNewSouthWales.

Thedepartment’stargetmarketsarethebusiness,tourismandscienceandmedicalcommunity,whichithadadirectaffectby:

h assistingmajorcommercialprojectsthroughtheapprovalsprocessandprovidingkeybusinessinformationandstatisticsandassistingexistingbusinesseswithprojectedexpansionandnewdomesticprojects

h providingadviceandaccesstogovernmentpurchasing,encouragingthedevelopmentofexportsandtheprovisionofsupportforselectedinternationaltradeexhibitions

h developingandimplementingstrategicframeworksfortheState’sresearchsector

h managingandadministeringmedicalresearchgrantsprogramsand

h promotingNewSouthWalesdestinationstointernationalanddomesticvisitors.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN POLICY FORMULATION

ThedepartmentinvitespublicparticipationinpolicyformulationthroughprivatesectormembershiponadvisorycommitteesanddevelopmentboardsincludingtheSmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporation,RegionalDevelopmentBoards,theTourismNSWBoard,businessforums,researchandothernon-profitorganisations.

CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS HELD

InaccordancewiththeFreedom of Information Act 1989,thedepartmentholdsthefollowingcategoriesofdocuments:

h correspondencewithothergovernments,localcouncils,communitygroups,theprivatesector

h briefingpapersandadvicetoMinisters,departmentsandauthorities

h plans,sketches,diagramsandphotographsrelatingtoprojectsandprograms

h overseastravelarrangements

h consultants’reports

h documentsrelatingtocommitteesservicedbythedepartment

h internaladministration,includingrecruitmentandaccommodation,staffandestablishment,financialandexpenditure,managementandaudit,recordsmanagement

h itinerariesandprogramsforvisitingtradedelegationsandotherdesignatedsignificantvisitors.

SPECIFIC DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Thedepartmentmaintainsanumberofpolicydocumentsandproducesanumberofpublicationsrelatingtoitsfunctionalrole.Afulllistofdocumentspublishedislistedinthisreport.Copiescanbeobtainedfreeofchargebycontacting:

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TheCommunicationsBranchIndustryandInvestmentLevel49,MLCCentre19MartinPlaceSYDNEYNSW2001Tel:(02)93386877Email:businessweb@business.nsw.gov.auHours:Monday–Friday9.00am–5.00pm

ARCHIVES

Outofdateorinactivefiles,asclassifiedbythedepartment’sdisposalschedule(approvedbytheStateRecordsAuthority)inaccordancewiththeState Records Act 1998,arestoredattheGovernment’srecordrepositoryinKingswood,Sydney.

COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION

Thedepartmentmaintainsanumberofwebsitesandrelatedinformationtoolsthatprovideuptodatebusinessinformationtothepublic,seepage130.

ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS, PROCEDURES AND POINTS OF CONTACT

Anapplicationand$30feeshouldaccompanyrequestsforaccesstodocumentsundertheFOI Act.AnapplicationisavailablefromtheFOICoordinator.Uponreceiptofarequest,theapplicantwillbeadvisedoftheoutcomeoftheapplicationwithin21days,subjecttotheprovisionsoftheAct.

Requestsforaccesstodocumentsshouldbemadeto:

FOICoordinatorIndustryandInvestmentLevel49MLCCentre19MartinPlaceSYDNEYNSW2001Tel:(02)93386877Email:businessweb@business.nsw.gov.au

Rebatesof50percentareofferedonallcharges:

h forpensioners

h fornon-profitorganisations,and

h whereapublicinterestcanbedemonstrated.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION STATISTICS FOR 2008–09

Section ANUMBERS OF NEW FOI REQUESTS

FOI Requests Personal Other Total

07/08 08/09 07/08 08/09 07/08 08/09

A1 New(includingtransferredin) – – 8 25 8 26

A2Broughtforward – – 1 1 1 1

A3Totaltobeprocessed – – 9 26 9 26

A4 Completed – – 8 24 8 24

A5 Transferredout – – – 1 – 1

A6 Withdrawn – – – – – –

A7 Totalprocessed – – 8 25 8 25

A8 Unfinished – – 1 1 1 1

Section BWHAT HAPPENED TO COMPLETED REQUESTS?

Result of FOI Request Personal Other

B1 Grantedinfull – 2

B2 Grantedinpart – 15

B3 Refused – 7

B4 Deferred – –

B5 Completed – 24

Section CMINISTERIAL CERTIFICATES

Total

C1 MinisterialCertificatesissued –

Section DFORMAL CONSULTATIONS

Result of FOI Request Issued Total

D1 Numberofrequestsrequiringformalconsultation(s) – 7

Section EAMENDMENT OF PERSONAL RECORDS

Result of Amendment Request Other

E1 Resultofamendment–agreed –

E2 Resultofamendment–refused –

E3 Total –

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Section FMINISTERIAL CERTIFICATES

Total

F3 Numberofrequestsfornotation –

Section GFOI requests granted in part or refused – Basis of disallowing access – Number of times each reason cited in relation to completed requests granted in part or refused.

Basis of disallowing or restricting access Personal Other

G1 Section19(applicationincomplete,wronglydirected) – –

G2Section22(depositnotpaid) – 3

G3Section25(1)(a1)(diversionofresources) – 3

G4Section25(1)(a)(exempt) – 13

G5Section25(1)(b),(c),(d)(otherwiseavailable) – –

G6Section28(1)(b)(documentsnotheld) – 3

G7Section24(2)–deemedrefused,over21days – –

G8Section31(4)(releasedtoMedicalPractitioner) – –

G9 Totals – 22

Section HCosts and fees of requests processed – does not include costs and fees for unfinished requests. (Results for these are included in Line A8).

Basis of disallowing or restricting access

Assessed costs

($)

FOI fees received

($)

H1 Allcompletedrequests – 705.00

Section IDiscounts allowed

Type of discount allowed Personal Other

I1 PublicInterest – 1

I2 FinancialHardship–Pensioner/Child – –

I3 FinancialHardship–Non-profitorganisation – –

I4 Totals – 1

I5 Significantcorrectionofpersonalrecords – –

Note:ExceptforitemI5,itemsI1,I2,I3andI4refertorequestsprocessedasrecordedinA7.ForI5,however,showtheactualnumberofrequestsforcorrectionofrecordsprocessedduringtheperiod.

Section JDays to process – calendar days

Elapsed Time Personal Other

J1 0–21days – 8

J2 22–35days – 11

J3 Over35days – 5

J4 Totals – 24

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Section KProcessing time – (A4) by hours taken to process

Processing Hours Personal Other

K1 0–10hrs – 7

K2 11–20hrs – 10

K3 21–40hrs – 6

K4 Over40hrs – 2

K5 Totals – 25

Section LReviews and appeals – number finalised during the period

L1 Numberofinternalreviewsfinalised –

L2 NumberofOmbudsmanreviewsfinalised –

L3 NumberofAdministrativeDecisionsTribunalappealsfinalised

–

DETAILS OF INTERNAL REVIEW RESULTS – IN RELATION TO INTERNAL REVIEWS FINALISED DURING THE PERIOD

Basis of Internal Review Personal Other

Groundsonwhichinternalreviewrequested Upheld * Varied * Upheld * Varied *

L4 Accessrefused – – – –

L5Deferred – – – –

L6 Exemptmatter – – – –

L7 Unreasonablecharges – – – –

L8 Chargeunreasonablyincurred – – – –

L9 Amendmentrefused – – – –

L10 Totals – – – –

*Relatestowhetherornottheoriginalagencydecisionwasupheldorvariedbytheinternalreview.

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Energyconsumptionbythedepartmenthasincreasedonlymarginallyoverthelast12monthsasindicatedinthetablebelow.

2007–08 2008–09

Units Energy Use CO2 tonnes Energy Use CO2 tonnes

Electricity gigajoules(GJ) 5123 233 5448 256

Green gigajoules(GJ) (299) (12) (296) (14)

MotorVehiclePetrol Litres 114224 86260

MotorVehicleLPG Litres 2924 2354

MotorVehiclesE10 Litres 8290 36985

TOTAL gigajoules GJ 9486 9725

TOTAL tonnes C02 1.767 1.844

Appendix 9

Sustainability and environmental performanceTheNSWGovernmentSustainabilityPolicysupersedestheEnergyManagementPolicyandencapsulatesabroaderrangeofsustainabilityissuesincluding:waterandenergyuse,greenhousegasemissions,wasteandfleetmanagementandpurchasing.

ThedepartmentisawareofandsupportstheNewSouthWalesGovernment’scommitmentofbecomingcarbonneutralby2020.Incomplyingwiththepolicy,strategiesarebeingdevelopedandconstantlyreviewedtoensureefficiencieswhereverpossible.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

InlinewiththeSustainabilityPolicythedepartmentintendstoratetheenvironmentalperformanceofitsSydneyHeadquarters(MLCCentre)totheNationalAustralianBuiltEnvironmentRatingScheme(NABERS)ona1-5starscale.In2006,whenthepremiseswereconstructed,thedesignwasbasedonachievinga4.5starenergyratingundertheAustralianBuildingGreenhouseRatingScheme(ABGR).ThisNABERSratingwilldeterminewhetherornotthedesignhasmettheproposedperformanceratingandifnot,strategieswillbeadoptedtoincreasetheefficiencyofthepremises.

Someenergyconsumptioninitiativesimplementedduringthereportingyearincluded:

h thereplacementofallfluorescenttubeswithenergyefficienttubesintheHarringtonStreetpremises

h reductionofthenumberofpersonalprintersandreplacementwithcommonuseenergyefficientmulti-functiondevices.

Motor Vehicle FleetThedepartmenthasbeencontinuouslymonitoringitsfleetmixandutilisationratesandhasreducedthenumberofvehiclesinthefleetby8percent.Whilethisreductionoccurredinthefinalquarterofthereportingperiodthefullimpactonvehiculargreenhousegasemissionsandairqualitywillnotbeknownuntilthenextreportingperiod,June2010.

ConsistentwithNSWCleanCarBenchmarksduringthereportingperiodthedepartmentoperatedtwopetrol/electrichybridfueltechnologyvehiclesandincreasedthepurchaseofE10blends(orotheralternativefuels)bymorethan400percent.AlongwiththereplacementprogramofvehicleswithagreaterthanorequivalentEnvironmentPerformanceScore(EPS)thedepartmentachievedthepreviouslymandated12out

of20EnvironmentalPerformanceScore(2008)andisworkingtowardsthenewtargetswhichhavenotofficiallybeenreleased.

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Thetablebelowtracksthedepartment’sprogressinreducingwastesenttolandfill.

2006–07 2007–08 2008–09

Units CountRecycled

(%) CountRecycled

(%) CountRecycled

(%)

Tonercartridgespurchased each 472 100 540 100 478 100

Paperpurchased,produced&distributed

kilograms 30750 – 34530 – 29430 –

Generalusepaper(A4&A3) kilograms 21285 99 23527 98 19510 100

Recycledcontentpublicationsprinted

– – 95 – 100 – 100

MLCCentrewastedivertedfromlandfill*

kilograms 30750 – 34530 – 29430 –

*Inconjunctionwithothertenantsthedepartmentcontributedtodivertingwastefromlandfilltothevariousrecyclingstreams.

Waste management and purchasingThedepartmentcontinuedtoeducateandreinforcetostaffthebenefitsofresourcerecovery,wastemanagementandrecycling.Staffwereencouragedwhereverpossibletopurchaseitemsthatcontainedrecycledcontent,useonlineordering(SmartbuyandeProcurement),printbrochuresandothercollateralonrecycledcontentpaperanddisposeofsurplusortechnologicallyobsoleteitemsviaalternativemeansincludingrecyclingtocommunitygroupsandtakingadvantageofthe“takeback”schemeofferedbyStateGovernmentcontractedsuppliers.

Thedepartmentcompleteditsbi-annualWasteAssessment&WasteRecyclingauditinaccordancewithgovernmentpolicy.Thepurposeofthisauditwas

toassessthemainfourwastestreams,identifyopportunitiesforwastereductionandcompareperformanceagainst2007audit.ThesametwoSydneyCBDlocationswereusedinthe2009audittoensurecontinuityofcomparables.

Theauditidentifiedthatthecurrentoverallrecoveryrate(itemsactuallysenttorecyclecentres)forthedepartmentacrossallstreamsis73.1percent.Thisisa2percentimprovementonthe2007audit.TheNewSouthWalesGovernment’sWaste&ResourceRecoveryStrategytargetistoachievea63percentdiversionofcommercialandindustrialwasteby2014.Basedonthecurrentyearaudit,thedepartmentisontracktoassistgovernmentmeetingthistarget.

ResultsoftheauditidentifiedthatthedepartmentperformedbetterthantheNewSouthWalesagencyaverageinrelationto:

h recyclingpaper&cardboardmaterial:DepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment=86percentvsAverage=79percent

h recyclingco-mingledrecyclablematerial:DepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment=86percentvsAverage=85percent.

Areasforimprovementidentifiedincludetheneedfordoublesidedprinting,purchasingof“generic”brandre-manufacturedtonercartridgesand,increasingthenumberofandtypeofco-mingledrecyclingbins.

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Appendix 10

Grants to non-government community organisationsREGIONAL FLAGSHIP EVENTS PROGRAM

Theprogramsupportsregionaleventsthathavethepotentialtobecometourismflagshipsfortheregion,buildingitsimageandboostingvisitationfromoutsidetheregion.AllgrantsareprovidedforundertheTourismNSWGrowthProgram.

