NSW Department of State and Regional Development
The New South Wales Department of State and Regional Development offers a range of programs to assist innovative businesses including: Technology Awareness Programs and Innovation Advisory Services.
http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/

ABC New Inventors
ABC’s television series featuring new inventions, innovations and designs.
http://abc.net.au/tv/newinventors/

AusIndustry
AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business unit within the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR). AusIndustry provides a range of incentives for Australian businesses to invest, innovate and be internationally competitive. AusIndustry products cover a range of industry sectors and business needs.
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/

ausinvent Online Innovation Advisory Service
ausinvent is the online Innovation Advisory Service helping innovators develop their bright ideas. Includes the latest innovation related news and events, access to free and subsidised innovation services, an online exhibition and more. ausinvent is an initiative of the NSW Department of State and Regional Development.
http://www.ausinvent.com/

Australian Patent Attorney Directory
A leading referral point for inventors and innovative small businesses seeking patent attorney services. The site lists all patent attorney firms practicing within Australia, along with related news, information and events.
http://www.patentattorney.org.au/

Australian Small Scale Offerings Board Limited (ASSOB)
ASSOB provides a platform for direct investment into some of Australia's most exciting Small & Medium sized businesses.
http://www.assob.com.au/

Australian Technology Showcase
The Australian Technology Showcase program is a promotional and networking government program targeted at small and medium sized Australian business enterprises with innovative, cutting edge technologies.
http://ats.business.gov.au/

business.gov.au
Your business gateway to government information and services. It is a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.
http://business.gov.au/

Catapult
Catapult is the ABC Online's website about good ideas, invention and innovation.
http://www.abc.net.au/catapult/

Design Institute of Australia
Promotes the value of design and designers to industry, business, government and the community.
http://www.dia.org.au/

Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC)
The ECIC mission is to encourage entrepreneurship and wealth creation by developing capability in the management (including project management) of innovation and its commercialisation.
http://www.ecic.adelaide.edu.au/

Industry Capability Network
ICN is a national network of independent industry consultancies, which are managed by industry and sponsored by state governments, to achieve beneficial outcomes for local industry (Australian and NZ) and the local economy. ICN provides a unique range of services to project proponents and local suppliers, from 24 offices throughout Australia, and from one office in New Zealand.
http://www.icn.org.au/au/

IP Australia
IP Australia is the Federal Government agency responsible for granting rights in patents, trade marks and designs - all types of intellectual property (IP). Understanding IP is an important step in the innovation cycle - it can help you make the most of your good idea. IP Australia produces a range of resources specifically developed to help SMEs.
http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/

ManufactureLink
ManufactureLink intelligently connects buyers with suppliers, providing Australia's custom manufacturing industry with a fast, efficient network of sourcing and supply opportunities.
http://www.manufacturelink.com.au/

National Innovation Website
The objective of the National Innovation website is to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of innovation and entrepreneurship for all Australians. This website is maintained by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, Australian Government.
http://www.innovation.gov.au/

Packaging Council of Australia Inc
The Packaging Council of Australia is a national Association of raw material suppliers, packaging manufacturers, packaging users, retailers and packaging designers/consultants.
http://www.packcoun.com.au/

Patent Search Australia
Professional patent search services and access to free patent databases.
http://www.patentsearch.com.au/

Powerhouse Museum - Australia Innovates
An online guide to innovation in Australia's industries.
http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/australia_innovates/

Smart Start
Designed to introduce you to basic intellectual property (IP) concepts if you are starting or buying a business.
http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/smartstart/

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development while safeguarding the public interest.
http://www.wipo.int/portal/index.html.en