The Victorian Government is inviting all small to medium sized businesses to have their say on government regulations and licensing.

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

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_62199.html

The Australian Business Register allows you to apply for Australian Business Number (ABN), Business tax file number (TFN), Good and Services (GST)/Fuel tax credit, and Pay As You Go (PAYG) Withholding. You need to read the ABR's privacy policy before entering a secure transaction.

http://www.abr.gov.au...

http://www.abr.gov.au

To keep your business viable you need to manage it. Instead of just doing the work of your business, you also need to run the business itself. Provides information about managing your business and where you can get appropriate assistance.

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

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_62513.html

Victoria's Business Licensing Authority (the BLA) is responsible for all licensing and registration related functions for a number of occupations which have significant economic or social impact on the Victorian community.

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

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

If you trade in Victoria under any name other than your own, you must register.

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

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/businesses/business-names

Provides businesses and consumers with information about licensing, types of licences, business registration, trade measurements, the customer's rights and business responsibilities. Here you will find information on which businesses need to be registered, how to register, and how to lodge a complaint or an objection.

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

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/home/business+regulation/

Your fair training responsibilities, and information about licensing, registration and conduct for a range of businesses.

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

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/businesses

How to establish and run a club or not-for-profit, and information about applying for grants.

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

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/clubs-and-not-for-profits

Incorporating your club offers advantages, as well as responsibilities.

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

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/clubs-and-not-for-profits/incorporated-associations

The VCGR regulates the casino, electronic gaming machines (pokies, slots), wagering, Club Keno, interactive gaming, bookmakers, public lotteries, trade promotion lotteries, and community and charitable gaming (such as raffles and bingo).

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

http://www.vcgr.vic.gov.au/CA256F800017E8D4/LicInfo/BC39FB1FB8F61B8ECA25777400808566?OpenDocument