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Adrian Boden South East Melbourne Manufacturers Alliance (SEMMA) Ph: 9768 2524 www.semma.com.au Tiffany Murray Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce Ph: 9768 3283 www.greaterdandenongchamber.com.au Emilio Di Sisto Stakeholder Editorial Ph: 8571 1346 business@cgd.vic.gov.au Views expressed by individual contributors in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of Greater Dandenong. Material from Stakeholder, Greater Dandenong‘s business news may be reproduced for noncommercial purposes provided the source is acknowledged, e.g. ‘This material first appeared in the City of Greater Dandenong’s Stakeholder publication, June 2017.' To receive your copy of Stakeholder electronically, email business@cgd.vic.gov.au to provide your details.
his June edition is devoted to the many forms of help on offer to our local businesses. Whether it's from government programs or member organisations, read on to find out how to tap into and make the most of the opportunities. We report on the assistance provided to startups, micro and small businesses. There are two pages outlining our commitment and strategies to develop and focus our energies on fostering a growing and collaborative business community. The Victorian Government has developed a series of six sector strategies under the Future Industries Fund. We provide an overview of these strategies on pages six, to ten. The Australian Government also provides support and guidance for businesses and you can read about these throughout this edition. Energy and the impact on businesses is highlighted on pages 13 and 19, as are the local Sustainability Awards and the recently opened Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
Paul Kearsley.
Our region is strategically placed to take advantage of the offerings of government and to utilise the many organisations and associated networks that are located here. Come take advantage. Paul Kearsley Group Manager, Greater Dandenong Business
Victorian Government budget recap
Australian Government budget recap
Extra $10 million for the Local $5 million to boost the Future Industry Fund for Transition Industries Manufacturing Fund (LIFT) (see page 6) Program (FIMP) (see page 6)
$100 million to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Fund to boost innovation, skills and employment in advanced manufacturing
$5.8 million in new funding to boost the number of social enterprises (see page 20)
Payroll tax-free threshold will increase
Implementation of the recommendations from the Small Business Regulatory Review
Increased Small Business Victoria online service delivery
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The instant asset write off will be extended for a further 12 months to 30 June 2018, allowing small businesses with an annual turnover of less than $10 million to immediately deduct eligible assets each costing less than $20,000.
The establishment of a $1.5 billion Skilling Australians Fund
The establishment of a $1 billion National Housing Infrastructure Facility