Textile, Clothing and Footwear Small Business Program
Application Form
DEADLINES APPLY: APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 28 FEBRUARY 2014
Applications must be received by 5pm Local Time on Friday, 28 February 2014
for projects to commence on 1 July 2014
All applications must be received by mail or in person at AusIndustry by this deadline.
Privacy and confidentiality
The use and disclosure of information provided to AusIndustry, a division of the Department of Industry
(the ‘Department’) by applicants for the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Small Business Program is
regulated by the relevant provisions and penalties of the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Small Business
Program Determination 2005, Public Service Act 1999, the Public Service Regulations, the Privacy Act
1988, the Crimes Act 1914, the Criminal Code and general law.
The Department will use the information provided in this form for the purposes of discharging its
functions under the program, and for related uses. These functions, which are set out in the TCF Small
Business Program Customer Information Guide, include determining eligibility for assistance under the
program, assessing merit, preparing grant agreements, calculating the amount of funding that will be
paid to successful applicants, and assisting with compliance activities. The Department may also use
information received in applications in any other legitimate Departmental business.
While the Department will seek to protect sensitive information from disclosure to external parties,
disclosure of some confidential information may occur as specified in the TCF Small Business Program
Customer Information Guide or as mentioned in this application form.
As part of the assessment of this application, the Department may need to consult with and provide
material from the application to other government agencies or bodies, other organisations and/or
relevant individuals, in order to substantiate any claims or statements made in the application form, or to
otherwise assist in the assessment of the application. If this occurs, the Department will endeavour to
ensure that the parties who are consulted observe appropriate confidentiality.
Applicants must clearly identify any confidential information that is included in, or submitted with this
application in an attachment to this application headed ‘Confidential Information’. Where an application
contains genuinely confidential information, the Department will ensure that the information is kept on a
strictly limited, need to know, basis. Detailed confidential information contained in applications may be
disclosed for audit purposes to contractors or other experts engaged by the Department, the AuditorGeneral and to other Commonwealth agencies for audit, reporting and law enforcement purposes.
Further, the Department may release confidential information if it obtains the applicant’s consent or is
required or permitted by law to do so. This could happen, for example, if the Department is required to
respond to a resolution of the Parliament, or the order of a court.
Following approval of an application, the broad details of an application (for example, the identity of the
successful applicant/consortium members, the amount of payment and a brief description of the project)
will be disclosed by the Department for purposes such as promoting the program, reporting on its
operation and policy development. This information may also be used in answering questions from the
Parliament and its committees.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Contact the AusIndustry hotline
on 13 28 46 or
hotline@ausindustry.gov.au
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Before beginning
You must be eligible to apply for the TCF Small Business Program i.e. you must meet all the
Eligibility Criteria (complete Checklist below). For information:

Read the TCF Small Business Program Customer Information Guide (at
www.ausindustry.gov.au) for information on the grant program, including eligibility and
how to complete an application.

Speak to a Customer Service Manager about the program, eligibility to apply and the
applicant’s obligations. Ring the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46, or the Victorian State
Office on (03) 9268 7565.
The TCF Small Business Program is a competitive grants program to improve the ‘Business
Enterprise Culture’ of TCF small businesses that do not qualify for assistance under the TCF
(SIP) Scheme, the TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme or the Clothing and Household Textile Building
Innovative Capability (BIC) Scheme.
You must demonstrate that the project will change your ‘Business Enterprise Culture’ (the
way your business operates); for example, the way you apply strategies, or manage decisionmaking through improved information systems, and/or production processes.
Eligibility self-assessment checklist
Complete this checklist before commencing the application process, to determine whether or
not the applicant is eligible to apply for funding under the TCF Small Business Program.
Click on a box to check Yes or No
1.
Can you confirm that the applicant business has not received funding from the TCF
(SIP) Scheme, the TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme, or the Clothing and Household Textile
Building Innovative Capability (BIC) Scheme?
Yes
No
2.
Does the TCF small business (or each TCF small business in the case of a consortium)
have fewer than 20 employees (full-time equivalents)?
Yes
No
3.
Does the TCF small business undertake eligible TCF activities (eg manufacture, or
design for manufacture, in Australia - refer to the TCF SBP Customer Information
Guide)?
