DEPARTMENT OF INNOVATION, INDUSTRY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dom Tassone Manager Building and Construction Services Project Director-Australian Urban Systems Level 35, 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia Tel:+61 3 9651 9182 Fax: +61 3 9651 9505 E-mail: dom.tassone@iird.vic.gov.au Website: www.busmess.vic.gov.au

Melbourne has expenenced an architectural renaissance over the past few years and now boasts some of the worlds most innovative buildings and structures. I am very pleased to be involved with such a wonderful group of professionals that have contributed to and continue to play a significant part in the development of Melbourne's urban fabric and systems.

The Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development (DIIRD) is the Victorian Government lead agency responsible for encouragmg business growth & securing investment, promotmg exports & creatmg employment opportunities for Victorians.

The services sector is the largest component of the Victorian economy (80% of Gross State Product) and the Office of Manufacturing and Service Industnes within DIIRD is specifically responsible with growing and developmg Victona's services and manufacturing sectors.

The Victonan building & construction industry is mature, innovative and extremely competitive and plays a significant role in the State's economy contributing around 7% of Gross State Product and employing more than 200,000 people.
There are 11 Victonan Government Busmess Offices (VGBO) located in key overseas locations & serve as the first pomt of contact with the Victonan Government. There are three VGBOs in China