Event Organisation Amount ($)

AustralianSpringtimeFloraFestival AustralianSpringtimeFloraFestival 10,000

BoggabriDrover’sCampfireWeekend BoggabriLionsClub 10,000

BrunswickHeadsKitesandBikesFestival BrunswickHeadsChamberofCommerceInc 10,000

CoonambleRodeoandCampdraft CoonambleRodeoAssociation 10,000

CorowaFestivalofDance FestivalofDanceManagementCommittee 10,000

FiresideFestival ThePoachersTrailIncorporatedAssociation 10,000

(F.O.O.D)Week FoodofOrangeDistrictIncorporated 10,000

IllawarraFolkFestivalatBulli IllawarraFolkClubInc 10,000

Ironfest(2ndyr) Ironfest 20,000

KiamaJazzandBluesFestival KiamaJazzClub 10,000

KurriKurriNostalgiaFestivalandCruise(1styr) TownswithHeart 20,000

LakeLightSculpture(1styr) SnowyRiverArts 20,000

LightningRidgeEasterFestival LightingRidgeTourismAssociation 10,000

LovedaleLongLunch(3rdyr) LovedaleVigneronsAssociation 20,000

OldBarBeachFestival(1styr) OldBarBeachFestivalIncorporated 20,000

OperainthePaddock OperaNorthWestLtd 10,000

RedDesertLive OutbackandallthatJazzIncorporated 10,000

SakuraMatsuri(CherryBlossomFestival) CowraJapaneseGardensAustralia 10,000

TemoraAviationMuseumFlyingWeekends TemoraAviationMuseumIncorporated 10,000

TheBigJokeComedyFestival TheBigJoke,operatingthroughJagTrust 10,000

Tumbafest TumbarumbaShireCouncil 10,000

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REGIONAL TOURISM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 2009 – 2011

TheRegional Tourism Investment Program (RTIP),administeredbyTourismNSWprovidedfundingforRegionalTourismOrganisations(RTOs)tomarketandfosterdevelopmentwithintheirnominatedregions.TheRTIPwassupercededbytheRegional Tourism Partnership Program (RTPP)fromJanuary2009.

TheRTPPwillprovidefundingto13RTOsandForumofRegionalTourismOrganisations(FORTO).RTOsareidentifiedas:

h TierOne,whoreceivefundingonadollarfordollarbasisfordemandbuildingactivities,or

h TierTwo,whoreceiveanallocationforcapacitybuilding,anddemandbuildingactivityonadollar-for-dollarbasis.

Regional Tourism Organisation

Grants under RTIP Program ($)

RTPP Capacity Building Funds ($)

RTPP Demand Building Funds ($) TOTAL ($)

Tier One

CentralCoast 55,500 0 603,951 659,451

MidNorthCoast 70,000 0 383,565 453,565

BlueMountains 55,500 0 558,297 613,797

Sub Total 181,000 0 1,545,813 1,726,813

Tier Two

CapitalCountry 55,500 170,000 50,000 275,500

CentralNSW 70,000 85,000 107,000 262,000

NewEnglandNorthWest

70,000 170,000 17,985 257,985

Outback 70,000 170,000 135,500 375,500

Riverina 70,000 170,000 35,719 275,719

NorthernRivers 55,500 170,000 138,000 363,500

SnowyMountains 55,500 170,000 50,000 275,500

LordHowe 22,500 95,000 20,500 138,000

SouthCoast 111,000 138,000 90,000 339,000

Hunter 55,500 85,000 65,364 205,864

Sub Total 635,500 1,423,000 710,067 2,768,567

FORTO 237,000

Grand Total 816,500 1,423,000 2,255,880 4,732,380

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Visitor Information Centre Support VisitorInformationCentresandRegionalTourismOrganisationsthatupdatetheStateTourismDataWarehouseviaTheConnectedProgramreceiveaperformance-basedpaymentonthenumberofupdatesmade.Atotalof$56,810(GSTexcluding)waspaidinthe2008-09financialyearfortheupdatingof5681productrecords.

Organisationsthatreceivedpaymentswere:

BallinaVisitorInformationCentre,BalranaldVisitorInformationCentre,BarringtonTopsGloucesterVisitorCentre,BatemansBayVisitorInformationCentre,BathurstVisitorCentre,BermaguiVisitorsCentre,BlueMountainsTourism,BoorowaVisitorsCentre,BrokenHillVisitorInformationCentre,ByronVisitorCentre,CasinoVisitorsCentre,CentralCoastTourism,ClarenceRiverTouristAssociation,CoffsCoastVisitorInformationCentre,CoomaVisitorInformationCentre,Coonabarabran

VisitorInformationCentre,CoonambleVisitorInformationCentre,CootamundraVisitorInformationCentre,CorowaVisitorInformationCentre,CowraVisitorInformationCentre,DestinationAlburyWodonga,DubboVisitorInformationCentre,DungogVisitorInformationCentre,GlenInnesVisitorInformationCentre,GoulburnVisitorInformationCentre,GreatLakesVisitorInformationCentreForster,GriffithVisitorInformationCentre,GundagaiVisitorInformationCentre,HawkesburyValleyVisitorInformationCentre,HayVisitorInformationCentre,HunterRegionalTourism,InverellVisitorInformationCentre,JerilderieVisitorInformationCentre,KempseyVisitorInformationCentre,KiamaVisitorInformationCentre,LeetonVisitorInformationCentre,LismoreVisitorInformationCentre,LithgowVisitorInformationCentre,LockhartShireVisitorCentre,MaitlandVisitorCentre,ManlyVisitorInformationCentre,ManningValleyVisitorInformationCentre,MoreeVisitorInformationCentre,MudgeeVisitorInformationCentre,Muswellbrook

VisitorsCentre,NambuccaValleyVisitorInformationCentre,NarrabriVisitorInformationCentre,NarranderaVisitorInformationCentre,NewcastleVisitorInformationCentre,OrangeVisitorInformationCentre,ParkesVisitorInformationCentre,ParramattaHeritageandVisitorInformationCentre,PenrithValleyVisitorInformationCentre,PortMacquarieVisitorInformationCentre,QueanbeyanVisitorInformationCentre,SapphireCoastVisitorInformationCentre,ShellharbourVisitorInformationCentre,ShoalhavenVisitorInformationCentre,SingletonVisitorInformationCentre,SouthernHighlandsVisitorInformationCentre,TemoraVisitorInformationCentre,TumbarumbaVisitorsCentre,Tweed&CoolangattaTourism,UpperLachlanTouristAssociation,UrallaVisitorInformationCentre,WaggaWaggaTourism,WentworthShireVisitorInformationCentre,WollongongVisitorInformationCentre,YassVisitorInformationCentre,YoungVisitorInformationCentre.

BioFirst Award InnovativeandprestigiousawardsdesignedtoattractleadingbiotechnologyresearcherstoNewSouthWales.

Organisation Project Amount ($)

AssociateProfessorAntonyCooper GarvanInstituteofMedicalResearch 150,000

AssociateProfessorPaulHaynes MacquarieUniversity 150,000

ProfessorJ.Goetz UniversityofSydney 100,000

Life Sciences Research Awards Innovativeandprestigiousawardsdesignedtoattractoutstandinglifescienceresearchworkers,notcurrentlyresidentinNewSouthWales,tofurthertheircareerinNewSouthWales.FormerlyknownasBioFirstAwards.

Organisation Project Amount ($)

DrDarrenSaunders GarvanInstituteofMedicalResearch 100,000

DrIanPaulsen MacquarieUniversity 140,000

ProfessorGrahamHillis TheGeorgeInstituteforInternationalHealth 150,000

ProfessorJohnHodges UniversityofNSW 140,000

ProfessorWolfgangWeninger UniversityofSydney 140,000

ProfessorIanAnderson UniversityofWesternSydney 140,000

Dr.LeslieWeston CharlesSturtUniversity 140,000

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Medical Research Support Program TheMedicalResearchSupportProgramprovidesessentialresearchinfrastructure.Thisprogramisdesignedtorewardresearchexcellence,buildonandenhanceexistingresearchstrengths,andpromoteopportunitiesforeconomicgain.

Organisation Amount ($)

ANZACHealth&MedicalResearchFoundation 538,575

BlackDogResearchInstitute(2009/10) 544,101

CentenaryInstituteofCancerMedicineandCellBiology 951,900

CentreforVascularResearch–UniversityofNSW09/10 698,505

Children'sCancerInstituteAustralia 784,900

Children'sMedicalResearchInstitute 563,625

GarvanInstituteofMedicalResearch 2,592,675

HunterMedicalResearchInstitute 1,427,850

IllawarraHealthandMedicalResearchInstitute 557,020

InghamHealthResearchInstitute(2009/10) 465,885

NorthernSydneyCentralCoastHealth(KollingInstitute) 1,102,200

PrinceofWalesMedicalResearchInstitute 951,900

SydneyWestAreaHealthService(WestmeadMillenniumInstitute) 2,204,400

TheGeorgeInstituteforInternationalHealth(2009/10) 1,595,104

VictorChangCardiacResearchInstitute 1,002,000

WoolcockInstituteofMedicalResearch 601,200

NSW/VIC Stem Cell Research Grants ThiscollaborativegrantsprogramisdesignedtoacceleratestemcellresearchusingtechniquesallowedunderchangestotheHuman Cloning and Other Prohibited Practices Act 2007.

Organisation Amount ($)

SydneyIVFLimited 125,000

Other Medical Research Organisation Project Amount ($)

CancerInstituteNSW ClinicalTrialssponsorship 272,727

SaxInstitute 45&UpStudy 150,000

UniversityofNSW DrPaulBrock'sStemCellScholarship 25,000

UniversityofWollongong CapitalFunding–IllawarraHealthandMedicalResearchInstitute

5,000,000

Science Leveraging Fund (SLF)TheSLFwasestablishedtohelpattractCommonwealthandinternationalfundingforscienceandmedicalresearchtoNewSouthWales.SLFsupportsresearchgroupsandcentresseekingfundingfromspecificCommonwealthprograms,including:

h TheNationalCollaborativeResearchInfrastructureStrategy

h TheCooperativeResearchCentresprogram

h AustralianResearchCouncilCentresofExcellence.

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NSW Cooperative Research Centres SLF Program Organisation Project Amount ($)

CapitalMarketsCRCLimited CRCSLF–CapitalMarketsCRC 250,000

HearingCRC CRCSLF–HearingCRC 145,000

SmartServices CRCSLF–SmartServicesCRC 300,000

UniversityofNewEngland CRCSLFgrantfortheCRCSheepIndustryInnovation 125,000

UniversityofWollongong SLFDefenceMaterialsTechnologyCentre 50,000

NSW Cooperative Research Centre Bid Support Program SLF Program Organisation Project Amount ($)

AustralianLogisticsCouncil CRCBidSupport–RoadFreightandLogisticsCRC 30,000

InstituteforEyeHealth CRCBidSupport–EyetoHealthCRC 30,000

SAXInstitute CRCBidSupport–PathwaystoHealthyAgeingCRC 30,000

SouthernCrossUniversity CRCBidSupport–FreshFoodSecurityCRC 30,000

SouthernCrossUniversity CRCBidSupport–FutureBiofuelsCRC 15,000

TheGeorgeInstitute CRCBidSupport–CRCforAppliedHealthcareInnovations

30,000

UniversityofNewSouthWales CRCBidSupport–PhotovoltaicsCRC 15,000

UniversityofNewcastle CRCBidSupport–CRCforSocialInclusion 30,000

UniversityofTechnology,Sydney CRCBidSupport–CRCforManagementInnovations 30,000

UniversityofWesternSydney CRCBidSupport–CRCforIntegratedHealthcare 30,000

National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) Science Leveraging Support Organisation Project Amount ($)

InstituteforTransdisciplinaryeResearchServicesandTechnology(INTERSECT)

NationalCollaborativeResearchInfrastructureStrategy(NCRIS)Platformsforcollaborationcapability

800,000

MacquarieUniversity NCRISSLF–Biofuelscapability 37,500

MacquarieUniversity NCRISSLF–Bioplatforms 550,000

MacquarieUniversity NCRISSLF–Fabrication 250,000

SouthernCrossUniversity NCRISSLF–Bioplatformscapability 50,000

UniversityofNSW NCRISSLF–Biofuelscapability 75,000

UniversityofNSW NCRISSLF–Bioplatformscapability–Ramaciotti 50,000

UniversityofNSW NCRISSLF–Bioplatformscapability–BMSF 125,000

UniversityofNSW NCRISSLF–Bioinformatics/Bioplatformscapability 165,000

UniversityofNSW NCRISSLF–RecombinantProteinsCapability 125,000

UniversityofNSW NCRISSLF–CharacterisationImaging 50,000

UniversityofSydney NCRISSLF–CharacterisationAMMRF 500,000

UniversityofSydney NCRISSLF–Biofuelscapability 37,500

UniversityofSydney NCRISSLF–CharacterisationImaging 485,000

UniversityofWesternSydney NCRISSLF–CharacterisationImaging 42,000

UniversityofWollongongandUniversityofNewcastle NCRISSLF–FabricationANFFL 125,000

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Australian Research Council Centres of Excellence (ARC CoE) Science Leveraging Support Organisation Project Amount ($)

UniversityofNewcastle ARCCoEforComplexDynamicSystemsandControl 80,800

UniversityofNewcastle ARCCoEforLegumeResearch 22,500

UniversityofNewcastle ARCCoEforBiotechnologyandDevelopment 74,300

UniversityofNSW ARCCoEforMathematicsandStatisticsofComplexSystems

37,500

UniversityofNSW ARCCoEforAdvancedSiliconPhotovoltaicsandPhotonics

196,800

UniversityofNSW ARCCoEforQuantumComputing 187,500

UniversityofNSW ARCCoEforGroundwaterResearchandTraining 989,000

UniversityofSydney ARCCoEforAutonomousSystems 143,000

UniversityofSydney ARCCoEforUltrahighBandwidthDevicesforOpticalsystems

127,000

UniversityofWollongong ARCCoEforElectromaterialsScience 53,000

Other SLF Grants Organisation Project Amount ($)

SydneyInstituteofMarineScience EducationInvestmentFundandPotterFoundation 600,000

Spinal Cord and Injury Related Neurological Conditions Research Grants ProgramTheprogrampromotesresearchintospinalcordinjuryandrelatedneurologicalconditionsandseekstodevelopandattractrelevantresearchtalentinNewSouthWales,andincludes:ResearchProgramGrants,directedatresearchundertakenbyestablishedseniorresearchers;ResearchProjectGrants,directedatpost-doctoralresearcherswithin5yearsoftheirPhDaward;andTravelScholarships,directedatadvancedPhDstudentstoenablethemtopresenttheirresearchatprestigiousinternationalconferencesand/orinstitutions.

Organisation Name Amount ($)

UniversityofSydney ProfessorJohnPollard 62,500

PrinceofWalesMedicalResearchInstitute DrPenelopeMcNulty 200,000

UniversityofNSW DrGilaMoalem-Tay 200,000

UniversityofSydney DrSylviaGustin 193,595

PrinceofWalesMedicalResearchInstitute ClaireBoswell-Ruys 5,000

NSW-China Collaborative Research ProgramThisprogrampromotescollaborationbetweenNewSouthWalesandChinesescientistsonjointscientificresearchprojectsincludingthemoderndevelopmentoftraditionalChinesemedicine.ResearchareasincludetraditionalChinesemedicine,biotechnologyandproteomics.

