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Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price, in collaboration with the co-chairs of the CDIC advisory board, has formally released a discussion paper that will form the basis of the review of the CDIC commissioned by the government.
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The discussion paper provides a guide for a broad range of stakeholders to reflect on their experiences with the CDIC and provide suggestions for improving the centre’s activities into the future.
Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price said the review would incorporate feedback from small businesses in both regional and metro areas, industry associations, state and territory governments, and individuals with an interest in the CDIC.
“The review is an opportunity to look for new ways to deliver a stronger CDIC that will be able to effectively meet the needs of small and regional businesses,” Minister Price explained.
The CDIC supports Australian businesses entering or working in the defence industry. The CDIC:
- helps businesses navigate the defence market;
- provides specialist advice on improving competitiveness and accessing global markets;
- facilitates connections between businesses and Defence;
- links Australian innovators and researchers to the Defence Innovation Hub and the Next Generation Technologies Fund; and
- undertakes sector-wide projects to support industry development.
The CDIC is headquartered in Adelaide, with advisers and facilitators across all the states and territories to form a national advisory network. They are supported by AusIndustry’s outreach network, which extends the CDIC’s reach to regional areas.
Minister Price added, “The CDIC should function as a vital conduit between Defence and industry, and I’m hoping the feedback and ideas we gather from the review will ensure we’re giving businesses the best possible advice and support.”
The CDIC service is delivered by the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources on behalf of Defence and it will be consulted as part of the review. The review and its recommendations will be delivered to the minister mid-year.
The CDIC’s mission is to work with industry and Defence to build a world-class, globally competitive and sustainable Australian industry as a fundamental input to capability. It partners with industry, Defence, and state and territory governments to combine knowledge and networks towards this goal.
The formal consultation period will end on Sunday, 24 May 2020, with the review and its findings delivered to government by mid-2020.
