Links
We have provided the following useful links as a guide for finding various items of interest to your business. Please contact us if you would like to see something included on this list.
Legal Organisation
Queensland Law Society
Phone: 3842 5888
Queensland Government
Queensland Government Home page
This is the home page for the Queensland Government. It has links to all the different government departments.
Business and Industry
This is the entry point for everything to do with conducting business in Queensland. It has information about starting a business, export and trade, laws and regulations, licensing, and more.
Agriculture, Fisheries & Forrestry
Industry development support for agribusiness
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
INformation on apprenticeships, traineeships & government incentives. Phone 13 38 73
Area Concultative Committees
Information on government policies and programs of assistance to your business and community.
AusIndustry Business Hotline
Offering a wide range of industry incentives, innovation & venture capital programmes. Phone 132846
Austrade Advisory Service
Helps businesses determine if they are ready to export, and provide advice and information on how to proceed. Phone 132878
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Statistical information relevant to business. Phone 1300135070
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
Your rights & responsibilities under the Trade Practises Act. Phone 1300 302 502
Australian Taxation Service
Advice on importing and exporting. Phone 1300 363 263
Australian Industry Group
Industry and employer association supporting manufacturing, construction, engineering & service industries. Phone 3244 1777
Australian Securities and Investment Commission
Policy and proceedures regarding company administration, enforcement & other regulartory issues. Phone 3867 4900
Australia Post
Phone 13 13 18
Australian Taxation Office
Personal Tax 132861
Personal Direct 132865
Business Infoline 132866
ATO Business Direct 137226
Superannuation 131020
Fuel Grants 1300 657162
Tax Evasion Referral Centre 1800 060062
National Aboriginal & Island Resource Centre 131030
Translating & Interpreting 131450
National Relay Service 133677
A Fax From Tax 132860
Family Assistance www.familyassist.gov.au
HECS www.hecs.gov.au
Email enquiry individuals@ato.gov.au
E-tax www.ato.gov.au
Brisbane City Council
Phone 3403 8888
Business Entry Point
Online information & transactionservice, including more than 850 government & industry programs for small businesses. Phone 132846
Business Resource Centre
Assistance with researching your business plan. Phone 1300 363 711
Commerce Queensland
Supports businesses with advice, advocacy, information and networks. Phone 3842 2244
Department of Employment and Training
Phone: 1300 369 935
Department of Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs
Business models & toolkits for understanding the growing economic benefits for effectively managing culturally diverse employees & customer base.
Department of State Development, Women in Business Online Forum
Department of Tourism, Small Business & Industry
Phone 3224 8568
Employer Hotline to the Job Network
Information on Job Network, locate a Job Network member or job placements organisation. Phone: 13 17 15
GrantsLINK
Commonwealth Government grant programs, guidelines and advice on finding the best source of funding and on writing applications. Phone 1800 026 222
GOBiS
Commonwealth and State Government support for business. Phone:1300 363 711
Indigenous Small Business Fund
Indigenous people can apply for assistance in development of their business ideas. Phone: 1800 679 304
Indigenous Wage Assistance
Wage assistance available if you employ eligible indigenous job seekers.
Logan City Council
Phone 3826 5553
Logan Office of Economic Development
Assistance and support to existing and new businesses in the Logan Region. Phone 3208 0199
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme
Provides small business training, mentoring & income support for eligible unemployed people while they plan & establish a small business. Phone: 13 62 68
Office of Economic Development for the City of Brisbane
Attract & facilities sustainable business & investement to the City of Brisbane that provides for the creation of wealth & employment within a liveable environment. Phone: 3403 4058
Office of Fair Trading
Registering your businessname, occupational licences, incorporates associations & cooperatives. Phone:1300 658 030
Office of Employment Advocate
Information and assistance with Australian Workplace Agreements & the Workplace Relations Act 1996. Phone:1300 366 632
Partnership with Industry (PWI)
Disability recruitment for Queensland employers. Phone:3395 8777
Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA)
State and federal schemes supporting primary producers & small businesses. Phone: 1800 623 946
Redland Shire Council
Phone: 3829 8999
Redlands Economic Development
Information on the Redland Shire, its business & organisations, and ways to help your business grow. Phone: 3829 8532
Regional Partnerships
Project funding to support regional growth & development. Phone: 3275 3155
Smart Licence
Business licensing & information requirements. Phone: 1300 363 711
State Development Business Hotline
Information on State Developments range of services for small businesses. Phone: 13 26 50
Wageline
State & Federal wages, conditions of employment, workplace relations, dismissal of employees. Phone: 1300 369 945
Women's Infolink
Phone:1800 177 577
WorkCover Queensland
Workers compensation issues and premiums. Phone: 1300 362 128 Workers Compensation Board Phone: 3235 9500
Workplace Health and Safety
Register a workplace, report an accident, information on legislative requirements. Phone: 1300 369 915
Retail
Queensland Retail Traders & Shopkeepers Association
Phone: 3352 6088
Retailers Association of Queensland
Phone: 1800 738 245
Small Business Assistance
Being Your Own Boss
Diagnostic tool & other aides, including a free business listing
Brisindustry
Firms in 15 industry clusters meet regularly to exchange ideas, overcome issues & develop strategies for growth. Phone 34034116
Taxation
Australian Taxation Office
This is the home page for the Australian Tax Office.
Australian Tax Office - Business Homepage
This is the ATO homepage for business users. It contains information about starting a business, Businesss Activity Statements, PAYG and more