This discussion paper has been released to seek consultation on options to support the translation of research into commercial outcomes. As part of its Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda, the Australian Government will develop and implement a strategy to improve Australia’s economic performance through better translation of research into commercial outcomes. Better translation of research...

This report is the outcome of a scoping exercise commissioned by the National Water Commission (NWC) to determine the water licences and allocations to Indigenous people for commercial use across all States and Territories (except the Australian Capital Territory) in Australia. This preliminary study was carried out between mid December 2008 and early February 2009...

Through a detailed comparison with Canada and New Zealand, Melanie Durette demonstrates that the Australian government's approach to Indigenous customary and commercial fishing rights stands outside developments in other Commonwealth countries. The paper focuses on commercial fishing in particular as an opportunity for Indigenous people to more fully realise their economic rights.

PRIME MINISTER’S FOREWORD The Australian Government is committed to the future prosperity of our nation and to fostering and improving our record of innovation. It is only through a world-class education and skills development system, and access to the best ideas and technology in the world, that we can grow our economic prosperity and nurture...

Jon Altman and Mike Dillon explore the role of government as risk manager for commercial development and resource management on Indigenous land, and outline the principles that must underpin any intervention program. They propose a new investment scheme to assist development and natural resource management on the growing Indigenous estate which ensures that commercial and...