Useful Website Links
Trying to find a high-quality, useful site on the web can often be time consuming. To save you the trouble we have compiled a list of websites we have found to be valuable sources of information. Click a link to access a site.
ABN or Business Name Search
Website: www.abr.business.gov.au
Australian Retailers Association
Promoting and protecting retailers. Phone: 1300 368 041, Website: www.retail.org.au
Australian Taxation Office
Business tax enquiries: 13 28 66, Personal tax enquiries: 13 28 61, or Superannuation enquiries: 13 10 20
Website: www.ato.gov.au
AusIndustry
Commonwealth Government agency for supporting industry research and innovation. Phone: 132 846
Website: www.ausindustry.gov.au
AusTrade
Information on export assistance, research and development grants, etc. Phone: 132 878
Website: www.austrade.gov.au
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australia's official statistical organisation. Phone: (02) 9268 4111, Website: www.abs.gov.au
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
Information regarding trade, pricing and regulations. Phone: (02) 9230 9133, Website: www.accc.gov.au
Australian Customs Service
Import and Export regulations. Phone: 1300 363 263 Website: www.customs.gov.au
Australian Government Environment Rebates
Energy efficient homes, rainwater initiatives, renewable energy, solar panels, green loans
Website: www.environment.gov.au/rebates
Australian Government Information
Link to various Government services online. Website: www.australia.gov.au
Australian Government Tenders
Information on applying for current and forthcoming Government Tenders.
Federal Website Address: www.australia.gov.au/topics/business-and-industry/government-contracts-and-tenders
NSW Website: www.tenders.nsw.gov.au
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Incorporation of companies. Phone: 1300 300 630 Website: www.asic.gov.au
Business Enterprise Centre (BEC) - St George & Sutherland Shire
Non-profit organisation which provides small business with advice, seminars, services, mentoring and networking opportunities.
Phone: 9545 5900, Website: www.becsmallbiz.com.au
Business Entry Point
Federal Government website providing information for businesses and links to most major government departments.
Phone: 132 846, Website: www.business.gov.au
Register your business name in your state or territory. Includes links to all state and territory bodies.
Website: www.business.gov.au
Centrelink
Assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need.
Business Hotline: 13 1158, Family Assistance Office: 13 6150, Website: www.centrelink.gov.au
Department of Fair Trading
Information about the laws on business registration, licensing and permit requirements.
Phone: 133 220, Website: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Department of State and Regional Development
Information for people starting and managing a small business. Website: www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au
Exempt Cars for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
For eligible vehicle types, click here
Family Assistance Office
Australian Government department which provides Australian families with access to a variety of government services.
Phone: 13 61 50; Website: http://www.familyassist.gov.au
Franchising Counselling Centre
Advice on starting or buying a franchise. Phone: (02) 9482 7339, Website:
www.franchisecentre.com.au
Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys
For general information and referral service. Phone: 1800 804 536, Website: www.ipta.org.au
IP Australia
Patents, trademarks, design and intellectual property. Phone: 1300 651 010, Website: www.ipaustralia.gov.au
NSW Office of State Revenue
Duties: 1300 139 814, Payroll tax: 1300 139 815, Land tax: 1300 139 816, Website: www.osr.gov.au
NSW Office of Industrial Relations
State awards information and assistance. Phone: 131 628, Website: www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
Register.com
Search availability of Domain Names and Email names. Website: www.register.com
Shire Business
Information and assistance for businesses in the Sutherland Shire.
Phone: (02) 9710 0607, Website: http://www.shirebusiness.com.au
Workplace.gov.au
Employment and workplace relations services for Australians. Phone: 1300 363 264,
Website: www.workplace.gov.au
Other Useful Sites
Note: The website links provided on this page are for general interest only. We do not necessarily endorse any products and services offered by the websites listed on this page.
