The Legal Issues Guide for Small Business provides an overview of legal issues relating to small business and links to other organisations for further information and legal assistance.

http://sblegal.innovation.gov.au...

http://sblegal.innovation.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx

The Small Business Commissioner is a dedicated resource for the promotion of a competitive and fair operating environment for small business in Victoria.

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

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

The Department helps small business to grow and prosper by providing advice and assistance programs.

http://www.innovation.gov.au...

http://www.innovation.gov.au/Section/SmallBusiness/Pages/OverviewforSmallBusiness.aspx

Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business. The site includes advice, information, program support and useful contacts for business of all types and sizes, across all industries and all parts of Victoria.

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

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

The ACCC is committed to protecting the interests of small businesses.

http://www.accc.gov.au...

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/tag/ForBusinesses/

The Small Business Support Line provides a point of contact to access information and referral services that assist small businesses. The Support Line will be able to provide information, assistance or referral on a range of small business issues.

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

http://www.business.gov.au/Newsandfeatures/Pages/SmallBusinessSupportLine1800777275.aspx

The Australian Government has announced changes to drought assistance that mean more farmers and small businesses in more areas will now be eligible for drought support.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au...

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/dhs/initiatives/drought-assistance-campaign.html

This e-businessguide website provides information and resources about e-business for small businesses in Australia and for those who advise them.

http://www.e-businessguide.gov.au...

http://www.e-businessguide.gov.au

The Australian Government has introduced the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program to support Australian small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations as well as improve employee retention and productivity.

http://www.deewr.gov.au...

http://www.deewr.gov.au/WorkplaceRelations/FreshIdeas/Pages/default.aspx

Additional tax deduction available to all Australian businesses. Deadlines apply. Visit Business Tax Break for more information.

http://www.ato.gov.au...

http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/content/00193781.htm