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Small business support

If you are a small business that needs support, here is a list of government agencies that can help you.

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Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) helps small businesses and family enterprises to start, grow and transform a business. They provide advice and research to improve policies, access to dispute resolution information and services and mental health support should the need arise.

Go to ASBFEO

Australian Tax Office

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the principal revenue collection agency of the Australian Government, responsible for managing the tax and superannuation systems that fund essential services for Australians. The ATO collects revenue, administers the Goods and Services Tax (GST), oversees programs providing community benefits, and manages Australia’s superannuation system.

Go to the ATO

Business.gov

The business.gov.au is the Australian Government's primary website for everyone in the Australian business community, including start-ups, small and medium businesses, family enterprises and business advisers. You can find information on topic including: how to start a business, planning and operations, finding a business advisor, grants and programs, tools and templates and more.

Go to business.gov.au

Business Tasmania

Business Tasmania supports Tasmanians to start, run and grow a business by offering personalised, consultative, first contact resolution assistance. They provide targeted information, and access to a range of services and programs to help businesses succeed.

Go to Business Tasmania

NSW Small Business Commissioner

The NSW Small Business Commission is the central point of contact for small businesses in NSW. They help resolve disputes through mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods. The Commission advocates for the fair treatment of small businesses and offers a subsidized mediation service to resolve disputes efficiently.

Go to the NSW Small Business Commissioner

NT Small Business Champions

The Northern Territory Government provides support services for small businesses, Aboriginal enterprise or not-for-profits in the NT through a number of regional small business champions. A small business champion can help you identify the types of support your business can access as well as networking, contacts, information, tools and resources.  

Go to NT Small Business Champions

Queensland Small Business Commissioner

The Queensland Small Business Commissioner (QSBC) provides a range of services for small and family businesses in QLD. They focus on enhancing the operating environment for small and family businesses in Queensland and reducing the time and costs associated with resolving disputes involving small businesses.

Go to the QSBC

SA Office for Small and Family Business

The Office for Small and Family Business provides a wide range of tools, resources and programs designed to support businesses to start, grow and succeed, and to connect them with government services. 

Go to SA Office for Small and Family Business

SA Small Business Commissioner

The Office of the Small Business Commissioner in South Australia offers a range of services and support to small businesses. The Commissioner facilitates alternative dispute resolution between small businesses and government, advocates for the small business community on collective issues, and collaborates with stakeholders to provide valuable information and guidance.

Go to the SA Small Business Commissioner

Small Business Advocate Tasmania

Small Business Advocate provides a single point of contact for small business in Tasmania to help resolve issues that get in the way of their efficiency and success.

Go to the Small Business Advocate Tasmania

Victorian Small Business Commission

The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) provides low-cost dispute resolution services like mediation to support small businesses in resolving disputes efficiently. They also provide resources, educational materials, and strategic initiatives to help businesses make informed decisions and reduce operational challenges.

Go to the VSBC

Western Australian Small Business Development Corporation

The Western Australian Small Business Development Corporation support enterprising small businesses in WA. They provide information on a range of topics related to starting and running a business as well as a dispute resolution service.

Go to WA Small Business Development Corporation
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