Government Support

Government support

Whether you need help to get your business started or guidance along the way, there are a number of initiatives to support you.

Australia Wide

Australian Taxation Office - Whether you need help to get started in business (or later on), there are a number of initiatives to support you.

https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/

AusTender – the Australian Government Tender System provides centralised publication of Australian Government business opportunities, annual procurement plans, multi-use lists and contracts awarded.

https://www.tenders.gov.au/

Business and Industry:

http://www.business.gov.au

https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/organisations/business

https://www.australia.gov.au/business-and-employers

NSW

Department of Planning, Industry and Environment - brings together the functions from the former Planning and Environment and Industry clusters. 

https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au

Small Business Commissioner - We empower small businesses with advocacy and mediation support, giving them a voice at the highest levels.

http://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au

Australian Capital Territory

Innovation Industry and Investment - responsible for delivering a range of ACT Government programs to support Canberra’s businesses and entrepreneurs to get started, grow, export and prosper.

https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/economic-development/innovation-industry-investment

Queensland

Queensland Small Business Commissioner - the QSBC provides information and advocacy support to small businesses, and informal resolution and mediation of COVID-19 affected small business leases.

https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-assistance/qsbc

Victoria

Start, run or grow a business in Victoria - support for your business. Take your business to the next level with support from the Victorian Government

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/

Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions - focused on Victoria’s economic recovery and growth, ensuring it benefits all Victorians – by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions, and supporting inclusive communities. 

https://djpr.vic.gov.au

South Australia

SA Business Information Hub - tools to help create a solid foundation for your business to prosper.

https://business.sa.gov.au/

Export Partnership Program - a South Australian Government program which assists small to medium-sized firms to prepare for export.

http://epp.statedevelopment.sa.gov.au/gateway/stepi

Tasmania

Business Tasmania - the Tasmanian government’s online resource for Tasmanian micro, small and medium enterprises (SME). 

https://www.business.tas.gov.au/home

Northern Territory

Business and Industry - information to help you start and run a business in the Northern Territory.

https://nt.gov.au/industry

Western Australia

WA Business Support - tools and guidance for businesses, including registering and licensing your business and consumer protection issues. 

https://www.wa.gov.au/service/business-support

Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) - provides free advice to small business owners in Western Australia.

http://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au

Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation - we lead Western Australia's economic development, international trade and investment, and tourism, and promote the defence, international education, science and innovation sectors. 

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-jobs-tourism-science-and-innovation