Organisation Name Amount ($)

UniversityofNewcastle DrChrisLevi 230,275

UniversityofSydney DrStuartCordwell 136,750

MacquarieUniversity MarkBaker 250,000

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Other Grants and AwardsAwardssuchastheEurekaPrizeandNSWYoungScienceAmbassadorScholarshipsrecogniseNSWresearcherachievementsandpromotescienceasacareer.OthergrantscontributetoexpandingthescienceandresearchknowledgebaseinNewSouthWalesandpromotingthevalueofsciencetothepublic.

Organisation Project Amount ($)

ATPInnovations SuccessfulInnovationWorkshop2008 1,000

AustralasianSocietyforBiomaterialsandTissueEngineering,Inc

BITE&RMSponsorship 300

AustralianInstituteofPolicyandScience TallPoppyCampaign 30,000

AustralianMuseum 2009OSMREurekaPrizeandContribution 29,800

AustralianScienceMediaCentre OSMRFoundationalSponsorship 30,000

CooperativeResearchCentresAssociation PathfindersTheInnovatorsConference2009 6,000

DepartmentofEducation,EmploymentandWorkplaceRelations(DEEWR)

WellingtonGroupForum 3,636

PeterMacCallumCancerCentre AustralianBiospecimenNetwork 1,500

ResearchAustralia ThankyouDayAwards 10,000

TheAustralianSocietyforMedicalResearch TheAustralianSocietyforMedicalResearch(ASMR)MedicalResearchWeek®

15,000

TheSaxInstitute 2008HealthPolicyResearchExchange 5,000

TheSaxInstitute CRIAHAboriginalHealthResearchConference 7,000

UniversityofSydney 8thInternationalPhotonic&ElectromagneticCrystalStructuresMeeting(PECSVIII)

7,500

UniversityofSydney Apollo11Exhibition 15,000

UniversityofSydney IPOSLaunch 9,000

Travel Scholarships

Organisation Name Amount ($)

AustralianNationalUniversity InternationalConference-ElectronicMaterialsTravelScholarshipPrizesforNSW

6,000

UniversityofNewSouthWales CatalinaPalinu 3,000

UniversityofNewSouthWales MrKhunHongLie 3,000

UniversityofSydney MichaelWeiblettII 3,000

Organisation Project Amount ($)

PeptechLtd ATSPatronsAward2008–Foroutstandingexportachievement

10,000

Travel Scholarships

Organisation Project Amount ($)

DrKuldhipSidhu InternationalConferenceonGMPIssuesinStemCells 3,000

NationalScienceSummerSchoolInc NSWYoungScienceAmbassadorScholarships2008 11,000

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NSW-Gangwon Technology Collaboration GrantCollaborativegrantprogramtosupportjointproofofconceptprojectsofoneyearorlessbetweenresearchersand/orcompaniesfrombothNewSouthWalesandGangwonProvince,SouthKorea.

Organisation Amount ($)

UniversityofWollongong 50,000

Biobusiness Proof of Concept GrantTheBioBusinessProofofConceptGranthelpsNewSouthWaleslifesciencecompaniestakeprojectsfromresearchtoearlystagecommercialisation.Theprogramsupportsproofofconceptprojectstostimulateinnovationanddriveproductivityinthelifescienceindustry.

Organisation Amount ($)

CellixePtyLtd 80,850

DosimetryandImagingPtyLtd 100,000

ElastagenPtyLtd 100,000

E-NosePtyLtd 100,000

HumanGeneticSignaturesPtyLimited 100,000

MinomicInternationalLtd 100,000

NeuStentPtyLtd 100,000

ProtechResearchPtyLtd 74,700

UlcoEngineeringPtyLtd 100,000

VetPhagePtyLtd 95,150

National ICT Australia Limited (NICTA) for Seed Funding

Organisation Amount ($)

NICTAonbehalfoftheEmbeddedSystemsAustraliaindustrycluster

Fordedicatedshortrangecommunicationsdemonstratorproject

50,000

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Community Economic Development ProgramTheprogramisdesignedtoincreasebusinessandeconomicactivityandfostercommitmentfromlocalgovernmenttoeconomicdevelopment.Theprogrambenefitsthebroadercommunity,particularlythebusinesscommunity.OrganisationssuchaschambersofcommerceandlocalCouncilsareeligibletoapplyonbehalfoftheircommunity.

Organisation Project Amount ($)

AlbionParkChamberOfCommerce CrossroadstotheFutureCoordinator 10,000

AlburyCityCouncil Benchmarkresearchactivities 1,980

ArmidaleDumaresqCouncil ConferencesandEventsCoordinator 5,000

ArmidaleDumaresqCouncil EmploymentofEventsCoordinator 5,000

ArmidaleDumaresqCouncil Businessdevelopmentplanning 5,000

ArtsMidNorthCoast CreativeIndustriesResearchProject 11,250

BallinaChamberofCommerceandIndustry Business/Tourismdevelopmentactivities 12,500

BallinaShireCouncil Employmentofaneconomicdevelopmentofficer 47,500

BallinaShireCouncil Employmentofaneconomicdevelopmentofficer 47,500

BallinaShireCouncil BusinessRetentionandExpansionSurvey 10,750

BallinaShireCouncil BusinessRetentionandExpansionSurvey 10,750

BalranaldInc Communityplanningproject 2,400

BaradineProgressAssociationInc Baradinebusinessdirectory 3,195

BellingenShireCouncil PlanningforCoffsCoastoystergrowers 1,589

BlandShireCouncil Tourismdevelopment 3,750

BlandShireCouncil Tourismdevelopment 3,750

BoganShireCouncil Businessmarketingworkshop 3,000

BoganShireCouncil Businessmarketingworkshop 3,000

BourkeShireCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentofficer 17,500

BrewarrinaShireCouncil BuyBrewarrinaCampaign 2,270

BrokeFordwichWine&TourismAssociationInc DevelopingthepotentialforBrokeEvents 14,638

BrunswickHeadsChamberofCommerce Promotionalandmarketing–OldandGoldtrail 2,500

BrunswickHeadsChamberofCommerce Townmarketingproject 15,000

BungendoreChamberofCommerce&IndustryInc. MarketingandbusinessdevelopmentforBungendore 7,500

BurcherProgressAssociation Eventsubsidy–PoppersinthePines3Festival 2,750

ByronShireCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentofficer 22,500

ByronShireCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentofficer 22,500

CapitalRegionDevelopmentBoard SoutheastRegionalOrganisationofCouncilprojects 5,000

CapitalRegionDevelopmentBoard Capitalregionfilmandtelevisionindustrydevelopment 9,015

CapitalRegionDevelopmentBoard Capitalregionfilmandtelevisionproductionliaison 17,397

CapitalRegionDevelopmentBoard LeadershipforCapitalRegionProject 25,000

CapitalRegionDevelopmentBoard ScreenSouthEastProject2009 30,000

CapitalRegionDevelopmentBoard Employmentofbroadbandprojectofficer 15,000

CapitalRegionDevelopmentBoard Regionalcertifyingbody 15,000

CarrathoolShireCouncil BrandingHillstonProject 3,050

CarrathoolShireCouncil EventsSubsidy–RankinsSpringsBirdsoftheBushFestival

11,250

CarrathoolShireCouncil Marketingandpromotion 3,250

CarrathoolShireCouncil MarketingPlanandbusinessworkshopsinHillston 8,624

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Organisation Project Amount ($)

CasinoChamberofCommerce&IndustryInc Marketingandpromotion 12,500

CasinoChamberofCommerce&IndustryInc Marketingandpromotion 12,500

CentralCoastEconomicDevelopmentBoard AsianTourismmarketplanning 6,375

CentralCoastEconomicDevelopmentBoard AustralianSongwritersConference–2009 10,000

CentralCoastEconomicDevelopmentBoard Brandingandbusinessdevelopmentprogram 70,000

CentralCoastEconomicDevelopmentBoard Businessdevelopmentprogram–2008–CentralCoastMariners

30,000

CentralCoastEconomicDevelopmentBoard CMSproject2009 10,000

CentralCoastEconomicDevelopmentBoard RegionalEconomicDevelopmentandEmploymentStrategy

37,500

CentralCoastEconomicDevelopmentBoard Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentofficer 15,000

CentralCoastPlateauChamberofCommerce EventSubsidy–TheFutureofFarming 5,220

CentralDarlingShireCouncil CEDP–WhyWeLoveWhereWeLive2008 30,000

CentralWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard AsiaToday2008 4,400

CentralWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard FibretotheNodeLinkagePaperProject 2,500

CentralWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard Industryandskillsdevelopment 20,000

CentralWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard Regionalbusinesssurvey 7,268

CentralWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard Developmentofskilledmigrationattractionstrategy 37,000

CentralWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard Researchonthecreativeindustries 2,294

CENTROC Employmentofindustrydevelopmentofficer 5,000

ClarenceValleyCouncil Businessnetworkdevelopment 10,000

ClarenceValleyCouncil ClarenceValleyeventsworkshop 3,645

ClarenceValleyCouncil ClarenceValleyWayplanningproject 25,000

ClarenceValleyCouncil ClarenceValleyeventsworkshop 3,645

CobarBusinessAssociationInc Buylocalcampaign 3,600

CobarEnterpriseFacilitationInc Enterprisefacilitationproject 12,500

CoffsHarbourCityCouncil Businessconsultancy 37,750

CoffsHarbourCityCouncil Conferenceattractionproject 35,000

CollectorVilliagePumpkinFestivalCommittee EventSubsidy–PumpkinFestival 3,500

CoolahDistrictDevelopmentGroup Eventssubsidy–CoolahJazzintheTops 5,000

CoonambleShireCouncil RailwayPrecinctStrategicBusinessPlan 2,500

CoonambleShireCouncil TourismmarketingandpromotionofQuambone 3,317

CorowaShireCouncil Employmentofabusinessdevelopmentmanager 25,000

CorowaShireCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentcoordinator 25,000

CowraShireCouncil Entrepreneursbusinessdevelopmentprogram 5,053

CowraShireCouncil EmploymentofCowrabusinessofficer 22,500

CowraShireCouncil EmploymentofCowrabusinessofficer 22,500

DeniPlayonthePlainsFestivalLimited EconomicImpactofDeniUteMusterstudy 2,500

DeniPlayonthePlainsFestivalLimited StrategicPlanreview 2,500

DeniliquinChamberofCommerce Employmentofbusinesscoordinator 35,000

DeniliquinCouncil Tourismbrochure 1,750

DeniliquinCouncil RotaryParkSportingComplexstudy 12,360

DubboCityCouncil Strategicmarketingplan 30,000

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Organisation Project Amount ($)

DungogShireCouncil Economicdevelopmentofficertraining 930

DungogShireCouncil Employmentofstrategicprojectmanager 25,000

EchucaMoamaBusinessandTradesAssociation EchucaMoamaCelticFestival 22,500

FarWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard FilmBrokenHillProject 20,000

FarWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard RegionalAirportMasterPlan 20,250

FarWesternRegionalDevelopmentBoard SmallBusinessSeptemberBrokenHill 7,000

FinleyChamberofCommerceIndustry&AgricultureInc Establishwebsiteandwebsiteseminar 3,460

FreshArtsInc Websitedevelopment 980

GlenInnesSevernCouncil Developmentofaneventmanagementplan 1,500

GlenInnesShowSocietyInc Eventsubsidy 12,000

GloucesterChamberofCommerce Jointbusinessdevelopmentactivities 10,000

GloucesterChamberofCommerce Marketingandpromotion 3,000

GloucesterChamberofCommerce Marketingandpromotion 3,000

GosfordCityCouncil AustraliaDayCommunityAwards 2,500

GosfordCityCouncil EventSubsidy–SisterCitiesConference 500

GoulburnMulwareeCouncil Strategicandeconomicplanning 12,500

Gowest–aRegionalDevelopmentBoard AttendanceatCountryWeek2008 7,500

Gowest–aRegionalDevelopmentBoard Humanresourcemanagementworkshops 2,110

Gowest–aRegionalDevelopmentBoard SmallBusinessSeptembermonthactivities2008 5,000

Gowest–aRegionalDevelopmentBoard TreeChangePromotion 2,600

GreatLakesCouncil EventSubsidy–ForsterAnacondaAdventureRace 7,000

GreatLakesCouncil Developingofagedservicessectorsharedlabourpool 25,000

GreaterHumeShireCouncil(formerlyHumeShireCouncil)

Eventsubsidy–CulcairnHeritageFestival 3,830

GreaterHumeShireCouncil(formerlyHumeShireCouncil)

Henty'ProjectEnterprise' 2,183

GreaterHumeShireCouncil(formerlyHumeShireCouncil)

Promotionandmarketingofregion 12,500

GreaterTareeCityCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentofficer 7,500

GreaterWesternSydneyEconomicDevelopmentBoard Administrationandprojectsofficer2008-09 70,000

GreaterWesternSydneyEconomicDevelopmentBoard Economicprofilesproject 10,500

GreaterWesternSydneyEconomicDevelopmentBoard Manufacturingleadersforum 15,000

GreaterWesternSydneyEconomicDevelopmentBoard Marketingstrategy 93,000

GreaterWesternSydneyEconomicDevelopmentBoard SlingshotYouthenterprise 20,000

GreaterWesternSydneyEconomicDevelopmentBoard Marketingstrategy 2,725

GreaterWesternSydneyEconomicDevelopmentBoard Employmentofadministrationandprojectsofficer 2,715

GreaterWesternSydneyEconomicDevelopmentBoard HawksburyHarvestproject 10,000

GriffithCityCouncil Strategicplanning 16,250

GriffithCityCouncil Strategicplanning 16,250

GundagaiRegionalEnhancementGroup Sponsorship–TheTurningWaveFestival 5,000

GunnedahShireCouncil TambarSpringsTourismPlan 3,800

HayShireCouncil Economic/TourismdevelopmentmanagerandStrategicPlan

21,500

HillstonLionsClubInc Promotion–HillstonAustralianaBushFestival2007 1,437

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Organisation Project Amount ($)

HunterCouncils BusinessPlan–RegionalDataCentre 6,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation SponsorshipofCEDAConference 3,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation 2008-09HunterFoundersForum–Employmentofpart-timecoordinator