Yes
No
4.
Did the TCF small business have a turnover greater than $100,000 in the last year?
Yes
No
5.
Is the proposed project aimed at improving the ‘Business Enterprise Culture’ of the TCF
small business?
Yes
No
6.
Can the applicant provide evidence that it can make cash contribution of no less than
25% of eligible project expenditure towards the funding of the project?
Yes
No
7.
Is the TCF small business solvent and not under any administrative arrangement?
Yes
No
8.
Is the applicant applying for funding of no more than $50,000 (exclusive of GST)?
Yes
No
Where the answer to any of the above questions is NO you do not satisfy the
eligibility requirements and are not eligible to submit an application for funding.
If you need clarification on any of the above questions in relation to your eligibility, please
contact the TCF SBP team on (03) 9268 7565.
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Important information
An application that does not meet the eligibility criteria will not be assessed. All applications
received on or before the closing date that meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed against
the merit criteria.
Assessment is based on responses contained in the application. The information provided
enables AusIndustry to assess eligibility and merit under the program. The application is then
ranked for suitability against other applications received – it is a competitive process.
The number of grants in any round will be subject to the availability of funding and the quality
of the applications received.
Applications will be dealt with in accordance with the standards and principles set out in the
AusIndustry Customer Service Charter.
Advice on completing the application form
Please answer all questions and provide examples where possible. Once the word-fillable form
has been completed, it should be printed and signed and posted or delivered to AusIndustry.
Please note that the contact person and the signatory for this application should, unless an
individual or sole trader, be an employee or director of the applicant and authorised to provide
any further information and receive notices relevant to this application. E2 should be
completed if a consultant has assisted with the application form.
Applicants are encouraged to provide concise and factual responses. Competitive assessment
of applications is based primarily on answers to the merit criteria, and consistency of all
answers with the project description and supporting attachments such as consultant briefs,
quotes, awards, etc.
The key terms and phrases used in this application are as defined in the TCF Small Business
Program Customer Information Guide, the Textile Clothing and Footwear Small Business
Program Determination 2005 and the Textile Clothing and Footwear Small Business Program
Determination (Amendment) 2011.
Submitting an application
The applicant is not permitted to modify the wording or layout of the application form. If the
application is not complete, or if the form has been modified, it may not be accepted.
The completed and signed application may be submitted by post to:
The Manager
TCF Small Business Program
AusIndustry
GPO Box 85
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
or at other AusIndustry State offices, or Regional Office locations by arrangement.
All applications (whether posted or hand delivered) must be received by AusIndustry no later
than 5pm local time on Friday, 28 February 2014.
If the application is successful, the applicant will receive a letter offering grant support.
The successful applicant must execute a grant agreement with the Commonwealth within 30
days from the date of the offer, unless extended in writing by the Commonwealth. A sample
grant agreement is available on the AusIndustry website at www.ausindustry.gov.au.
Further assistance
For assistance with the application process, or if difficulties are experienced with completing
this form, please contact the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46.
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Part A
Applicant details
A1 Name of applicant
All applicants:
Legal business/company name
(as registered for ABN on the Australian
Business Register)
Trading name
Provide your name here if you are an individual/sole trader/partnership:
Title
Given name
Other name(s)
Family name
Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
A2 Applicant business registrations (where applicable)
Australian Company Number (ACN)
Australian Business Number (ABN)
Is the applicant registered for GST?
Yes
No
A3 Applicant’s primary contact
Title
Given name
Other name(s)
Family name
Job title
Contact details
Office telephone number
Mobile telephone number
Office fax number
Email address
A4 Applicant addresses
Registered business street address
Address line 1
Address line 2
Address line 3
Suburb/town
State/Territory
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Postcode
Business postal address
Is this address the same as the registered business street address above?
Yes
No
(If No, please complete the following)
Address line 1
Address line 2
Address line 3
Suburb/town
State/Territory
Postcode
Website address (where applicable)
Business email address (where
applicable)
A5 Applicant’s Turnover
Previous year’s turnover (ie 2012/13 or 2013) must be greater than $100,000 to be
eligible. Please attach a letter from your accountant confirming turnover (template
attached at Appendix B)
Financial / Calendar Year:
Annual Turnover (A$): $
A6 Consortium details
Is the applicant in a consortium and planning to undertake the project with other
consortium members?
