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The Australian Government is committed to developing Australia's biotechnology industry and making it globally competitive by fostering innovation and international partnerships. The Government has invested in world class research and development infrastructure, and created one of the most transparent and efficient regulatory environments in the world. The Australian Government also provides assistance for international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies interested in expanding operations into Australia.

Senator the Hon. Kim Carr, the Australian Government Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research will be leading the Australian delegation to BIO 2008.

The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research strives as a key priority to encourage the sustainable growth of Australian industries by developing a national innovation system that drives knowledge creation, cutting edge science and research, international competitiveness and greater productivity. The Department is committed to developing policies and delivering programs, in partnership with stakeholders, to provide lasting economic benefits ensuring Australia's competitive future.

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government’s international trade and investment facilitation agency. It is dedicated to helping Australian companies expand their activities internationally. Worldwide, Austrade is represented in over 140 locations in more than 60 countries, including a domestic network throughout Australia.

Austrade has an established biotechnology industry team who can assist international pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to partner with Australia’s leading biotechnology companies and clusters of excellence. For assistance email biotechology@austrade.gov.au or go to www.austrade.com

To find out more about business opportunities in Australia and tapping into Australia's booming biotechnology industry, please contact:

Fred Welz
Senior Investment Commissioner
North America (U.S., Canada & Mexico)
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research
Australian Government
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Australian Consulate-General
575 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 243-2076
Fax: (415) 536-1983
fred.welz@invest.gov.au

Kelly Sims
Investment Director
North America (U.S., Canada & Mexico)
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research
Australian Government
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Australian Consulate-General
575 Market Street, Suite 1800
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 243-2064
Fax: (415) 536-1983
kelly.sims@invest.gov.au
Internet: www.innovation.gov.au

John Couttie
Investment Director
North America (U.S., Canada & Mexico)
Department of Innovation, Industry, Science & Research
Australian Government
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Australian Consulate-General
150 East 42nd Street
34th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Tel: (212) 351-6576
Fax: (212) 867-2350
john.couttie@invest.gov.au

Helen Karuso
Senior Business Development Manager (Biotechnology)
Austrade Washington
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Embassy of Australia
1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20036
Tel: (202) 797 3472
Fax: (202) 797 3300
helen.karuso@austrade.gov.au