Australian Government Initiatives
As a potential business owner, you
may be eligible for a significant number of government assistance
programs including business advisory and referral services. You
may also qualify for a range of government tax concessions,
export finance and insurance services, workplace and employment services.
Such assistance is delivered through various Federal or State
government departments and agencies, some of which are mentioned below.
Federal Government Initiatives
Business Entry Point (BEP)
BEP provides an extensive range of government information
for new businesses.
Web: www.business.gov.au
Business Licence Information Service (BLIS)
BLIS can help you to find out about your business licensing
requirements.
Web: www.bli.net.au
Grantslink
Grantslink is a government website containing information
on grant programs and advice on finding the best source of
funding for your business.
Web: www.grantslink.gov.au
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
(ASIC)
ASIC can provide you with assistance on issues relating to
corporate law compliance.
Web: www.asic.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The ATO can assist you on all tax matters affecting your business.
Web: www.ato.gov.au
JobSearch and Workplace
If you are thinking of recruiting staff, you can take advantage
of this job posting, searching and matching facility.
Web: www.jobsearch.gov.au
You can also access current information on wage awards and
employment conditions through Workplace, the Australian government’s
employment portal.
Web: www.workplace.gov.au
AusIndustry
If you are seeking to develop or expand your business, you
should investigate the programs provided by AusIndsutry, the
government’s agency for supporting industry.
Web: www.ausindustry.gov.au
Austrade
Austrade manages several export assistance programs designed
to help Australian businesses capture export markets.
Web: www.austrade.gov.au
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC)
EFIC can help businesses manage the payment and finance risks
in exporting.
Web: www.efic.gov.au
State Government Initiatives
Australia is actively encouraging business people to set
up business in regional, rural or low population growth areas
of Australia. To assist this objective, State/Territory governments
can offer sponsorship to business migrants who seek to assist
in the economic development of specific areas.
State/Territory governments also provide a wide range of
post arrival services to assist business migrants in setting
up their business in Australia.
For more information, contact the relevant State/Territory
business development agency:
New South Wales
NSW Department of State and Regional Development
Internet: www.business.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
Department of Victorian Communities
Web: www.business.vic.gov.au/migration
Queensland
Department of State Development
Web: www.sd.qld.gov.au
Western Australia
Small Business Development Corporation
Web: www.sbdc.com.au
South Australia
Department for Business, Manufacturing & Trade
Web: www.immigration.sa.gov.au
Tasmania
Department of Economic Development
Web: www.development.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory
Department of Business, Industry & Resource Development
Web: www.nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Chief Minister’s Department
Web: www.business.act.gov.au
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