No

Yes 
Go to A8
Provide the following information for all other consortium members.
Note: At least one member in the consortium must be a TCF small business.
Registered business name/company name
ABN
Tick if an
eligible TCF
small
business
Note: The applicant and the other consortium members must not have been named as
organisations that have not complied with the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace
Act 1999.
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A7 Consortium agreement
If the applicant represents a consortium, a draft or executed copy of the consortium
agreement / agency agreement must be provided with this application.
Consortium agreement attached.
Note: The lead member of the consortium must be appointed by all the other consortium
members as an agent with the power to act on their behalf for the purposes of the project.
See TCF Small Business Program Customer Information Guide for more information.
 Now complete A8, A9 & A10 for each TCF small business that is a member of the
consortium.
A8 Eligible TCF activities
a) Select the type of business activity currently being undertaken by the TCF small
business by checking either:
Design and manufacture in Australia by the same business
Design in Australia, for manufacture by another entity in Australia on behalf of the business
Manufacturing activities undertaken in Australia
What is the percentage of manufacturing activities undertaken in Australia?
%
What percentage of the business’s activities is focused on eligible TCF activity?
%
b) Check the boxes to indicate the applicant’s eligible TCF activities [see Attachment A]:
A.
Textile fibre, yarn & fabric
manufacturing
B.
Knitting mills manufacturing
C.
Clothing manufacturing
D. Footwear manufacturing
E.
Leather manufacturing
*G. Made- up textile or leather
product
* Note: Part G is only eligible if the product manufactured includes an activity in part A to
E. So if you select ‘G’ please also tick another category to indicate which A to E activity is
involved.
A9 Current business profile
Attach a business plan (summary) if relevant
Provide an overview of the applicant’s current business operations, eg, core business,
products, any outsourced activities, key markets, current strategy and risks. (No more
than 150 words).
What year was the business established?
A10 Number of employees
Note: An employee is defined as any individual (that is, a permanent full-time, part-time
or casual worker) for whom the employer is required to withhold an amount under Section
12-35 or 12-40 of Schedule 1 to the Taxation Administration Act 1953.
a) How many employees does the TCF small business(s) have?
b) If part-time, what is the number of Full Time Equivalents (FTE)?
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Part B
The Project
B1 Project working title (up to 15 words)
B2 Project details: Description, Rationale & Objective
Description of the project – what is it about; how will it be organised; who will manage
it? (up to 100 words)
Note: The project must be aimed at improving the ‘Business Enterprise Culture’ of the TCF
small business. It should not relate to routine business activities. Refer to the TCF Small
Business Program Customer Information Guide for more information.
Rationale for the project – why is change needed, what has been holding back the
business? (up to 100 words)
Objective of the project - What will the business look like when the project is completed?
(up to 100 words)
B3 Project plan
The project must be completed within twelve months, ie between 01/07/2014 and
30/06/2015
Project Start Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
Project End Date: (dd/mm/yyyy)
Please outline a detailed project plan in progressive stages. Under each milestone
heading, add dot points to list the main activities to be undertaken to achieve that
milestone. The start/end dates must be consistent with those above. Note: Minimum 3 to
maximum 5 milestones.
Milestones: Give each Milestone a heading in the space alongside,
and list related Activities below, as dot points. Use the tab key to
enter each new grey text box below.
Proposed
Start Date
Proposed
End Date
(dd/mm/yyyy)
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Milestone 1:
Activities:
-
Milestone 2:
Activities:
-
Milestone 3:
Activities:
-
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Milestones: Give each Milestone a heading in the space alongside,
and list related Activities below, as dot points. Use the tab key to
enter each new grey text box below.
Proposed
Start Date
Proposed
End Date
(dd/mm/yyyy)
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Milestone 4:
Activities:
-
Milestone 5:
Activities:
-
B4 Project Budget
The applicant must make a minimum 25% cash contribution to the project, which is not
obtained by means of another government subsidy (Commonwealth, State or Territory).
Evidence of the applicant’s ability to make cash contribution must be submitted with this
application.
Budget table
Please outline your estimated eligible project expenditure, including a brief description for
each item.