9,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation Employmentofreceptionist 25,248

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation HunterCentralCoastInnovationFestival–2009 45,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation HunterCentralCoastParliamentaryShowcase 8,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation HunterDefenceMarketingproject 8,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation Infrastructureproject 5,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation RegionalUpperHunterInfrastructureProjectStage2 12,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation TargetedLocalGovernmentCooperativemarketingcampaign

23,000

HunterEconomicDevelopmentCorporation HunterMeansInnovationsFestival 11,000

HunterManufacturers'Association Sponsorship–HunterManufacturingAwards 500

HunterRegionBusinessEnterpriseCentreInc Sponsorship–HunterRegionBusinessExcellenceAwards

400

HunterValleyWineIndustryAssociation EventSubsidy–WineIndustryAwards 2,500

IllawarraBusinessChamber BusinessExpo 1,091

IllawarraRegionalDevelopmentBoard EmploymentofAsiaBusinessadvisor 30,000

IllawarraRegionalDevelopmentBoard IllawarraRegionstandatRestaurant08tradeshow 4,000

IllawarraRegionalDevelopmentBoard IllwawarraDefenceForum 11,848

IllawarraRegionalDevelopmentBoard InternationalTourismBureau–employmentofprojectofficer

105,000

IllawarraRegionalDevelopmentBoard Skillsshortagesassessment 4,931

InlandNSWTourismAwardsInc Businessworkshops 800

InverellShireCouncil InverellInvestmentFund2008 200,000

InverellShireCouncil TourismDevelopmentPlan 7,500

InverellShireCouncil Businessandindustrydevelopmentproject 12,000

InverellShireCouncil Tourismdevelopmentplan 7,500

InverellShireCouncil EventSubsidy–OperainthePaddock 25,000

KangarooValleyArtsFestivalInc EventSubsidy–ArtsintheValleyFestival 10,000

KiamaMunicipalCouncil EventSubsidy–Businessforum 4,000

KiamaMunicipalCouncil Eventscoordinator 8,000

KyogleChamberOfCommerce GrowingthecapacityofKyoglebusinessestogainfromevents

22,500

KyogleCommunityEconomicDevelopmentCommitteeInc

BusinessTourismDevelopment 12,500

KyogleCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentcoordinator 25,000

KyogleCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentcoordinator 25,000

LakeEucumbeneChamberofCommerce Promotionandmarketing 3,000

LakeMacquarieCityCouncil Business/TourismDevelopmentproject 20,000

LeetonShireCouncil Workshopandstrategicplanning 2,609

LismoreCityCouncil Businessmarketingforum 2,260

LismoreCityCouncil Eventsubsidy–LismoreSustainableLivingExpo 7,500

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LismoreCityCouncil Businessandtourismplanning 15,000

LithgowCityCouncil EventsSubsidy–JobsSummit 5,000

LithgowCityCouncil UpgradeofWolganRoad 145,000

LithgowCityCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentofficer 17,000

LockhartShireCouncil Eventsubsidy–SpiritoftheLandFestival 5,000

Mendooran&DistrictDevelopmentGroupInc Businessandcommunityinformationsignage 3,375

MidNorthCoastRegionalDevelopmentBoard Websiteenhancement 1,500

Mid-WesternRegionalCouncil Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentofficer 25,000

MillthorpeVillageCommitteeInc Millthorpemarketingcampaign 3,750

MoreePlainsShireCouncil Boomibusinessandmarketingplan 3,500

MoreePlainsShireCouncil Planning,researchandmarketingplan 5,000

MorundahBushEntertainmentCommitteeInc Eventsubsidy 3,750

MudgeeRegionTourismInc Communityeconomicdevelopmentmanager 3,019

MudgeeRegionTourismInc Skillsenhancementprogramfortourismbusiness 3,019

MungoFestivalInc. EmploymentofMungofestivalcoordinator 8,750

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard Businessdevelopmentproject 10,000

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard InnovationandSkilledMigrationStudy 25,000

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard MurrayEconomicDevelopmentAlliance 2,500

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard AlburyBusinessAttractionTaskforce 23,452

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard BalranaldandDeniliquinSustainableCommunitiesProject

20,000

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard ForestPlantationsCommunityForum 5,000

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard RegionalEventsWorkshopsforCouncils 5,000

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard StudyintogasfiredpowerfacilityDeniliquin 5,000

MurrayRegionalDevelopmentBoard TimberindustryhaulagestudyforSouthWestSlopes 8,000

MurrayShireCouncil BackRoadsTourismTraildevelopment 5,000

MyallWaterwaysChambersofCommerce&Tourism Employmentofeconomicdevelopmentofficer 13,000

MyallWaterwaysChambersofCommerce&Tourism Employmentofaneventsofficer 13,000

MyallWaterwaysChambersofCommerce&Tourism TeaGardens/HawksNestWelcomeKit 2,500

NambuccaShireCouncil BowravilleCollaborativemarketingproject 7,500

NambuccaShireCouncil ContributiontowardsreplacementofUpperWarrellCreekBridge

190,000

NambuccaShireCouncil ManufactureCoffsCoast–businessdevelopment 7,000

NaroomaChamberofCommerce&TourismInc Eventsubsidy–OysterFestival 5,000

NarrabriShireCouncil EconomicSocialPlan 5,000

NarranderaShireCouncil Planningproject 10,000

NelsonBayTownManagementInc Marketingandpromotion 2,500

NorthernInlandRegionalDevelopmentBoard RegionalSkilledMigrationAttractionproject 20,000

NorthernInlandRegionalDevelopmentBoard Sponsorship–FoodandWineShowcase 3,000

NorthernInlandRegionalDevelopmentBoard Planning–PracticalLeadershipintheNamoi 39,873

NorthernInlandRegionalDevelopmentBoard Sponsorship2009NorthernInlandInnovationAwards 3,500

NorthernRiversRegionalDevelopmentBoard InnovationProgram–Consultancy 33,000

NorthernRiversRegionalDevelopmentBoard NorthernRiversFoodForum–2009 40,000

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Organisation Project Amount ($)

NorthernRiversScreenworks(AIDC) Businessdevelopment 5,000

NSWAgriculture BlundellconcertsintheRiverina 3,000

NSWDepartmentofJuvenileJustice NewcastleGraffitiInitiative 4,500

NSWFarmersAssociation GrowingtheDairyIndustryintheMurrayIrrigationArea

25,409

OldBarFestivalInc Sponsorship–TheOldBarFestival 5,000

OranaArts CapacityBuildingWorkshops 6,128

OrangeRegionalVigneronsAssociation Strategicplanning 5,000

OutbackandAllThatJazzInc. Eventdevelopmentandpromotion 27,000

ParkesShireCouncil EventSubsidy–InlandNSWToursimAwards 2,500

PortStephensCouncil EmploymentofEconomicDevelopmentOfficer 30,000

PortStephensCouncil DevelopmentofPortStephensasaneventsdestination 15,000

QueanbeyanCityCouncil BusinessRetentionExpansionSurvey 8,000

RiverinaRegionalDevelopmentBoard Skilledmigrationattractionactivities 22,500

RiverinaRegionalDevelopmentBoard CChangeProjectyear3 109,000

RiverinaRegionalDevelopmentBoard CustomerRegistrationManagementSystem 4,560

RiverinaRegionalDevelopmentBoard FoodandWineShowcase 9,350

RiverinaRegionalDevelopmentBoard MurrumbidgeeValleyRailTrailStudy 20,000

RiverinaRegionalDevelopmentBoard RiverinaHighlandsRailTraildevelopment 6,800

RotaryClubOfPatersonInc PatersonVillageHeritageWalkandParkProject 3,500

SconeShireCouncil ProductionofAberdeentourismbrochure 3,000

ShellharbourCityCouncil Networkdevelopment 6,000

ShellharbourCityCouncil Promotionandmarketing–regionalairport 5,000

ShellharbourCityCouncil Economicplanning 25,000

ShoalhavenCityCouncil Eventsubsidy–Beyond2020Conference 2,000

ShoalhavenCoastWineIndustryAssociation Marketingproject 5,784

SingletonCouncil Strategicplanningproject 15,000

SouthlakeBusinessChamberandCommunityAllianceIncorporated

Coordinatortraining 1,000

TamworthRegionalCouncil EventSubsidy–NundleGoforGoldChineseEasterFestival

5,000

TenterfieldShireCouncil-MSC Studyintourbanandrurallandstrategies 25,000

TheIllawarraItecLtd. NetworkDevelopment–RelaunchoftheWollongongSmallBusinessClub

2,000

TheMilparinkaHeritage&TourismAssociationInc CornerCountryTourismMarketingProject 1,500

ThredboChamberOfCommerce Thredbovoucherbooklet 3,750

Tibooburra&DistrictProgressAssociation EventSubsidy–TibooburraRockFestival 5,000

TibooburraVillageCommitteeInc Coordinatorandcommunityplanning 5,000

TourismBellinger WaterallWayCentreProjectCoordinatorandmarketingmaterials

22,500

TumbarumbaShireCouncil EmploymentofEconomicDevelopmentOfficer 5,000

TumbarumbaShireCouncil Strategicplanningandreview 2,550

TweedShireCouncil CalderaCommunityEconomicTransitionStrategy 5,000

TwoFiresFestivalofArtsandActivismInc Eventdevelopmentandpromotion 10,000

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Organisation Project Amount ($)

TyalgumDistrictCommunityAssociationInc EconomicTransitionProject 10,000

UkiVillage&DistrictResidentsAssociationIncorporated Sustainabilityproject 10,000

UniversityofWollongong Employmentofindustrydevelopmentofficer 4,515

UniversityofWollongong GreenJobsIllawarraActionPlan 75,000

UniversityofWollongong UniversityofWollongong–InnovationCampusBusinessAttractionStrategy

30,000

UpperHunterMuseumofRuralLifeInc BusinessplanforUpperHunterCulturalCentreatAberdeen 5,463

UpperHunterShireCouncil MerriwaBusinessResearchProject 3,092

UpperLachlanShireCouncil EventSubsidy–AWealthofTasteandStyle 1,846

UpperLachlanShireCouncil Strategicplanning 9,000

UrallaArtsCouncilIncorporated Marketing–ArtsFestival 5,000

WaggaWaggaCityCouncil EventSubsidy–EconomicDevelopmentConference 5,000

WaggaWaggaCityCouncil BomenMasterPlan 45,000

WakoolShireCouncil Sponsorship–BusinessExcellenceAwards 500

WeeWaa&DistrictChamberofCommerce WeeWaaBusinessCommunityMarketingPlan 3,750

Weereewa–AFestivalofLakeGeorgeCommitteeinc. EventsSubsidy–FestivalofLakeGeorge 5,000

WellingtonCouncil Marketingandpromotion 7,500

WentworthShireCouncil Eventsubsidy 7,500

WentworthShireCouncil Eventsubsidy–150thCelebrations 5,000

WestWallsendChamberofCommerce Strategicplanningproject 2,360

WhiteCliffsOpalFieldsTouristAssociationInc(WCOFTA)

Tourismpromotion 3,000

WingecarribeeShireCouncil SouthernHighlandsLogisticsDistributionCentreStudy 3,250

WollombiValleyChamberOfCommerce Marketingmaterial 5,750

WollongongCityCouncil BusinessAttractionStrategy 25,000

WoodburnChamberOfCommerce Businessandtourismdevelopmentplanning 7,500

WoolgoolgaChamberofCommerceIndustryandTourismInc

Eventdevelopmentandpromotion–Curryfest 9,000

YeovalProgressAssociation EventsSubsidy–MulgaBillFestival 12,500

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Establishment as at 30 June 2009

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Establishment–numberofFTEpositions 313.7 296 297 493.5 490.9 484.08 475.08

Actual(FTE)staffnumberofthedepartment

299.1 276.5 274.2 411.7 425.0 413.09 398.8

Appendix 11

Guarantee of serviceThedepartmentmaintainsitscommitmenttoprovidingahighqualityservicethatmeetsthereasonableexpectationsofitsclients.TheGuaranteeofserviceexplainswhatwedo,ourvaluesandobjectives,ourservicestandards,howclientsandstakeholderscangivethedepartmentfeedback.Duringthereportingyear,theGuaranteeofServicewasreviewedandamendedtoincorporateprocessesthatprovidesupporttopeoplewithwritingdifficultiestoensurethatthesepeoplecanprovidefeedbacktothedepartment.

AcopyofourGuaranteeofServiceismadeavailabletothegeneralpublicthroughthedepartment’smainwebsitewww.business.nsw.gov.au.

Appendix 12

Human resources AdditionalinformationonhumanresourcesachievementsisavailableintheCorporateEnvironmentchapteronpage41.

PoliciesandPractices

During2008-09thedepartment:

h reviewedandrevisedtheFillingVacanciesPolicy

h amendedtheFirst Aid PolicywiththeprovisionofafirstaidroomintheMLCCentrelocation

h updatedtheStaff Awards Guidelinestoprovideforanintegratedprogram

h amendedvariouspoliciesandprocedurestoreflectchangestotheCrownEmployees(PublicServiceConditionsofEmployment)ReviewedAward2006.

Industrial relationsThedepartmentandthePublicServiceAssociation(PSA)maintainedstrongrelationsthroughtheJointConsultativeCommittee(JCC).TheCommitteemetonfouroccasionsduringtheyearwiththemajorityofmattersrelatingtodepartmentalreviewsandrestructureandflexibleworkingarrangements.

ThedepartmentandPublicServiceAssociationagreedonapolicyforfillingpositionstoapplyfortheperiodoftherestructure.AchangemanagementplanwassubmittedtotheDepartmentofPremierandCabinet.

Movement in wages, salaries or allowancesTheCrownEmployees(PublicSector–SalariesJanuary2008)Awardprovidedfora4percentincreaseinsalaries,witheffectfromthefirstfullpayperiodinJuly2009.

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Appendix 13

Information and communication technologyThedepartmentmaintainsandpublishesinformationforclientsandthepubliconthefollowingwebsites.Sitesarebeingconsolidatedwherepossibletoimproveadministrativeefficiency,accuracy,currency,andsecurity.

