Thomson said the plan had identified new initiatives to support industry growth, in particular the area of government procurement, export and investment and workforce development.

"With worldwide investments in ICT tipped to grow beyond A$3 trillion, it is vital the Victorian ICT industry thinks globally," Thomson said.

"The Bracks government is committed to fostering the immense pool of ICT talent and innovation in Victoria and will continue to work with industry to help it become a truly world class and globally competitive ICT industry.

Key features of the plan include whole of government ICT procurement policies allowing contractors to retain intellectual property (IP) they develop under Government contracts, A$1 million dollars over three years to establish and grow ICT clusters and networks, develop emerging market strategies to assist Victorian ICT companies to identify new export opportunities and doubling the commitment to ICT trade fairs and mission programs.

A motion capture facility for the computer game industry will also be developed under the Victorian ICT Industry Plan 2005 -2010.