If Contract expenditure is applicable, please attach:
 a quotation of the contract expenditure from the contractor/consultant.
 the consultant’s brief or job description, used to engage them for the project
ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURE TYPE
Note: Routine business expenses will not be subsidised. See TCF Small Business
Program Customer Information Guide for more information.
Eligible
expenditure (A$) –
excluding GST
A. Contract expenditure (contractors/consultants) - Please describe the
item/s:
1.
$
2.
$
3.
$
B. Equipment (please specify):
1.
$
2.
$
C. Travel (Please specify details for reasonable level expenses, and include
destination, number of persons, related activity)
1.
$
2.
$
D. Other expenditure (please describe):
1.
$
Total
$ 0.00
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The Total Eligible Expenditure entered in the Budget table is the Project Budget. The
budget includes both Grant and Cash Contribution, ie:
Project Budget = Cash Contribution + Grant sought
Grant sought (max 75%)
$
+ Cash Contribution (min 25%)
$
= Project Budget
$0
B5 Project outcomes
List expected project outcomes in column one and how they will be measured in column
two:
Project outcome/s
Performance indicator/s
B6 Previously received Australian Government funding
Please provide a list of Australian Government funding received in the last five (5) years.
Department funding was
received from
Name of program
Date received
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Amount
received (A$)
$
$
$
$
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Part C
Merit criteria
Projects will be assessed against merit criteria C1, C2 and C3:
C1 Describe how the project will improve the ‘Business Enterprise Culture’ of the TCF
small business in terms of the following criteria, a) to d), by focusing on
anticipated outcomes:
a) Growth strategy
(How the project will support a growth strategy, ie, contribute to increased revenues,
broaden customer base, identify new markets, etc)
b) Business creativity
(Development in areas of decision making, strategic planning, product development
methods, new business model or work practices, etc)
c) Flexibility
(Ability to adapt to market or economic changes, eg, with more sophisticated
communications &/or business systems, &/or manufacturing/design processes, etc)
d) Risk Management
(Ways in which the project will improve your business' ability to manage the risks
associated with business development; eg, ability to identify and mitigate risk)
C2 Value for money of the project to the Commonwealth and the applicant’s
commitment.
a) Describe why government funding is required to undertake the project? How will it
enable the applicant to achieve / expedite its business outcomes ? How will it support
wider industry benefits and manufacturing in Australia?
b) Describe the level of commitment by the applicant to the project, including (but not
limited to) the level of time, resources, cash and in-kind contribution.
C3 Describe whether the project is capable of being completed within 12 months.
(Eg, explain how you have planned the project timelines and confirmed availability of
sufficient resources to implement the project within 12 months)
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Part D
Attachments to the application
Attachments should not be bound.
D1 Required attachments
The following documents, where applicable, must accompany this application form. Please
indicate by clicking in the boxes which of the following attachments have been provided.
Attached
Question number
reference
Name of document
A5
Minimum $100,000 turnover: Accountant’s letter confirming.
(Use template at Appendix B)
A7
Consortium applications only: a draft or executed copy of the
consortium agreement and agency agreement, if applicable.
B4
Evidence of the applicant’s ability to make a cash contribution
to the project (minimum 25%).
B4
Relevant documentation in relation to contract expenditure for
each project, if applicable (eg Quotes & consultant brief).
D2 Additional attachments (optional)
Include other attachments if they are directly relevant to and supporting the application, for
example:
Attached
Type of document
Business Plan, Executive Summary, or Needs Analysis
Project Plan / Product development outline
Financial summary
Media mentions/ publicity / Industry Awards, etc
Other (specify):
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Part E
Applicant declaration
Authorised person declaration
I declare that I am authorised by the applicant to complete this form on behalf of the applicant and to
sign and submit this declaration on behalf of the applicant. I declare that I have read and understood the
terms and conditions of the TCF Small Business Program.
I understand that I may be requested to provide further clarification or documentation to verify the
information supplied in this application and that the Australian government may during the application
process, consult with other Commonwealth agencies about the applicant’s claims and may also enlist
external technical or financial advisers to advise on information provided in the application.