ThedepartmentreportstogovernmentincludetheInformation Management and Technology Strategic Plan.Thisplanisupdatedannuallyandfollowsastandardgovernmentpro-forma.Theplansetsouttheperformancecriteria,presentcapabilitiesandplanneddevelopmentofinformationservicesinthedepartment,includingIT,informationresourcesandrecordsmanagement.

URL/Address Subject/Interest area

www.aboriginalbiz.nsw.gov.au,www.techshowcase.nsw.gov.au

AboriginalbusinesswithintheSmallBusinesswebsite.

www.ats.business.gov.au AustralianTechnologyShowcasewebsitepresentstheNSWtechnologyindustry,latestdevelopmentsandtechnologicaladvancementsinareasincludingICT,biotechnologyandnanotechnology.

www.biofuels.nsw.gov.au BiofuelwebsitewithintheBusinesswebsiteTheOfficeofBiofuelsmanagestheimplementationoftheBiofuel(EthanolContent)Act2007anddevelopsstrategiestosupportthefurtherdevelopmentofthebiofuelsindustryinNSW.

www.biotechnology.nsw.gov.au BioTechLifeScienceDirectory–anelectronicdirectorythatprovidesinformationontheNSWBiotechnologyindustryandresearchcommunity.

www.business.nsw.gov.au,www.srd.nsw.gov.au

Maindepartmentwebsite–presentsthedepartmentastheNSWGovernment’sbusinessdevelopmentagency,providingassistancetostateandlocalbusinesses,andpromotinginvestmentandjobcreation.

www.business.nsw.gov.au/biotech BioTechwebsite–withinBusinessWebsite.

www.business.nsw.gov.au/community/ Regionalcommunities–withinBusinesswebsite.Providesinformationandassistancetoregionallyoperatedbusinesses,andanonlinecommunityconnectinggovernment,regionaldevelopmentboardsandregionalbusinesses.

www.chiefscientist.nsw.gov.au TheChiefScientistandScientificEngineerhelpsstimulateinnovationandensuretheState’sresearchcapacitykeepspacewiththeneedsoftheNSWeconomy,environmentandthecommunity.

www.construction21.nsw.gov.au Constructionwebsite–nowwithinBusinesswebsite.

www.export.nsw.gov.au Exportinformationsite–nowwithinSmallBusinesswebsite.

www.hmra.nsw.gov.au TheHomebushMotorRacingAuthorityassistsinhostinganannualV8Supercarracefor5yearsatSydneyOlympicPark.

www.innovation.nsw.gov.au InnovationWebsite–withinBusinesswebsite.

www.osmr.nsw.gov.auwww.osmr.nsw.gov.au/state_of_research/health/www.osmr.nsw.gov.au/state_of_research/science/

OfficeforScienceandMedicalResearchincludingtheHealthandMedicalResearchDirectoryandScienceResearchDirectory.

Providesinformationoncurrentscientificandmedicalresearch,includinglifesciences,NSWbasedpublicresearchinstitutionsandcurrenthealthandmedicalresearchbeingconductedinthestate.

www.regionalcommunities.nsw.gov.au AlternatelinktoRegionalCommunities–nowwithinBusinesswebsite.

www.researchroadmap.osmr.nsw.gov.au Providesinformationontherelevantpolicyregulationsastheyapplytotheresearch,developmentofproductsandinnovationsthatarebasedonlifesciencesresearch.

www.retailtenancy.nsw.gov.au,www.retail.nsw.gov.au,www.rtu.nsw.gov.au

RetailTenancyWebsitepresentsinformationtoassisttheretailleasingindustryinNewSouthWalesinpreventingandresolvingtenancydisputes.

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URL/Address Subject/Interest area

www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au,www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.auwww.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/hbbwww.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/makingitwww.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/sbmonthwww.smallbusinessmonth.nsw.gov.auwww.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/wib

SmallBusinesswebsitepresentsNSWGovernmentinformationforpeoplestartingandmanagingasmallbusinessinNewSouthWales.IncludestheHome-basedBusinessonlineresourcedesignedtoassistbusinessoperatefromasmalloffice/homeoffice;linktotheWesternSydneyManufacturingWeek,whichprovidesinformationonmanufacturing,innovationandindustrytrendsinWesternSydney;SmallBusinessMonth,whichprovidesinformationonworkshopsandeventsregistrationandlinksdesignedtoassistsmallandmediumsizedbusinesses;andWomeninBusiness,whichisdesignedtoassistentrepreneurandnewwomenbusinessownersstarttheirownbusinessinNewSouthWales.

www.spinalinfo.nsw.gov.au Providesconsumerinformationonscientificresearch,governmentpolicy,healthcare,socialnetworksastheyrelatetospinalcordinjuries.

www.sydneyaustralia.comwww.sydney.com

PromotesSydneyasatourism,businessandeducationdestinationintheinternationalmarketplace.

www.tourism.nsw.gov.au ThecorporateinformationsiteoutliningpoliciesandactivitiestoassistthetourismindustryinNewSouthWales.

www.visitnsw.com Providesaccesstoinformationonholidaydestinations,accommodationandeventsacrossNewSouthWalesbyregion.AttractingbothinternationalandnationalaudiencetotheState’stourismindustry.

Appendix 14

Internal audit bureauTheInternalAuditBureau(IAB)iscontractedbythedepartmenttoprovideinternalauditservicesandotherspecialreviews.TheInternalAuditPlanisdeterminedbythedepartment’sAuditandReviewCommittee(ARC)withadvicefromtheIAB.TheareastobereviewedareoutlinedinanAnnualAuditPlanandaredeterminedonthebasisofexposuretopotentialfinancialoroperatingrisks.

RecommendationsarisingfromreviewswereconsideredbytheARCandimplementedasappropriatebyoperatingdivisions,withoversightfromtheGovernanceandOrganisationalSupportDivision.

Appendix 15

Land disposalThedepartment,throughtheMinisterialCorporationforIndustry,isresponsibleforanindustriallandbankconsistingoftwositeslocatedatAlbury.ThelandrelatestotheCorporation’sinvolvementinadevelopmentagreementwiththeAlburyWodongaDevelopmentCorporation(nowtradingastheAlburyWodongaCorporation)todevelop,marketandsellindustrialpropertyatAlbury.TheMinisterialCorporationforIndustrycontributedtheindustriallandwiththeAlburyWodongaCorporationresponsiblefordevelopmentofthesite.

Duringthe2008-09financialyear,theAlburyWodongaCorporationadvisedtheCorporationthatfollowingadirectivefromtheAustralianGovernment,theAlburyWodongaCorporationcouldnolongerparticipateinthedevelopmentagreement.

TheMinisterialCorporationforIndustrywillcontinuetomarketthelandforsale.

Nolandwasdisposedofduringtheyear.

Appendix 16

Major assetsMajorassetsusedbythedepartmentinclude:

h wideareanetwork,incorporatingdesktopcomputers,laptopsandothercomputerequipmentincludingservers,routersandprinters

h computersoftware,officefurnitureandequipmentincludingalargerangeofaudiovisualandteleconferencingequipment.

Appendix 17

Major works in progressThedepartmentdidnothaveanymajorworksinprogressduringtheyear.

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Appendix 18

Overseas travelName of officer Country visited Period of travel Purpose

KateStrange(NZ) Australia 25–27July Marketfamiliarisation

EllaFrater(NZ) Australia 08–11August Marketfamiliarisation

GraceTay(Singapore) Australia 10–15August Marketfamiliarisation

MariaCheong(HongKong) Australia 24–30August Marketfamiliarisation

MariaFatimaCheong(HongKong)

Australia 24–30August MarketFamiliarisation

DavidMorris China 31August–03September PromoteBrandSydneytocoincidewithShanghaiWorldExpo

AdrianWood Japan 07–14September ParticipationonLeadershipProgramhostedbyJapaneseGovernment

JessicaHulst India 07–19September Investmentmission

LindaTaylor India 07–19September Investmentmission

CarmelBeattie Singapore&India 11–21September Tourismmission

RoselineYardin Singapore 15–20September HospimedicaAsia2008

TakeshiTeramoto(Japan) Australia 19–22September Marketfamiliarisation

CarmelBeattie Japan&Korea 28September–03October Industrymeetingsandrecruitment

ShaneCoombe Korea 04–12October NSWGangwonTechnologyCollaborationandBioKorea2008

OtonWu(HongKong) Australia 24–28October AccompanyfilmcrewforSydneyRealityProgram

SusanSaretzki China 04–13November Investmentmission

IreneMorgan(USA) Australia 07–22November InternationalManagersConference

KateStrange(NZ) Australia 07–22November InternationalManagersConference

KateYoung(UK) Australia 07–22November InternationalManagersConference

KyokoKanehira(Japan) Australia 07–22November InternationalManagersConference

OtonWu(HongKong) Australia 07–22November InternationalManagersConference

SiewHoonTan(Singapore) Australia 07–22November InternationalManagersconference

TakeshiTeramoto(Japan) Australia 07–22November InternationalManagersConference

SiewHoonTan(Singapore) Australia 07–22November InternationalManagersConference

JulieScott Malaysia 08–16November WomenGoingGlobal

DavidMorris China 11–24November Investmentmission

RoselineYardin Germany 16–25November Medica2008

EllaFrater(NZ) Australia 20–25November AccompanyNZtravelfamiliarisation

MalcolmLemaire UAE&Qatar 20November–01December

DubaiBig5BuildingandConstructionExhibition

RoryMcAlister India 22–29November Trademission

JasonFuller USA 11–25January G'DayUSA/AustraliaWeek

MichaelO'Sullivan USA&Canada 11–21January G'DayUSA/2010WinterOlympics

BarryBuffier USA 13–27January AustraliaWeekinUSA

ColinThew India 09–17February AeroIndia

NicolasVandervoort Indonesia 22–26February OzmineIndonesia2009

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Name of officer Country visited Period of travel Purpose

JonMason UAE&Qatar 27February–11March DubaiInternationalBoatShow

MichaelO'Sullivan China 12–20March EstablishmentofShanghaioffice

MichaelHarrington Singapore 15–20March GlobalSecurityAsia2009Exhibition

SueMcCreadie Thailand 17–22March AsiaPacificAdfest2009

ThanhNguyen Thailand 17–22March AsiaPacificAdfest2009

TraceyTaibe(NZ) Australia 27–29March Marketfamiliarisation

WarwickGlenn China 29March–03April Businessmission

MariaCheong(HongKong) Australia 24March–08April AccompanyChinaDIYTravelrealityTVcrew

BarryBuffier China 29March–01April AdvanceAsia50Summit

SusanSaretzki China 30March–02April AdvanceAsia50Summit

MichaelO'Sullivan Qatar&UAE 18–29April Meetingwithinvestors

VinceSmith UAE 18–23April Cityscape2009

WarwickGlenn UAE 18–28April SupportPremier'sinvestmentmission

IreneMorgan(USA) Australia 22–28April VirtuosoSymposium

IanCameron MiddleEast 25April–09May HolidayShowandTravelMart

SarahAustin(UK) Australia 29April–12May Marketfamiliarisationandworkshop

CraigPearce China 03–10May Hofex2009

ChrisCelovic Korea 13–15May SeoulFood&Hotel2009

ShaneCoombe Atlanta,USA 17–24May Bio2009

MaryO'Kane USA 15–24May Bio2009

RhettGibson Spain 24May–01June CarbonExpo2009

IreneMorgan(USA) Australia 27May–19June AustralianTourismExchange

YvetteYeo(Singapore) Australia 28May–06June Marketfamiliarisation

JessicaHulst India 02–13June Investmentmission

LindaTaylor India 02–13June Investmentmission

IreneMorgan(USA) Australia 04–20June AustralianTourismExchange

KateYoung(UK) Australia 04–20June AustralianTourismExchange

KyokoKanehira(Japan) Australia 06–18June AustralianTourismExchange

OtonWu(HongKong) Australia 06–16June AustralianTourismExchange

SiewHoonTan(Singapore) Australia 06–16June AustralianTourismExchange

KateStrange(NZ) Australia 07–16June AustralianTourismExchange

KateYoung(UK) Australia 07–16June AustralianTourismExchange

SiewHoonTan(SIN) Sydney,Australia 07–16June AustralianTourismExchange

JohnAngeles UK 19–30June G'DayUK&SkillsExpos

PaulWallbank France 19–29June CannesAdvertisingFestival

SueMcCreadie France 19–29June CannesAdvertisingFestival

BarryBuffier UAE 20–23June ConductinterviewsfornewDirector,AbuDhabi

BarryBuffier UK 23June–02July AustraliaWeekinUK

MichaelO'Sullivan China 28June–06July Launchnewofficesandinvestmentmission

SusanSaretzki China 28June–03July Launchnewofficesandinvestmentmission

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Appendix 19

Payment of accountsDuringthe2008-09financialyear,thedepartmentmaintainedapolicyofensuringpaymentofaccountsbytheduedateandtookadvantageofdiscountswherepossible.ThedepartmentcontractsServiceFirst(formerlyknownasCentralCorporateServicesUnit)toprocesspaymentsinaccordancewiththedepartment’saccountspaymentpolicy.Therewerenoinstancesduringtheyearwhereinterestwaspaidforlatepaymentofaccounts.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND TARGET LEVELS

Agedanalysisattheendofeachquarter

Quarter Ended

Current (due within

due date) ($)

Less than 30 days

overdue ($)

Between 30 and 60 days

overdue ($)

Between 60 and 90 days

overdue ($)

More than 90 days

overdue ($)

September 1,881,618 0 0 0 0

December 706,373 0 0 0 0

March 528,614 0 0 0 0

June 699,397 0 0 0 0

Accountspaidontimewithineachquarter

Quarter EndedTarget

(%)Actual

(%)Amount Paid

($)

Total Amount Paid

($)

September 95 93 22,299,396 24,083,736

December 95 93 33,189,915 35,572,385

March 95 90 22,991,065 25,503,593

June 95 97 91,356,910 94,561,118

Action Taken to Improve Payment of Accounts on TimeTheactualaverageresultforthefinancialyearof95percentmeantthatthedepartmentachieveditstarget.

The2009–2010targetforthepercentageofaccountspaidontimeistobemaintainedat95percent.

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Appendix 20

Privacy and personal informationThedepartment’sPrivacyPolicyandPrivacyManagementPlanwasupdatedtoincorporatechangestocontactinformation.Thesepublicationsareavailabletoallstaffinternallyviathedepartment’sintranetandpubliclyavailablethroughthedepartment’smainwebsite(www.business.nsw.gov.au).

