Following a review of the disclosure section (Part 2) of the Franchising Code of Conduct, regulations were made to amend the Franchising Code of Conduct. These changes flowed from extensive consultation with industry. The Amendment Regulations come into force on 1 March 2008.

In response to the Productivity Commissions Report into the Smash Repair and Insurance Industry, the Smash Repair and Insurance Industry Implementation Taskforce agreed on Wednesday 24 May 2006 to a voluntary 'Code of Conduct' for the motor vehicle insurance and repair industries in Australia.

The Department helps small business to grow and prosper by providing advice and assistance programs. Further information is offered through Programs & Services, and Consultative forums links. In addition, explore the links located to the right of this page. A good place to start is the business.gov.au website.

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Budgets
Following each Federal Budget the Department prepares portfolio budget statements to inform Senators and Members of Parliament about the proposed allocation of resources to achieve government outcomes across the portfolio.
 
Grants
The Department administers a number of grants and other funding arrangements to support industry and small business.
 
Guidelines
The Department publishes a range of guidelines for industry and business that relate to departmental programs and activities.
 
Information products
Documents produced for the purpose of providing information on a range of topics relating to small business.
 
ITR fact sheets
A series of fact sheets providing an overview of individual programs and activities across the portfolio.
 
Policies
The Department has a role in developing and reviewing policies that affect industry. Information about a range of policies and consultative processes is available.
 
Reports
The Department publishes a range of reports, reviews and other documents relating to individual programs and activities across the portfolio.
 
Surveys
The Department commissions or participates in surveys designed to determine the performance of Australian industry and business.
 
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Budgets

General information

Guidelines

Information products

Policies

Reports

Surveys