I understand that if the application is successful (approved) the applicant must enter into an agreement
with the Commonwealth of Australia before financial assistance is provided. I am aware that, should a
grant be offered, it will be subject to acceptance of the General Conditions for the TCF Small Business
Program Grant Agreement. I understand that if an offer of financial assistance is made I will have 30
days in which to execute such an agreement, and acknowledge that no legal obligations will arise
between the parties until such time as an agreement is formally executed.
I declare that the information contained in this application together with any statement attached is, to
the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete in all material particulars. I also
understand that the provision of false or misleading information or the making of a false or misleading
statement to the Australian government in an application is a serious offence. I understand that the
applicant (or consortium members) has and will, while carrying on the activities specified in this
application, maintain records that substantiate the applicant’s carrying on of the activities.
I declare that I understand that it is a requirement of the TCF Small Business Program that the project
meets the needs of a particular TCF small business that has not received funding from the TCF (SIP)
Scheme, the TCF Post-2005 (SIP) Scheme or the Clothing and Household Textile Building Innovative
Capability (BIC) Scheme, and is not entitled to receive funding from the Clothing and Household Textile
Building Innovative Capability (BIC) Scheme at the time the decision that the applicant is eligible for a
TCF Small Business Program grant is made.
I declare that I understand that it is a requirement of the TCF Small Business Program that the TCF small
business in relation to which the project is conducted undertakes eligible TCF activities within the
meaning of the TCF (SIP) Scheme, has a turnover greater than $100,000, is solvent and not under any
administrative arrangement, and has fewer than 20 employees.
E1 Applicant details
Title
Given name
E2
External entity details
Required if this form or attachments have been
completed by an external entity (eg, a consultant
or advisor), on the applicant’s behalf.
Registered business or name of individual:
Other name(s)
Family name
Job title
Trading name (where the external entity
signatory trades under a name other than the
registered business name)
Signature
Australian Business Number (ABN)
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
If individual and no ABN
Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Contact details
Office telephone number
Mobile telephone number
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Appendix A
Email address
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Applicant feedback
AusIndustry requests that the following questions be answered to assist in meeting its customer
service obligations. Please note that providing answers to these questions is not compulsory and
does not form part of the application or assessment process.
How did the applicant find out about the TCF Small Business Program? (One or more may be
selected.)
Newspaper/magazine article
Advertisement
Internet
Direct mail/e-mail
Industry group
Word of mouth
AusIndustry staff
AusIndustry hotline
Other, if other, please specify:
Please tick this box if information about AusIndustry’s products and services is not required in future
Note: Applicants should only submit a final and complete application. Significant changes to the
application, particularly the inclusion of new material, will not be allowed, although the Australian
Government may allow an applicant to make minor corrections to the application.
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Appendix A: Eligible TCF activities
Note The activities listed in this Schedule are based on Division C, Subdivision 22 of the
Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) (Sections 1.4 and 1.6)
Part A
1.
Textile Fibre, Yarn and Fabric Manufacturing
Man-Made Fibre Textile Manufacturing (including blends)
This category consists of manufacturing continuous fibre filament, fibre staple or yarns, tyre
cord yarn or fabrics woven, non-woven, felted, tufted, crocheted or knitted from those
yarns, or mixed yarns, wholly or predominantly of man-made fibres. Manufacturing of
elastic or elastomeric yarns or threads or fabrics are also included.
 Fibres, manufacturing
 Filament, manufacturing
 Yarns, manufacturing
 Yarns, elastic or elastomeric, manufacturing
 Tyre cord yarns or fabrics, manufacturing
 Fabrics or other textiles, manufacturing
 Fabrics, elastic or elastomeric, manufacturing
 Lacing, woven, manufacturing
2.
Cotton Textile Manufacturing (including blends)
This category consists of manufacturing of yarns, fabrics woven, non-woven, felted, tufted,
crocheted or knitted, wholly or predominantly of cotton or similar fibres including flax, jute,
hemp or kapok.
 Yarns, manufacturing
 Tyre cord yarns or fabrics, manufacturing
 Fabrics or other textiles, manufacturing
3.
Wool Textile Manufacturing (including blends)
This category consists of the manufacturing of yarns, fabrics woven, non-woven, felted,
tufted, crocheted or knitted, wholly or predominantly of wool or other animal fibre including
mohair, angora, cashmere, alpaca or silk.