Thedepartmentprovidesprivacyawarenesstrainingtostafftoensuretheprotectionofanindividual’sprivacy.IthasaPrivacyOfficerandPrivacyResourceOfficersavailabletoadviseallstaffonprivacyissues.AllprintedandelectronicformsandnewsletterspreparedbythedepartmentarereviewedbyaPrivacyResourceOfficertoensuretheinclusionofprivacyandspamstatements.

Thedepartmentwasnotrequiredtoundertakeanyinternalreviewsoftheconductofanyofficersinthedepartment,concerningprivacymatters,duringthereportingyear.

Inthecomingyear,itisenvisagedthatthedepartmentwillcontinuetoincludeprivacyinformationintrainingprogramsforallstaff.

Appendix 21

Publications and promotional materialCORPORATE PUBLICATIONS

h AnnualReport2007–08

h FastFacts(DLsize–NSWstats)

h NSWCompetitivenessReport2008

h NewSouthWalesOpenforBusiness

h NSWPremiersMissiontoChina

h NSWPremiersMissiontoIndia

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

h AISESBrochure

h AISESNewsletter

h AustralianTechnologyShowcaseShowcasinginnovativeNSWICTtechnology

h AustralianTechnologyShowcaseSnapshote-newsletter

h AustralianTechnologyShowcase–whereAustralianinnovationmeetstheworld.

h ATSFinancialServicesDirectory

h ATSMembershipApplication

h Biotechnologye-newsletter,online

h Biotechnologyeventsemail(monthly)

h Biotechnologyonlinedirectory

h FirstforAquaculture

h FoodProcessingIndustryGrowthprofile

h InformationandCommunicationsTechnologyIndustryGrowthprofile

h MedicalDeviceIndustryNSWAustralia(CD)

h MetalsManufacturingIndustryGrowthprofile

h NSWAerospaceIndustryDirectory(CD)

h NSWAerospaceIndustryGrowthprofile

h NSWBiomedicalIndustryGrowthprofile

h NSWFirstforInnovationResearchCentresDirectory

h NSWFoodExportDirectory2008–09

h NSWManufacturingCouncil

h NSWSecurityCapabilityDirectory2007(CD)

h NSWWineandFoodmap

h NSWWineIndustryprofile

h ProfilingInnovativeNSWTechnologies:EnvironmentSector

h ProfilingInnovativeNSWTechnologies:FinancialSector

h ProfilingInnovativeNSWTechnologies:SecuritySector

h ProfilingInnovativeNSWTechnologies:DigitalMedia

h WesternSydneyITCluster–OnlineMembersCapabilitiesDirectory

h WesternSydneyITClusterWorkingTogetherforMutualBenefitflyer

h WesternSydneyITClusterbi-monthlye-newsletter(5issues)

h WesternSydneyITClusterMembersUpdateemail(weekly)

INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT

h BringyourtalentstoRegionalNewSouthWales

h BusinessMigration(English),(Chinese)

h BusinessMigrationLivinginNSW

h BusinessOwner(permanent)892(Chinese)

h BusinessOwner(provisional)163(Chinese)

h CreativeDigitalNSWGrowthIndustryProfile

h DoingBusinessinNSW(EnglishandChinese)

h GuidetodoingBusinessinNSW

h GuidetodoingBusinessinNSW(Chinese)

h IndiaandNewSouthWales–adynamicpartnership

h InformationandCommunicationsTechnologyGrowthIndustryProfile

h LiveandworkinSydney&NewSouthWales

h LivinginNewSouthWales

h MetalManufacturing

h NSWInnovationShowcase2009

h NSWandChina–theopportunity

h NSWBiomedicalIndustry

h NewSouthWaleswelcomesbusinessmigrants

h NSWFirstforFoodandBeverageProcessing

h NSWFirstforManufacturing

h NSWAerospaceIndustry

h NSWwantsyourexpertiseinpharmaceuticalsandbiotechnology

h NSWwantsyourICTexpertise

h SydneyMajorProjectsUnit

h SydneyandNSWFirstforInformationandCommunicationsTechnology

h SydneyandNSWAsiaPacific’sCarbonMarketHub

h Sydneywantsyourfinanceexpertise

h Sydneywelcomesyourexpertise

h Sydney,AustraliaFinancialServices

h Sydney,NSWAnalyticsIndiaandNewSouthWalesinpartnership

h Sydney,NSWFirstforForeignExchange

h Sydney,NSWFirstforFundsManagement

h Sydney,NSWFirstforIndia

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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

h CommunityEconomicDevelopmentbrochure

h CommunityEconomicDevelopmentProgram–Berrimasuccessstory

h CommunityEconomicDevelopmentProgram–FestivalofSpeedonTweedsuccessstory

h CommunityEconomicDevelopmentProgram–Kyoglesuccessstory

h CommunityEconomicDevelopmentProgram–MurrayShiresuccessstory

h CommunityEconomicDevelopmentSuccessStory–Coolamon

h CommunityEconomicDevelopmentSuccessStory–SnowyRiver

h Ethanolbiofuel–cheaper,cleaner,greenerandlocallymade

h FilminginRegionalNewSouthWales,Australia

h FundingBusinessGrowth

h MainStreetSmallTownsSuccessStory–Mayfield

h NSWPayrollTaxIncentiveSchemebrochure

h OvercomingSkillsShortages:Apracticalguideforbusiness

h OvercomingSkillsShortages:Apracticalguideforregionalcommunities

h RegionalCapitalRaisingProgram(PDF)

h RegionalDevelopmentSuccessStory–GreaterTaree

h RegionalDistributionCentreAttractionStrategyflyers–Goulburn,Tamworth,Albury,CentralCoast,WaggaWagga,Blayney

h RegionalFactSheetscoveringthefollowing;CapitalRegion,Riverina,MurrayRegion,CentralWest,FarWest,Orana,NorthernRivers,MidNorthCoast,NorthernInland,Illawarra,CentralCoast,TheHunter.

h SelfhelpmodulespromotionalDLflyer

h TownsandVillagesFuturesSuccessStory–Milparinka

h YourCommunity,yourfuture

RETAIL TENANCY UNIT

h InformationKitforRetailTenants

SCIENCE AND MEDICAL RESEARCH

h NSWScienceEXPOséCompetition(faxentryform,emailcardandbookmark)

h NSWScientistoftheYear(entryform,flyer,program,inviteandbrandedtrophies)

h OSMRE-newsletter(bi-monthly)

h ScienceExposed(program,expomap,eventsummaryandbanners)

h OSMRflyer

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

h AboriginalBusinessDevelopmentbrochure

h AGuidetoDevelopingAboriginalBusiness

h BusinessAdvisoryServicesflyer

h ExportersNetworkregistration(pdf)

h ExportingNewsletters(pdf)

h GettingstartedinExportsWorkbook

h GuidetoDevelopingAboriginalBusiness

h IndependentMarketVisitProgram

h InnovationAdvisoryService–HelpWithYourBrightIdeas

h IntellectualProperty–FactSheet

h ManufacturinginWesternSydney

h SmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporation;membershipbrochure,eco-checklist,educationbrochureandDVD

h SmallBusinessFactSheets

AdvertisingandPromotionAreYouReadytoStartaBusiness?BusinessPlanningBusinessStructureBuyingaBusinessBuyingaFranchiseCommercialLeasesCustomerServiceGettingStartedInsuranceMarketingNSWEmploymentConditionsRaisingFinanceTaxation

h SmallBusinessSeptemberCalendar

h SmallBusinessSeptemberExportCalendar

h SteppingUp–Helpingyoursmallbusinessgrow

h SteppingUpMentorApplicationandBrochure(pdf)

h SteppingUp:ContractorInformationPack

h WesternSydneyUpdate(email)

h WomeninBusiness–MentoringProgram

h WomeninBusiness–RegionalProgram

h WomeninBusinessSuccessStories

BryonyPreece,GroovyGrandmasTaniaNotaris,Envirolab

h WomeninManufacturing(flyer)

TOURISM NSW

h 100YearsofTourismBook

h AboriginalProductManual

h ATE08MarketingFactSheets–DVD

h ATE08MediaFactSheets–USB

h AviationWelcomePack

h BarringtonTopsDL

h BestBushMap(inpartnershipwithDeptofLands,ForestsNSW,NationalParksandWildlifeService)hardcopy

h BusinessTourismFactSheet

h EscapesMonthlyE-Newsletter

h G’DayUSA2008MediaKit

h HeartofCountryNSWHolidayPlanner

h Incentivebrochure–EnglishVersion

h Incentivebrochure–SimplifiedChineseversion

h IndigenousPrinciplesbrochure

h InternationalDelegatebooster

h InternationalMarketProfiles(fortopmarketstoNewSouthWales)–updatedtwiceperyear

h InternationalMarketingProspectus

h LordHoweIslandNSWHolidayPlanner

h NorthCoastofNSWHolidayPlanner

h NSWRegionalMarketingProspectus

h NSWTourismAwards08EntrantsProspectus

h NSWTourismAwards08SponsorshipProspectus

h NSWUncoveredmedianewsletter

h OutbackNSWHolidayPlanner

h PacificCoastTouringRoute

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h RegionalEventsCalendar

h RegionalTourismSnapshots(for15TourismRegionsofNSW)–updatedQuarterly

h SnowyMountainsNSWHolidayPlanner

h SouthCoastofNSWHolidayPlanner

h StartSmartbrochure

h StartSmartFactsheets

h StateTourismSnapshot(updatedQuarterly)

h Sydney&NewSouthWalesInternationalHolidayPlanner–Englishversion

h Sydney&NewSouthWalesInternationalHolidayPlanner–SimplifiedChineseversion

h SydneyEventsbrochure

h SydneyMarketingProspectus

h SydneySummercampaign–SundayMagazine

h SydneySummerEventsbrochure

h SydneySummerEventsMediaCD

h SydneytoMelbourneDrive

h SydneyUncoveredmedianewsletter

h TheNSWCruiseMarket–Adiscussionpaper

h TravelSafelyAustralia(inpartnershipwithState,TerritoryandCommonwealthGovernments)webbasedandhardcopy

h WorkingTogether–aguidetoworkingwithTourismNSW

Appendix 22

Research and developmentDuring2008–09,thedepartmentcontinuedtoengagetheHunterValleyResearchFoundationandtheIllawarraRegionalInformationServicetoprovideresearchandinformationservicestoassisttheirregionalcommunities,government,business,andacademicinstitutions.Aswellasspecialisingineconomic,communityandindustryresearchandanalyses,theseorganisationsprovidepublications,datasheets,presentationsandotherresourcesandconsultancyservicesthatassistbusinessandinvestmentplanning.

TourismNSWcontinuedtoprovideresearchfundingandadviceforarangeofstudiesandsurveys.Duringtheyear,fundingwasprovidedfor:

h National,InternationalVisitorSurveysandDestinationVisitorSurveysbyTourismResearchAustralia

h InternationalconsumerresearchbyTourismAustralia

h BrandHealthTracking

h Advertisingevaluationstudies

h ConversionStudy

h Regionaltourismsnapshots

h Internationalmarketprofiles

h BackpackerssnapshotbyTourismResearchAustralia

h NaturetourismsnapshotbyTourismResearchAustralia

h BedandbreakfasttourismbyTourismResearchAustralia

h BackpackeraccommodationbyTourismResearchAustralia

h CaravanorcampingbyTourismResearchAustralia

h CulturalandheritagetourismbyTourismResearchAustralia

h MatureAgeVisitorsbyTourismResearchAustralia

h FoodandwinetourismbyTourismResearchAustralia

h IndigenoustourismvisitorsbyTourismResearchAustralia

h Over55’sMarketStudy

h Aviationanalysis

h Astudyofemerginginternationalmarkets(China&India)

h SustainableTourismCooperative

ResearchCentreprojectsincludingVisitorTrackingStudy(UTS)andNewSouthWalesTourismSatelliteAccounts(UNSW).

TourismNSWallocatedfundstoassistindevelopingpartnershipopportunitieswithkeyculturalinstitutionsincludingRegionalArtsNSWandkeyCBDculturalinstitutions.Specialisedmarketintelligenceintocultureandheritagevisitorswaspreparedtoassistwithfuturebusinessplanningforpartners.

Thedepartment’sOfficeforScienceandMedicalResearchprovidedfundingtoNewSouthWalesresearchanddevelopmentthrougharangeofprogramsincluding:

h BioFirstAwards

h LifeSciencesResearchAwards

h MedicalResearchSupportProgram(MRSP)

h NSW-ChinaCollaborativeResearchProgram

h NetworksandResearchProgram

h JointNSW/VICStemCellGrantsProgram

h NSWCooperativeResearchCentres(CRCs)ScienceLeveragingFundProgram

h NSWNationalCollaborativeResearchInfrastructureStrategy(NCRIS)ScienceLeveragingProgram

h NSWAustralianResearchCouncilCentresofExcellenceScienceLeveragingFundProgram

h SpinalCordInjury&RelatedNeurologicalConditionsGrantsProgram.

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Risk management and insuranceRISK MANAGEMENT

Thedepartmentregularlyreviewsandupdatesasappropriateitsriskmanagementpolicy.Thisprocesscontinuesthedepartment’seffortstoassessandmanagerisk.Thesewillenhancetheachievementofthedepartment’sobjectivesandservicedeliverythroughmoreeffectivestaffinvolvementinapplyingriskmanagementtechniquesandincorporatingriskmanagementintotheirdailyresponsibilities.

INSURANCE ACTIVITIES

ThedepartmentisinsuredthroughtheTreasuryManagedFund,aselfinsuranceschemeadministeredbytheGIOandAllianz.Thecoverageprovidedbytheschemeisallinclusive,andpoliciesareheldforWorkersCompensation,CommercialMotorVehicles,Property,MiscellaneousandPublicLiability.

AsummaryofclaimspaidbytheManagedFundduringthe2008-09financialyearfollows:

Policy No of ClaimsAmount Paid ($)

Reserve Balance ($)

Recovered to date ($)

Net Incurred ($)

WorkersCompensation 3 1,322 62,912 0 64,234

Motorvehicles 16 72,134 1,776 15,408 58,502

Property 0 0 0 0 0

PublicLiability 1 0 0 0 0

Miscellaneous 0 0 0 0 0

Total 20 73,456 64,688 15,408 122,736

Ananalysisofthecurrentyear’sclaimscomparedwiththepreviousyearconfirmsa50percentdecreaseinthenumberofclaimsandtheactualamountpaidresultinginanoverallpremiumdecreaseof5percentforthe2009-2010year.

