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The Budget 2003 Releases

The press releases issued to coincide with the delivery of the Budget on 15 May 2003

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Economic Development
Whole-of-government approach to Economic Development "Budget 2003 shows an integrated, whole-of-government approach to sustainable economic growth and innovation," says Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton.
Budget support for industry taskforce work The government has set aside $110 million over four years to respond to the recommendations from the four sector taskforces established for Biotechnology, Design, Screen Production and Information and Communication Technologies.
Economic innovation boosted by business clusters Budget 2003 provides more support for groups of businesses to get together to share experience, talent and innovative ideas so that they can take on the world and win, Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton said today.
Private-public partnerships vital for economic innovation Budget 2003 allocates close to $8 million in 2002-03 to support the government's growing partnership with the biotechnology, creative industries and information and communication technology sectors, Economic, Industry and Regional Development Minister Jim Anderton said today.


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