 Fellmongered, slipe or skin wool, manufacturing
 Yarns, woollen or other animal fibre, manufacturing
 Fabrics or other textiles, from woollen or worsted manufacturing processes, derived from
animal fibres
4.
Textile Finishing
This category consists of any activities involved in the processes of dyeing, printing, and
finishing, including any process of impregnation, coating or lamination for imparting
particular end use properties to yarns, fabrics or other textiles except wool tops.
 Textile dyeing, including textile pigmentation
 Textile printing, including flock printing
 Label, printed cloth, manufacturing
 Impregnation, coating or lamination
5.
Textile Floor Covering Manufacturing
This category consists of manufacturing of carpets, rugs or other textile floor coverings and
includes manufacturing of felt or felt products, mats or matting of jute or twisted rags.
 Felt, manufacturing
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 Floor coverings, textile, manufacturing
 Floor rugs, textile, manufacturing
 Underfelt, manufacturing
The manufacturing of felt clothing, grass, sisal or coir mats or matting, rubber underlay and
rubber floor coverings is excluded from this category.
6.
Textile Product Manufacturing n.e.c.
This category consists of textile product manufacturing n.e.c.
 Cleaning cloth, manufacturing
 Embroidered fabrics, manufacturing
 Fabrics, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Flock, manufacturing
 Hemp product, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Hessian goods, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Kapok, manufacturing
 Labels or badges, woven cloth, manufacturing
Part B
1.
Knitting Mills Manufacturing
Hosiery Manufacturing
This category consists of manufacturing of hosiery.
 Panty hose, manufacturing
 Socks, manufacturing
 Stockings, manufacturing
 Tights, manufacturing
2.
Cardigan and Pullover Manufacturing
This category consists of the manufacturing of knitted cardigans, pullovers or similar
garments.
 Custom knitting, of pullovers or cardigans
 Jackets, knitted, manufacturing
 Sweaters, knitted, manufacturing
 Twin sets, knitted, manufacturing
 Waistcoats, knitted, manufacturing
3.
Knitting Mill Clothing Manufacturing n.e.c.
This category consists of the manufacturing of knitted or crocheted clothing n.e.c.
 Outerwear, knitted, manufacturing (except hosiery, cardigans or pullovers)
 Sleepwear, knitted, manufacturing
 Swimwear, knitted, manufacturing
 Underwear, knitted, manufacturing (except hosiery)
Part C
1.
Clothing Manufacturing
Men’s and Boys’ Wear Manufacturing
This category consists of the manufacturing of men’s or boys’ outerwear from purchased or
transferred in materials.
 Coats or jackets, men’s or boys’, manufacturing (except from fur or leather)
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 Dust coats, manufacturing
 Jeans, men’s or boys’, manufacturing
 Overalls, manufacturing
 Shirts, men’s or boys’, manufacturing
 Shorts, men’s or boys’, manufacturing
 Suits, men’s or boys’, manufacturing (except from leather)
 Trousers, men’s or boys’, manufacturing
 Uniforms, men’s or boys’, manufacturing
The manufacturing of men’s or boys’ headwear, footwear, or garments made from leather
or fur, is excluded from this category.
2.
Women’s and Girls’ Wear Manufacturing
This category consists of the manufacturing of women’s or girls’ outerwear from purchased
or transferred in materials.
 Blouses, manufacturing
 Coats or jackets, manufacturing (except from fur, leather, plastic or rubber)
 Jeans, women’s or girls’, manufacturing
 Outerwear, women’s or girls’, manufacturing (except fur, leather, plastic, rubber)
 Suits, women’s or girls’, manufacturing (except from leather or plastic)
 Tunics, women’s or girls’, manufacturing
 Uniforms, women’s or girls’, manufacturing
The manufacturing of women’s or girls’ waterproof clothing or clothing made from fur,
leather, plastic or rubber, is excluded from this category.
3.
Sleepwear, Underwear and Infant Clothing Manufacturing
This category consists of the manufacturing of foundation garments, underwear, sleepwear
or infants’ clothing from purchased or transferred in materials.
 Brassieres, manufacturing
 Corsets, manufacturing
 Foundation garments, manufacturing
 Girdles, manufacturing
 Infants’ clothing, manufacturing
 Sleepwear, manufacturing
 Underwear, manufacturing
4.