Appendix 24

Senior executive service (SES)EachSESOfficerdevelopsanannualperformanceagreementwhichsetsouttheirprincipalresponsibilitiesandtasksfortheyear.EachSESOfficerundergoesaformalassessmentwiththeDirectorGeneraloftheiroutcomesagainsttheperformanceagreement.Theassessmentalsotakesintoaccounttheirpersonalcontributiontoachievingoverallcorporateobjectives.

SeniorExecutiveServiceOfficersduringthereportingperiod:

Name Sex Position Title Level

BarryBUFFIER M DirectorGeneral 8

JanineRICKETTS F ExecutiveDirector,PolicyandResources 3

WarwickGLENN M ExecutiveDirector,InvestmentandIndustryDevelopment 5

MichaelO’SULLIVAN M A/ExecutiveDirector,InternationalMarketsandTrade 4

MichaelCULLEN M ExecutiveDirector,Enterprise,SmallBusinessandRegionalDevelopment

5

LyndelGRAY F ExecutiveDirectorandGeneralManager,TourismNSW 5

CatrionaFRASER F Director,GroupCommunications,TourismNSW 2

DerekVANDYK M Director,ScienceResearch,OfficeforScienceandMedicalResearch

2

WayneLANGE M ExecutiveDirector,GovernanceandOrganisationalSupport 3

GerardCUDMORE M Director,MedicalResearch,InnovationResearchandPolicy 2

Notes: MsRickettsdeclaredanunattachedSESofficerinMay,2009.

MsFraserdeclaredanunattachedSESofficerinMarch,2009.

MrVanDykdeclaredanunattachedSESofficerinMarch,2009.

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Number of executive positions at each level 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Level1 1 1 1 0

Level2 5 6 6 2

Level3 6 6 6 3

Level4 1 1 1 1

Level5 0 0 2 3

Level6 0 0 0 0

Level7 1 1 1 0

Level8 0 0 1 1

Female executive officers At 30 June 2009

Level5 0 0 0 1

Level3 3 3 3 1

Level2 4 3 2 1

Notes: ThepositionsofExecutiveDirector,EnterpriseSmallBusinessandRegionalDevelopment,ExecutiveDirector,InvestmentandIndustryDevelopment,ExecutiveDirector,InnovationResearchandPolicy,ExecutiveDirector,InternationalMarketsandTradeandExecutiveDirector,GovernanceandOrganisationalSupport,andPositionofDirector,InternationalMarketsandDirector,VisitSydneywerecreated

EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE – ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS LEVEL 5 AND ABOVE

Barry Buffier BRurSc (Hons), MEc, Churchill Fellow, FAICD

Director General, Department of State and Regional DevelopmentSESLevel8Totalremunerationpackageperannum:$423,141plusallowanceof$41,200Period in position: 1July2008to30June2009

TheMinisterforStateDevelopment,theHonIanMacdonaldhasdeterminedthatduringthereportingperiod,MrBuffiermetalloftheperformancecriteriafortheposition.

Keyachievementsduringtheyearinclude:

h exceededthetargetsforjobsandinvestmentoutcomesfortheState

h facilitatedkeyrecommendationsarisingfromtheGovernment’sJobSummits

h implementedanewdepartmentalstructureforDepartmentofStateandRegionalDevelopment

h developedtheNSWactionplantosupportgrowthinthefinancialservicessector

h implementedoftherecommendationsoftheGovernment’sreviewoftourisminNSW

h establishedthe14newNSWRegionalDevelopmentAustraliaCommittees

h workedwithlocalpartnerstodeliverRegionalBusinessGrowthPlans

h increasedtheNSWshareofCommonwealthResearchGrants

h establishedtheofficeoftheNSWChiefScientistandScientificEngineerandtheappointmentofaNSWDefenceAdvisor

h securedsignificantinternationalinvestmentinfilmproductionsincludingtwolargescaleanimatedproductions

h deliveredtheState’s“BuildingtheCountry”packageincludingtheLocalInfrastructureSupportFundresultinginsignificanteconomicdevelopmentoutcomesinregionalandruralNSW

h heldthe2008SmallBusinessSeptemberprogramofbusinessseminars,andworkshopswhichfeatured368eventsandwereattendedbymorethan40,000people.

Michael Cullen BCom (Ec)

Executive Director, Enterprise, Small Business and Regional Development, Department of State and Regional DevelopmentSESLevel5Totalremunerationpackageperannum:$225,201

Period in position: 11Februaryto30June2009

TheDirectorGeneral,BarryBuffierissatisfiedthatduringthereportingperiod,MrCullenmetalloftheperformancecriteriafortheposition.

Warwick Glenn BSc (Eng)

Executive Director, Investment and Industry Development, Department of State and Regional DevelopmentSESLevel5Totalremunerationpackageperannum:$235,000Period in position: 11Februaryto30June2009

TheDirectorGeneral,BarryBuffierissatisfiedthatduringthereportingperiod,MrGlennmetalloftheperformancecriteriafortheposition.

Lyndel Gray GAICD

Executive Director and General Manager, Tourism NSW, Department of State and Regional DevelopmentSESLevel5Totalremunerationpackageperannum:$225,201Period in position: 26November2008to30June2009

TheDirectorGeneral,BarryBuffierissatisfiedthatduringthereportingperiod,MsGraymetalloftheperformancecriteriafortheposition.

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Appendix 25

Significant committee membershipName Committee

ElisabethAllen NSWMarineParksAdvisoryCouncil;TAPAFTourismandProtectedAreasForum

MarjorieAnderson NationalTourismIncidentResponsePlan

ChrisArmstrong AustralianSynchrotronOperatorScience/TechnicalEvaluationWorkingGroup;ScienceandInnovationAdvisoryPanel

MarleneBailey OH&SWorkplaceCommittee(SydneyInternationalAirport)

KeithBaker Observer,CapitalCountryBoard

JohnBates ASCOTTourismandClimateChangeSub-Committee;MinisterialTaskforceonTourismandEducation;MinisterialTaskforceonTourismandParks;NationalTourismAccreditationFrameworkJointWorkingGroup;NationalTourismandAviationAdvisoryCommittee;NSWGovernmentTaskforceonTillegraDam;Observer,NewEnglandNorthWestBoard

CarmelBeattie Observer,NorthernRiversBoard

MandyBellingham Observer,BlueMountainsBoard(FromMar09);Observer,CentralCoastBoard(FromMar09);SydneyMelbourneTouring

JennyBidwell YHAMarketing&MembershipCommittee

NicoleBraden ATECNSWBranchCommittee;ATECSymposium2008Committee,AustralianTourismExportCouncil;SydneyMelbourneTouringCommittee

BarryBuffier AustralianCentreforInternationalAgriculturalResearch;BiofuelsExpertPanel;BrandSydneySteeringCommittee;CEOsBusinessandEconomicDevelopmentCluster;CEOsClimateChangeGroup;CEOsMetropolitanStrategyGroup;CEOsNetwork;CES/SESRemunerationReviewReferenceGroup;ChiefExecutivesCommittee;CommonwealthStandingCommitteeonRegionalDevelopment;EconomicDevelopmentForum;IndustryCapabilityNetwork;NationalICTAustraliaLimited–representativepartner;NSWAboriginalBusinessRoundtable;NSWDroughtStrategyGroup;NSWFilmRoundtable;NSWInnovationCouncil;NSWManufacturingCouncil;NSWSkillsCouncil;NSWSmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporation;NSWWineIndustryR&DAdvisoryCouncil;Premier’sBusinessRoundtable;ScienceAgenciesGroup;SmallBusinessRegulationReviewTaskforce;StrategicEventsDevelopmentGroup;TourismNSWBoard;V8SupercarsSteeringCommittee

IanCameron ApprovedDestinationStatus–ADSAdvisoryPanel;TheAustralianIndiaBusinesscouncil(TTHChapter);TourismConsumerProtectionWorkingGroup

GeoffColeman TheBiotechnologyLiaisonCommittee

ShaneCoombe AusBiotechNSW;AusMedTechNSW;AustraliaNewZealandBiotechAlliance;CommitteeforMarketingofAustralianBiotechnology;NSW–GangwonTechnologyCollaborationWorkingGroup

JustineCooper EventsLiaisonGroup;Observer,TourismSnowyMountainsBoard

GerardCudmore CardiovascularResearchNetworkManagementCommittee;DarlinghurstResearchHub;MedicalResearchHubLiaisonGroup;NorthernSydneyMedicalResearchHubAdvisoryCommittee;WestmeadResearchHubCouncil

MichaelCullen HunterAdvantageFundAssessmentCommittee;IllawarraAdvantageFundAssessmentCommittee;StandingCommitteeonRegionalDevelopment

TomCzarnota GovernmentBusinessEnterpriseNetwork

BarbaradeRome NationalParksandWildlifeService,SydneyDistrictAdvisoryCommittee;Observer,RiverinaBoard;QuarantineStationCommunityCommittee,GoatIslandReferenceGroup

KerryDoyle BiotechnologyLiaisonCommittee–External;HubLiaisonGroup;ScienceAgenciesGroup;MedicalResearchHubLiaisonGroup;ScienceAgenciesGroup;University/GovernmentWorkingGroup

JacquesDulaurent OH&SWorkplaceCommittee(TheRocks)

RogerEvans TourismResearchCommittee

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Name Committee

RegFisk RedfernWaterlooMinisterialAdvisoryCommittee;UrbanRenewalPlanningGroup

LazarosGeorgiadis InternationalTradeUsersGroup;StatisticalCoordinationandUsersForum

EileenGilliland MurrayCampaignCommittee;Observer,MidNorthCoastBoard

DianeGlasson EventsMediaWorkingGroup;Observer,CentralNSWTourismBoard

WarwickGlenn AustralianFinancialCentreForumReferenceGroup;NationalInvestmentandAdvisoryBoard

JohnGrady CCSUInternalAuditCommittee

JimGrant AlburyWodongaCorporationLandDisposalAdvisoryCommittee;AlburyWodongaLandDisposalAdvisoryCommittee;RiverinaMurrayPrivateForestryDevelopmentCommittee;RiverinaMurraySoftwoodsWorkingGroup

LyndelGray 2009WorldMastersGamesMarketingCommittee;2009WorldMastersGamesMarketingSub–Committee;AustralianStandingCommitteeonTourism(ASCOT);BusinessEventsSydney(SpecialAdviser);NationalTourismandAviationAdvisoryCommittee;NSWFIFAWorldCupTaskforce;Observer,SouthCoastIllawarraBoard;StateTourismOfficesChiefExecutiveOfficersForum;Sydney2009WorldMastersGamesCEOmeeting;SydneyConventionandVisitorsBureau

PeterGray AustralianTechnologyShowcaseNationalCommittee

TonyGreen BoardofIllawarraInnovativeIndustryNetwork(i3net);IllawarraRegionalAirportManagementCommittee

HeatherIrvine AlburyWodongaAreaConsultativeCommittee

SusanJansen SeniorOfficers’CommitteeonDrugsandAlcohol

OliviaJenkins SustainableTourismCRC(NSW);TourismResearchCommittee

BobJohnson NationalICTAustraliaCentreofExcellenceLiaisonCommittee

LeanneJoyce NationalMarketingGroupconductedbyInvestAustralia

PaulJudge AustralianWineandBrandyCorporation–StatesAlliance;DSRDJointConsultativeCommittee;NSWIntensiveAgricultureConsultativeCommittee;NSWPorkIndustryTaskforce

StevenKerlander TheWarrenCentreforAdvancedEngineeringMajorProjectsCommittee

WayneLange ATDWPtyLtd;NationalOnlineSteeringCommittee(NOSC)

RhondaLawrie SouthernHighlandsJobsCareersExpo

DeanLong NationalTouristSignpostingReferenceGroup;SydneyMelbourneTouring(FromMar09);TouristAttractionSignpostingAssessmentCommittee

BillMabey ClarenceRiverWayProjectManagementCommittee;MtWarningCulderaNationalLandscapesCommittee;RainforestWayProjectManagementCommittee;RegionalCo-ordinationManagementGroup–NorthernArea;RegionalCo-ordinationManagementGroup–TheHunterArea

TomMcAlary Commonwealth/StatesWorkingPartyonSkilledMigration;NSWGovernmentImmigrationSettlementPlanningCommittee

BarryMcDonald CountryEnergySouthEastRegionalAdvisoryBoard

AlanMcGuigan LocalGovernmentandShiresAssociationTourismConferenceSteeringCommittee;TourismIndustryForum(TIF)

ColinMcLean AustralianRegionalTourismNetwork;Observer,BlueMountainsBoard(July08–Mar09);Observer,CentralCoastBoard(July08–Mar09)

BobMoes BlueMountainsCulturalCentreandMixedUseDevelopment–ProjectControlGroup

MegMontgomery BiodiscoveryWorkingGroup(asub-committeeoftheBiotechnologyLiaisonCommittee)–External;NSWScienceWeekCommittee

DominicaNelson Observer,OutbackBoard

MargaretO’Dwyer RegionalCo-ordinationManagementGroup–RiverinaMurray;RegionalCo-OrdinationManagementGroup,Illawarra&SouthEast

AnneO’Neil PopulationHealthResearchNetwork

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Name Committee

MichaelO’Sullivan AustralianInternationalSportingEventsSecretariat;AustralianSynchrotronResearchProgram;Commonwealth,StateandTerritoriesAdvisoryCommitteeonInnovation;NSWAirFreightandSeaFreightCouncils;TheBandwidthFoundry

MaraPatterson CityofSydneyOrganisingGroup(CSOG)monthlyatCEED;EventsLiaisonGroup(ELG)atEventsNSW,monthlyatEventsNSW

AlokRalhan NSWStateAviationWorkingGroup(appointed12June2009)

SteveRank NationalExecutiveofSmallBusinessAgencies;NSWEnterpriseWorkingBoard;NSWEntrepreneurshipCentrePtyLtd

JanineRicketts DepartmentofCommerceCentralCorporateServicesUnitClientSeniorOfficerGroup;MetroCEO'sSeniorOfficersGroup;MinisterialCouncilonInternationalTradeStandingCommitteeofOfficials;NSWPropertyCouncilEconomicDevelopmentCommittee;NSWSkillsCouncil;StateContractsControlBoard

