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On this page are links to key pages from the site which contain information that may be of interest to the small business community. They are listed in order of most recently updated. Please note that not all relevant pages are included in this list. If you need to find specific information, please use the navigation menu on the left, or the search box at the top right.

Achieving Best Practice Consultation, A Guide for Government
A guide to assist governments in developing best practice consultation with small business
Australian Small Business Commissioner
Information and background on the Australian Small Business Commissioner
Biotech Business Indicators
Biotech Business Indicators provides a ready reference to biotechnology industry and market developments, using key industry and market statistics.
Biotechnology
General information page on Australian biotechnology sector.
Clinical Trials Action Group (CTAG)
Information on the Clinical Trials Action Group and the Clinical Trials Action Group Coordination Group.
Codes of Conduct
This page contains links and information about Codes of Conduct.
Defence Export Controls
This page contains information about export licenses and trade controls for Australian companies that want to export defence related goods and services.
Defence Industry
The Defence Industry page contains useful information and links for Australian companies involved in the Defence industry sector.
Defence Industry Capability Directories
Defence Industry Capability Directories have been produced to promote the industry sector and individual participant company capabilities.
Defence Industry Publications
This page contains Team Australia and Departmental marketing material.
Free Trade Agreements
The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research plays a key role in the negotiation and ongoing administration of FTAs.
Future Manufacturing Industry Innovation Council
Description of the activities and aim of the Future Manufacturing Industry Innovation Council.
Helpful Links
View and select from a list of State and Territory legal links to help you access information and support close to you.
Independent Contractors
Information for independent contractors and the businesses that engage their services
Industry Innovation Councils
The Government has established eight Industry Innovation Councils (Councils) covering a number of industries. The Councils contribute to building an innovation culture in Australia.
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program
The Australian Government Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program pages.
Legal Help Guide
Small Business Legal Guide for small business
Legal Topics
Topics for small businesses regarding legal issues that might arise.
Medical Devices and Medical Technologies
Description of the medical device industry in Australia.
Mesoblast: a story of Australian innovation
This page describes a case study of Mesoblast, a stem cell technology company.
Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct
Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct
National Business Names Registration Service: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions on the business names registration project.
Overview of Changes to Business Name Registration in Australia
Fact Sheet for the business names registration project.
Reports and Studies
Reports, papers, and studies relevant to innovation and innovation policy.
Requirement to register a business name
All businesses are required to register the business name or trading name.