Document Type: Annual Report

The 2015-16 year was one of challenge, contrasts, good outcomes and disappointments. This guide is designed to help you through the EOI process.

Numerous global economic issues and the strong Australian dollar accounted for the challenging climate in 2011–12. This year also saw an increase in the running costs for businesses, and we will start to see the impact of this in the next financial year.

The aftermath of the global financial crisis, the resources boom, a strong Australian dollar, a potential price on carbon and a multi-paced economy—the environment that Industry Capability Network (ICN) Limited operated in 2010-11 was indeed challenging.

Major highlights for the year included the Minister’s announcement of an extra $8.5 million over four years to boost Australian industry participation in supply opportunities and the subsequent engagement of six National Sector Managers within ICN.

This report reflects the shorter reporting period as we adjust to the revised financial year arrangements approved at our AGM when the members resolved to change the company operational year to coincide with our funding from the Australian Government, which is aligned with the financial year.

The rapid development of markets both locally and globally has meant that the Network’s services have continued to be strongly sought and our delivery continues to be extremely well regarded in the highest circles. Not only have we continued to provide core services, building on over twenty five years of experience but our presence globally … Continued