Trade Minister Visit to Shanghai and Inland China

Trade: the 2009-10 Budget

The Federal Government has delivered an extra $50 million for the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) this financial year, to help small and medium sized exporters through the global recession.

The extra funding will be paid to an estimated 1800 Australian companies that employ more than 34,000 workers. The grants are administered by Austrade.

The Government will also provide $14.9 million over three years for The Clean Energy Trade and Investment Strategy.

The Minister for Trade Simon Crean said the initiative would open up new clean energy opportunities for Australian businesses on the international stage, and support new jobs for Australians in areas like renewable energy, green buildings and sustainable water technologies.

For further information:
www.austrade.gov.au