Clothing Manufacturing not elsewhere classified (n.e.c.)
This category consists of manufacturing of headwear, fur or leather clothing, clothing or
clothing accessories n.e.c.
 Belts, manufacturing (for clothing)
 Clothing accessories, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Clothing, fur, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Clothing, leather or leather substitute, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Clothing manufacturing n.e.c., incl clothing for protective or safety purposes
 Gloves, manufacturing (except plastic or rubber gloves)
 Handkerchiefs, manufacturing
 Hats* or headwear,* manufacturing
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 Laces, manufacturing (for footwear)
 Leather or leather substitute suit, coat or uniforms, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Recreational clothing, manufacturing n.e.c.#
 Swimwear, manufacturing (except rubber bathing caps)
 Ties, manufacturing
 Waterproof clothing, manufacturing (except headwear, footwear or leather clothing)
n.e.c.
Part D
Footwear Manufacturing
This category consists of the manufacturing of footwear, or footwear components.
 Boots, manufacturing
 Footwear component, manufacturing
 Footwear, manufacturing
 Industrial footwear, including safety or protective footwear
 Sandals, manufacturing
 Shoes, manufacturing
 Slippers, manufacturing
 Thongs, manufacturing
Part E
Leather and Leather Product Manufacturing
Leather Tanning and Fur Dressing
This category consists of post full substance activities including sammying, splitting,
shaving, tanning, currying, dressing, dyeing, embossing or japanning leather, animal skins
or fur.
 Fur dressing or dyeing
 Hide and skin tanning, currying, dressing, crusting, dyeing or finishing
 Leather manufacturing
 Leather tanning
Part G
Made-up Textile and Leather Product Manufacturing
Note: Part G product manufacturing activities are only eligible if production includes a Part A
to E activity.
This category consists of manufacturing of made-up textile and leather products including
household textile goods, blinds, tents, awnings, sails, or goods of canvas or related
materials.
 Animal rugs, manufacturing
 Awnings, textile, manufacturing
 Bags or sacks, textile or canvas, manufacturing for packaging
 Bags, leather or leather substitute, manufacturing
 Binding, textile, (including plastic coated) manufacturing
 Blinds, textile, manufacturing (including plastic coated blinds and woven slats for fabric
blinds)
 Canvas goods, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Curtains manufacturing
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 Filters, manufacturing, if produced by a manufacturing process made predominantly from
yarns, fabrics or other textiles of a kind listed in item 1, 2, 3, or 6 of Part A, or fabrics of
a kind listed in item 3 of Part B
 Flags or banners, manufacturing
 Harness, manufacturing
 Helmet*, manufacturing
 Hose, canvas or other textile, manufacturing
 Household textile goods, manufacturing
 Leather or leather substitute goods, manufacturing n.e.c.
 Machine belting, leather or leather substitute, manufacturing
 Motor vehicle covers, textile, manufacturing
 Nets, including fish nets, manufacturing
 Parachutes, manufacturing
 Pillow manufacturing (except rubber)
 Ropes, twine, cord or cordage, strings (except paper string), braids or cable,
manufacturing (except wire rope or wire cable)
 Saddles, manufacturing
 Sails, manufacturing
 Seat covers, manufacturing
 Sleeping bags, manufacturing
 Soft furnishings
 Suitcases, textile, manufacturing
 Tents, manufacturing (except oxygen tents or toy tents)
 Waterbags, textile, manufacturing
Definitions
In this Schedule:
 n.e.c. means not elsewhere classified.
 man-made fibres include cellulosics and synthetics.
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Appendix B: Sample Format for Independent Accountant's Statement
(Please delete this heading and print on Letter Head)
Independent Accountant's Statement to [Applicant], [ABN]
Program Manager
TCF Competitive Programs
AusIndustry
GPO Box 85
Melbourne VIC 3001
Dear Sir/ Madam,
On the basis of the evidence [Applicant] has supplied to me, I can confirm [Applicant Registered
Business Name] achieved a turnover of not less than $100,000 in the last year [Insert Dates of
Financial Year/Calendar Year].
We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this statement to any person
other than the applicant and the Commonwealth or for any purpose other than that for which it
was prepared.
Signed ………………………………
Name ……………………………….
Qualifications:
Firm:
Date:
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