Government plan computer future

A COMPREHENSIVE information industries investment plan has been formulated by the Federal Govern-ment to encourage higher levels of investment in Australia’s information technology and telecommunications industries.

The plan was announced by Communications Minister Richard Alston who is working in conjunction with Industry Minister Nick Minchin to complete the plan’s development by the middle of this year.

Senator Alston said the goals of the plan were to increase the awareness of Australia as a potential investment destination, to attract IT&T invest-ors, to seek joint venture partners for Australian companies and assist in the development of projects.