Useful contacts
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The ACCC has an important role in improving market conduct, enhancing competition and promoting fair trade. It achieves this through both education and, when necessary, enforcement.
Tel: 1300 302 502
Web: http://www.accc.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office (Business)
The Australian Taxation Office manages the revenue systems that give effect to social and economic policy and fund services for Australians. The main areas of legislation that the Australian Taxation Office administers are: income tax, company tax, fringe benefits tax, the Australian Business Number and Australian Business Register, A New Tax System (including the goods and services tax and Pay As You Go system), higher education funding, the Medicare levy, the Superannuation Guarantee, small superannuation accounts, self-managed superannuation fund regulation, superannuation contributions tax and excise duty.
Tel: 13 28 66
Web: http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/
Business Enterprise Centre St George and Sutherland Shire Ltd
Business Enterprise Centre is a non-profit organisation which provides business support and a variety of services to our local community.
PO Box 3263
Kirrawee NSW 2232
Tel: 02 9545 5900
Fax: 02 9545 5988
Email: admin@becsmallbiz.com.au
Web: http://www.becsmallbiz.com.au
Business Entry Point
Provides information on setting up your business, managing your business, expanding your business, obtaining financial and other assistance and closing down your business.
http://www.business.gov.au/Business+Entry+Point/
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
The Department aims to support strong employment growth and the improved productive performance of enterprises in Australia. It includes general information on wages and conditions in awards and agreements, time and wage records, termination and other workplace relations matters.
NSW State Office
7th Fl, North Wing
Sydney Central Building
477 Pitt St
Sydney
Tel: 02 9246 0600
Web: http://www.dewr.gov.au/
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources
The Department helps small business to grow and prosper by providing advice and assistance programs.
GPO Box 9839
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: 02 6213 6000
Fax: 02 6213 7000
Web: http://www.industry.gov.au/
Department of Transport and Regional Services
The purpose of the Department of Transport and Regional Services is to promote economic, social and regional development by enhancing Australia's infrastructure performance.
GPO Box 594
Canberra ACT 2601
Tel: 02 6274 7111
Fax: 02 6257 2505
Email: publicaffairs@dotars.gov.au
Web: http://www.dotars.gov.au/
GROW
The GROW vision is to be catalyst and advocate for employment growth by building community capacity for industry, enterprise and workforce development.
Suite 102 Level 1,
460 Church Street
North Parramatta NSW 2151
Tel: 02 9890 7804
Fax: 02 9890 7814
Email: info@grow.org.au
Web: http://www.grow.org.au
New Apprenticeship
Provides information to employers, school students, careers advisors and job seekers on the government's New Apprenticeship program.
Tel: 1800 639 629
Web: http://www.newapprenticeships.gov.au/
Nine MSN Small Business Centre
Provides information on starting and managing your business.
http://smallbusiness.ninemsn.com.au/
NSW Business Chamber
NSW Business Chamber assists businesses of all sizes to manage their people and growth more efficiently. It provides hands-on assistance to identify workplace challenges and help sustain and grow businesses.
Level 15 140 Arthur Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Tel: 13 26 96
Fax: 1300 655 277
Web: http://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au/
NSW Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability - Work Energy Smart
Save money for your business and help the environment.
Web: http://www.energysmart.com.au/wes/default.asp?&t=2006374
NSW Department of Fair Trading
The role of the NSW Department of Fair Trading is to safeguard consumer rights and to advise business and traders on fair ethical practice.
1 Fitzwilliam Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Tel: 02 9895 0111
Fax: 02 9895 0222
Email: enquiry@fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Web: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/
NSW Environmental Protection Authority
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is the primary NSW public sector organisation responsible for protecting the environment.
PO Box A290
Sydney South NSW 1232
Tel: 02 9995 5555
Fax: 02 9995 5911
Email: info@epa.nsw.gov.au
Web: http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/for_industry.htm
NSW Department of Industrial Relations
The NSW Department of Industrial Relations' charter is to administer a number of New South Wales statutes, the most significant of which is the Industrial Relations Act 1996. Its vision is statewide compliance with the NSW industrial framework in an environment that is equitable and which promotes workplace reform. Its mission is to work with employees, employers and their representatives to facilitate equitable, innovative and productive workplace relations.
PO Box 847
Darlinghurst NSW 1300
Tel: (02) 9243 8888
Fax: (02) 9243 8771
Web: http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
NSW Department of State and Regional Development
The New South Wales Department of State and Regional Development provides information, assistance and advice to foster business growth, industry and innovation in Sydney and New South Wales.
Tel: 1300 134 359
Email: First@business.nsw.gov.au
Web: http://www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/
St George and Sutherland Community College
The St George and Sutherland Community College is committed to providing a range of quality vocational, accredited, and leisure courses and programs to cater for the life-long learning and development needs of our community.
PO Box 404
Jannali NSW 2226
Tel: 02 9528 3344
Fax: 9589 0517
Email: enquiries@sgscc.nsw.edu.au
Web: http://www.sgscc.nsw.edu.au/
TAFE NSW
TAFE NSW offers more than 1000 courses including a large range of business related courses at over 120 locations across New South Wales. A large number of courses are also available through distance education programs.
Tel: 131 601
Web: http://www.tafensw.edu.au/
WorkCover
WorkCover NSW manages the State's workplace safety, injury management, and workers compensation systems.
Tel: 131 050
Web: http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
If you would like to see your organisation added to this list please contact
Nicole Aggett nicole.aggett@kogarah.nsw.gov.au
