About the ICT Industry

Publications about the ICT Industry


ICT Industry Plan 2005-2010: Progress Report
February 2009
A progress report on the ICT Industry Plan 2005-2010 detailing the highlights, achievements and progress of the Plan.

Victorian Government ICT Industry Plan 2005-2010 Progress Report (PDF, 1.36mb, 22 pages)



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Emerging ICT Market Strategy: South Africa
December 2007
An overview of research conducted by the Centre for Strategic Economic Studies, Victoria University and BMI-Tech Knowledge Group, indicating that the South African market has potential opportunities for Victorian ICT companies.

Emerging ICT Market Strategy: South Africa, PDF 650KB, 28 pages




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Emerging ICT Market Strategy: China
October 2006
A preview of the informed research undertaken by Terranovate on the Chinese ICT market and the trends and opportunities for the Victorian ICT sector.

Emerging ICT Market Strategy: China, PDF 828KB, 24 pages




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eResearch: an eRevolution
October 2006
Victoria must embed eResearch across our science sector and we must join the global trend to eResearch practices in order to remain competitive and relevant. This publication demonstrates how the State Government is doing this.

eResearch: an eRevolution, PDF 660KB, 14 pages




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eSecurity in Victoria
October 2006
'eSecurity in Victoria: Developing Locally, Delivering Globally' describes Victoria’s strengths in the eSecurity sector – from the training of a skilled workforce, through world-class R&D facilities and infrastructure to connections to global markets.

eSecurity in Victoria, PDF 1.4MB, 24 pages




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Victorian Government ICT Industry Plan 2005-2010
December 2005 (reprinted 2007)
The Victorian Government's ICT Industry Plan draws on the wealth of ideas, comments and suggestions from a broad range of stakeholders to create a strategic plan for the continued vibrancy of the ICT industry in Victoria.

Victorian Government ICT Industry Plan 2005 - 2010 (PDF 1.3MB, 43 pages)

Fact Sheet (PDF 29KB, 2 pages)



Cover image - SpywareTaking care of spyware
September 2005

Taking care of spyware
has been developed by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA) to give
you information about how to identify spyware, remove it and prevent it.
Taking care of spyware (PDF 800KB, 18 pages)


Cover image - World Class BusinessWorld Class Business - Growing Victoria's eLearning Industry
April 2004
World Class Business has been developed to support and promote the eLearning industry in Victoria.

World Class Business - Growing Victoria's eLearning Industry (PDF 300KB, 14 pages)




Cover image - e-waste reportElectronic Waste Recycling Development Strategy for Victoria
March 2004

This report presents findings of a project undertaken by Meinhardt Infrastructure & Environment for Multimedia Victoria regarding end-of-life management of used televisions, computers and related peripherals (referred to as 'e-waste').


Electronic Waste Recycling Development Strategy for Victoria (PDF 285KB, 49 pages)




Game Plan: Game On


Released February 2003

An innovative industry development initiative designed to grow Victoria's computer game industry through specific initiatives in infrastructure, business growth and skills.




Game Plan: Game On (582k)


Game Plan: The Next Level


Released November 2001

A blueprint for growing the Victorian computer game industry.




Game Plan: The Next Level (56k)



Victoria's E-commerce Advantage


Released June 2001

The first e-commerce policy ever produced by a Victorian Government. The plan will help small businesses access the Victorian Government's electronic purchasing, fund a team of e-commerce advocates to provide hands-on business support, and fund a database to help businesses locate IT and e-commerce experts.


Victoria's E-commerce Advantage (348k)




ICT Excellence


Released March 2003

Provides a snapshot of Victoria's ICT Industry including Telecommunications, Creative Content and Interactive Applications.





ICT Excellence, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (60k, 1 page)



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Growing Tomorrow's Industries Today - Information and Communications Technology Industry Plan


Released November 2001

The most comprehensive ICT industry plan of any Government and our blue print for actively shaping our economic future.




Growing Tomorrow's Industries Today - Information and Communications Technology Industry Plan (147k)



Online Service Delivery : lessons of experience


Released August 1998

This report presents the findings of a study undertaken by the Victorian Government and Simsion Bowles & Associates to survey the experiences of a range of organisations delivering services online.



Online Service Delivery (158k)