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Our portfolio

We fall within The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education organisational structure as a prescribed agency under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, but operate independently of the department on financial matters and with some degree of autonomy on other matters.

We are the Australian Government agency responsible for granting patent, trade mark, industrial design and plant breeders' rights. We also:

  • manage programs to educate and promote awareness of the benefit of effective protection and use of intellectual property (IP)
  • provide policy advice to government
  • develop legislation to support Australia's IP system
  • contributes to bilateral and multilateral negotiations to improve IP protection internationally. 
Australia's IP system is well regarded both nationally and internationally and is vital in promoting innovation, investment and international competitiveness.

Portfolio budget statements

The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and Tertiary Education Portfolio Budget 2012-13 incorporates our budget report.



Last Updated: 16/5/2012