business.gov.au - Whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running a business. Offers access to all business related government assistance, information and services. Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - Committed to encouraging the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing policies and delivering programs which provide lasting economic benefits ensuring Australia's competitive future. Chief Scientist for Australia - Provides high-level independent advice to the Prime Minister and other Ministers on matters relating to science, technology and innovation. National Measurement Institute - Responsible for coordinating Australia's measurement system, and for establishing units and standards of measurement through the development and maintenance of standards of measurement, reference materials and reference methods. IP Australia - Administers Australia's intellectual property (IP) rights system, specifically patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights. Attempts to ensure that Australians benefit from the effective use of IP, particularly through increased innovation, investment and trade. CSIRO - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. Australian Research Council - Statutory authority delivering policy and programs that advance Australian research and innovation globally and benefit the community. Site features lists of available grants, publications, media releases, and the ARC strategic plan. Australian Institute of Marine Science - Aims to generate the knowledge needed for the sustainable use and protection of the marine environment through innovative, world-class scientific and technological research. Anglo-Australian Observatory - Operates the Anglo-Australian and UK Schmidt telescopes on behalf of the astronomical communities of Australia and the UK. Find an online catalogue, astronomy preprints, newsletters, links to astronomy journals, and a thesaurus of astronomy terms. Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation - Seeks to provide expert scientific and technical advice across the nuclear fuel cycle to government and to support Australia's national strategic and nuclear policy objectives. Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies - Information about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Online publications including native title research, deaths in custody, and indigenous languages. CSIRO Land and Water - The research laboratory for advanced studies of environmental systems and the management of natural resources. Science - Provides information about Commonwealth of Australia science and technology interests, a directory of all Commonwealth departments and agencies with interests in science and technology.