ChrisRivett AdvisoryBoardforHitwise

TonySansom HunterInstituteAdvisoryCouncil;TillegraDamTaskforce

JulieScott GROWAreaConsultativeCommitteeJuly08–March09;SmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporation;SmallBusinessMinisterialCouncilOfficialsStandingCommittee;SmallBusinessRegulationReviewTaskforce

BernadetteSelfe RedfernWaterlooAuthorityMinisterialAdvisoryBoard;SteeringGroupfortheparticipationinConstruction;TwowaysTogetherEconomicDevelopmentClusterGroup

RachelSieff CommitteeforMarketingICTAustralia(CoMICTA);EmbeddedSystemsAustraliaSteeringCommittee;NSW.netClusterSteeringCommittee

JustineSmith AccreditedVisitorInformationCentreIndustryReferenceGroup;BackpackersOperatorsAssociation;SydneyTourismInformationProgram

VinceSmith AustralianInstituteofExportersAdvisoryBoard

NatalieStepanenko AustralasianComplianceInstitute;CouncilofSmallBusinessAssociationsofAustralia;GovernmentEnterpriseBusinessNetwork;GreenSkillsAdvisoryBoard(DET);SmallBusinessMinisterialCouncilClimateChangeWorkingGroup;SmallBusinessMinisterialCouncilRetailTenancyWorkingGroup;StandardsAustralia(ComplaintsHandlingStandardCommittee)

AllenTreanor ABNBusinessNamesSteeringCommittee;NSWBuildingIndustryCoordinationCommittee;NSWStateAviationWorkingGroup;SmallBusinessMinisterialCouncilClimateChangeWorkingGroup;StandingCommitteeOnTransport–AviationWorkingGroup

RowenaTucker CancerInstituteNSWCancerResearchAdvisoryCommittee;CardiovascularResearchNetworkManagementCommittee;DarlinghurstResearchHub;HubLiaisonGroup;NorthernSydneyMedicalResearchHubAdvisoryCommittee;PopulationHealthResearchNetwork;WestmeadResearchHubCouncil

DerekVanDyk Commonwealth,StateandTerritoryAdvisoryCouncilonInnovation;EnvironmentalTrustTechnicalCommittee;NanotechnologyStatesandTerritoriesCommittee;NCRISStatesandTerritoriesOfficialsCommittee;ScienceandInnovationAdvisoryPanel

PatriciaWilkinson ManagementGroup–Riverina;RegionalCo-Ordination;RegionalCo-OrdinationManagementGroup–NewEngland/NorthWest;RegionalCo-OrdinationManagementGroup–Riverina;RegionalCo-OrdinationManagementGroup–WesternArea

AnthonyWilliams AboriginalAdvisoryBoard;Hawkesbury-NepeanCatchmentManagementAuthorityBoard;TransfieldServicesAustralianP/L

SallyWilliams Australian-ArabChamberofCommerceManagementCommittee

TrevorWilson SouthernCrossUniversityCouncil

AdrianWood AustraliaChinaBusinessCouncil,MemberNSWBoard(ExOfficio)

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Occupational health and safetyThedepartmentcontinuestofocusonprovidingasafeandhealthyworkingenvironmentforitsstaff.Thedepartment’smaingoalistominimiseaccidentsandinjuriesbytakingpreventativemeasuresandpromotinghealthyworkpracticesandprograms.

Allworkplaceincidentsandinjurieswereinvestigatedandappropriateinjurymanagement,interventionandreturntoworkprogramsimplemented.

Keyactivitiesfortheyearincluded:

h NewOccupationalHealthandSafetyCommitteememberswereelectedtoreplaceretiringmembersandprovidedwithappropriatetraining

h QuarterlyCommitteemeetingswereheldtodealwithissuesstate-wide.

h Government’sWorkingTogetherStrategywasmonitoredandreportedon

h OHSworkplaceinspectionsandindividualworkstationassessmentsconductedasrequired

h Safeworkandworkstationassessmentswereconductedforstaffrelocatingaspartofthedepartment’srestructureprocess

h FirstAidRoomwascommissionedandtwoOccupationalFirstAidOfficersweretrained

h Freefluvaccinationswereprovidedtomorethan100staff

h ThedepartmentparticipatedinSafetyWeek,runningaseriesofactivitiesandeventsandinformationsessions

h Claimsreviewsheldquarterlywiththedepartment’sinsurer,Allianz

h Thedepartment’sOverseasTravel,RiskManagementandPersonalEffectsPolicywerereviewedandupdatedtoincluderecommendationsfromanevaluationcommitteereportcommissionedaftertheMumbaiincidentinIndia.

Fourworkerscompensationclaimswerelodgedinthereportingyearwhichrepresentsa25percentreductioninnumberclaimslodgedfromthepreviousyear.

TherewerenoinjuriesorprosecutionsundertheOccupational Health and Safety Act 2002.

Staff Support ServicesThedepartmentcontinueditsEmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)toprovidea24-hour,sevendayaweekindependentandconfidentialcounsellingservicestostaffandtheirfamilymembers.

Theseserviceswereusedtosupportstaff,theirfamiliesandothersaffectedbytheterroristincidentinMumbai.

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Industry and Investment NSWSTATE & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM DIVISION

Principal office

Level47MLCCentre19MartinPlaceSydneyNSW2000GPOBox5477SydneyNSW2001Tel: +61293386600Fax +61293386950Web:www.business.nsw.gov.au

Office hours:

9.00am–5.00pmMonday–Friday

OTHER METROPOLITAN OFFICES

NSW Office for Science and Medical Research

Level49MLCCentre19MartinPlaceSydneyNSW2000GPOBox5477SydneyNSW2001Tel: +61293386700Fax:+61293386720Web:www.osmr.nsw.gov.au

Office hours:

9.00am–5.00pmMonday–Friday

NSW Trade and Investment Centre & NSW Country Embassy

Level47MLCCentre19MartinPlaceSydneyNSW2000GPOBox5477SydneyNSW2001Tel: +61293386900Fax: +61293386609

Parramatta Business Centre

Level2470ChurchStreetNorthParramattaNSW2151POBox242ParramattaNSW2124Tel: +61288431100Fax: +61298909552

Retail Tenancy Unit

(Relocating to: Level 8, McKell Building, 2–24 Rawson Place, Sydney in September 2009 – Tel: +61 2 9777 8811)

Level43MLCCentre19MartinPlaceSydneyNSW2000GPOBox5477SydneyNSW2001Tel: +61282224800Fax: +61282224816FreeCall:1300795534(NSW)Email:RTU@business.nsw.gov.au

Tourism NSW

TourismHouse55HarringtonStreetTheRocksNSW2000GPOBox7050SydneyNSW2001Tel: +61299311111Fax: +61299311424Web:www.tourism.nsw.gov.au

Office hours:

8.30am-6.00pmMonday-Friday

REGIONAL NSW

Albury

620MacauleyStreetPOBox3415AlburyNSW2640Tel: +61260414808Tel: +61260212988(TNSW)Fax: +61260414818

Armidale

Suite6,Level1175RusdenStreetPOBox1138ArmidaleNSW2350Tel: +61267713284Fax:+61267713286

Bathurst – (Office closed 30/9/08)

235RussellStreetPOBox160BathurstNSW2795Tel: +61263326841Fax: +61263321129

Broken Hill

GroundFloor32SulphideStreetPOBox786BrokenHillNSW2880Tel: +61880878033Fax: +61880885100

Buronga

(Office closed 30/4/09)

Unit21SilverCityHighwayPOBox340BurongaNSW2739Tel: +61350238661Fax: +61350238441

Coffs Harbour

SuiteFLevel1144WestHighStreetPOBox1028CoffsHarbourNSW2450Tel: +61266519945Tel: +61266517625(TNSW)Fax: +61266580303Fax: +61266580352(TNSW)

Dubbo

Level147–59WingewarraStreetPOBox1039DubboNSW2830Tel: +61268833100Tel: +61268833107(TNSW)Fax: +61268833131

Goulburn

39GoldsmithStreetPOBox930GoulburnNSW2580Tel: +61248218000Fax: +61248218650

Grafton

(This office will relocate in November 2009 to Grafton Primary Industries Institute, Trenayr Road, Junction Hill, 2460. Contact numbers remain unchanged.)

Level150VictoriaStreetPOBox1385GraftonNSW2460Tel: +61266426511Fax:+61266426021

Lismore

Level3RousWaterBuilding218MolesworthStPOBox146LismoreNSW2480Tel: +61266224011Fax:+61266214609

Access

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Newcastle

Level3251WharfRoadNewcastleNSW2300Tel: +61249087333Fax: +61249297096

Nowra

57WorrigeeStreetPOBox112NowraNSW2541Tel: +61244211000Fax:+61244237957

Orange

Suite2Level1206LordsPlacePOBox1620OrangeNSW2800Tel: +61263608400Fax: +61263612400

Ourimbah

NorthLoopRoadUniversityofNewcastleCentralCoastCampusPOBox260OurimbahNSW2258Tel: +61243408700Fax: +61243401005

Port Macquarie

Suite1133–137GordonStreetPOBox2537PortMacquarieNSW2444Tel: +61265835647Fax: +61265835285

Tamworth

Level111–15DoweStreetPOBox1696TamworthNSW2340Tel: +61267661360Fax:+61267661378

Tweed Heads

CornerEden&HillStreetsPOBox851TweedHeadsNSW2485Tel: +61755993344Fax:+61755993354

Wagga Wagga

48FitzmauriceStreetPOBox1156WaggaWaggaNSW2650Tel: +61269216422Fax: +61269210780

Wollongong

Suite1,TerraceLevelCrownTower200CrownStreet(Mall)POBox5106WollongongNSW2520Tel: +61242259055Fax:+61242259056

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

Japan

(This office will relocate to new premises in November 2009)

28thFloor,NewOtaniGardenCourt,4-1Kioi-Cho,Chiyoda-Ku,Tokyo1020094JapanTel: 001181352140777Fax:001581352140780Email:tnswtyo@tnsw.or.jp

New Zealand

Level3,125TheStrandParnell,Auckland1NewZealandTel: 00116493077040Fax:00156493666173Email:tnsw@tnswnz.co.nz

North America

Suite1150,11thFloor6100CenterDriveLosAngelesCA90045UnitedStatesofAmericaTel: 001113106953235Fax:001513106411655Email:info@tourism-nsw.com

North Asia

(This office has relocated to Shanghai)

Suite6706-07,CentralPlaza18HarbourRoadWanchaiHongKongTel: 001185223121895/1018Fax:001585223121035Email:tnswhkg@netvigator.com

Shanghai

(This office will officially open in November 2009)

Level22,CITICSquare1168NanjingWestRoadShanghai,200041China

Guangzhou

(This office will officially open in November 2009)

UnitD,10thFloor,DevelopmentCentreBuildingNo.3LinjiangDadaoPearlRiverNewCity,TianheDistrictGuangzhouChina

South East Asia

#08-01/03,UnitedSquare101ThomsonRdSingapore307591Tel:00116562533888Fax:00156563524888Email:general@tourismnsw.com.sg

United Kingdom

Level6,AustraliaCentreStrand,LondonWC2B4LGUnitedKingdomTel: 0011442074384644or4643Fax:0015442072406690Email:saustin@tnsw.australia.com

India

(This office will officially open in November 2009)

3rdFloor,MakerChamberVI220NarimanRoadMumbai400021India

United Arab Emirates

(This office will officially open in December 2009)

Office803,8thFloor,AlMuhairyCentreSheikhZayedFirstAbuDhabi

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Index

AAboriginalBusinessDevelopment 22

Access 144

Appendices 101

AuditedFinancialStatements 43

AustralianTechnologyShowcase? 37

BBusinessandinnovationclusters 22

BusinessAdvisoryServices 22

BusinessMigration 19

CConsultants 102

ConsumerResponse 103

ControlledEntities 103

CorporateFramework 8

CountryWeek 32

CreativeIndustries 17,19

CreditCardUseCertification 104

DDefence 25

DepartmentFunctionalStructure 3

DestinationDevelopment 35

DisabilityActionPlan 104

DriveforTalentProgram 29

EEqualEmploymentOpportunity 105

EthnicAffairsPriorityStatement 107

Boardofmanagement 11

ExportDevelopment 23

FFinancialOverview 12

FinancialServices 42

Financialservicessector 16,27

FreedomofInformation 108

GGovernance 11

GovernmentSustainabilityPolicy 112

GrantstoNon-governmentOrganisations 114

Greenindustries 17

GuaranteeofService 129

HHomeBasedBusiness 23

HumanResources 129

IInformationandCommunicationTechnology 17,37,40

InformationandManagementServices 41,130

Investmentattraction 16–20

InternalAudit 131

JJobssummit 4,16,26

LLandDisposal 131

Legislation 11

LetterofSubmission 2

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MMajorAssets 131

MajorWorksinProgress 131

Manufacturing 17,27

MarketingNewSouthWalesOverseas 34

MarketingNewSouthWaleswithinAustralia 33

MarketingRegionalNSW 33,35

MarketingSydney 33

NNSWStatePlan 9,10,27

NSWTradeandInvestmentCentre 29

OObjectivesandResults 8,10

Operatingenvironment 14

OverseasTravel 132

OverviewbytheDirectorGeneral 4

PPaymentofaccounts 134

Performancehighlights 6,7

PrivacyandPersonalInformation 135

PublicationsandPromotionalMaterial 135

RRegionalBusinessGrowthPlans 7,29

RegionalDevelopmentBoards 7

ResearchandDevelopment 137

RetailTenancyUnit 30

RiskManagementandInsurance 138

SScienceandmedicalresearchsupport 36–40,116–120

ScienceEXPOsed 39

SeniorExecutiveService 139

SignificantCommitteesMembership 140

SmallBusinessDevelopmentCorporation 28,89,103

SmallBusinessMonth 23,29

SteppingUpProgram 21

Stakeholderengagement 27

TTourismIndustrystrategy 30

TourismNSWBoard 28,104

WWasteReductionandPurchasingPolicy 112

WomeninBusinessProgram 22

Workers’CompensationandOccupationalHealthandSafety 143

ISSN 1327-8177

Published by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development

Total Cost: report preparation: $41,089

Designed by: Equation Corporate Design

An electronic copy of the Annual Report is available on our website: www.business.nsw.gov.au

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