Objective
business.gov.au is the Australian Government's award-winning website offering simple and convenient access to government information and services for business, in particular for small to medium-sized businesses. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on all stages of the business cycle, including planning, starting, improving and closing a business.
Significance for Australia
By using business.gov.au, businesses can comply with government requirements more simply and conveniently, saving time and money.
From establishing a new business, to managing staff, taxation and superannuation obligations, environmental management, occupational health and safety information and expanding your business, the website provides practical information and advice. It contains a free Australian Business Number search tool, access to over 6,500 links to government information, over 7,500 online forms, and comprehensive New to business and Growing your business checklists.
Departmental role and current achievements
business.gov.au is an initiative funded by the Australian Government and managed by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, with the support of state and territory governments.
business.gov.au is upgraded regularly to ensure it continues to meet the needs of businesses across Australia. Based on feedback received from business, the site features easy navigation and simple search tools enabling information to be found readily.
The combined business.gov.au suite of sites receives over 1,000,000 unique visits a month, ranking it amongst Australia's most visited business information websites.
Targets for 2008-09
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Maintain and improve the business.gov.au website and its products and services.
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Implement key government decisions.
For further information
Phone: +61 2 6276 1398
Email: support@business.gov.au
Web: www.business.gov.au
May 2008