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COMMUNITY COLLEGES NSW
www.communitycolleges.nsw.edu.au

PORT MACQUARIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Suite 5 Garrison Building, Cnr Hay & Clarence Streets, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
Phone: (02) 6583 4412
www.portchamber.com.au

HASTINGS BUSINESS WOMENS NETWORK
Business Information and networking for women in the Hastings area.
Phone (02) 6583 1600

AUSTRADE
Information on export assistance, research and development grants etc.
Phone: 132 878
www.austrade.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS SERVICE
Import/export regulations.
Phone: 1300 363 263
www.customs.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING SERVICE
Federal government publications.
Phone: (02) 9299-6737
www.agps.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE FOR COMMERCIALISATION (AIC)
A national, not-for-profit company that delivers programs to improve commercialisation of Australia’s research investment
www.ausicom.com

AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS COMMISSION
Incorporation of companies.
Phone: 1300 300 630
www.asic.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS
Australia's official statistical organisation.
Phone: (02) 9268-4111
www.abs.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
General inquiries - phone: 132 861
Business taxes (Sales tax, PPS, PAYE) - phone: 132 866
Superannuation Hotline - phone: 131 020
Fringe benefits tax - phone: 133 328
A 'Fax from Tax' - phone: 132 860
www.ato.gov.au

BUSINESS ENTRY POINT
Federal government website providing information for businesses and links to most major government departments.
www.business.gov.au

NSW BUSINESS CHAMBER
(Formerly the Australian Business Limited)
Phone: 132 696
www.australianbusiness.com.au

DEPARTMENT OF FAIR TRADING
Information about the laws on business registration, licensing and permit requirements.
General enquiries - phone: 133 220
Business name registrations - phone: (02) 9286-0007
Business licence information service - phone: (02) 9287-0099
Registry of co-operatives - phone:1800 502 042 or (02) 63331400
www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

NSW DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Small Business Expansion Programs, Export Assistance Program
www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 1300 134 359

NSW DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Assistance and information on state awards and agreements.
Phone: 131 628
www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au

FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
Federal awards information and assistance.
Phone: (02) 9282-0888

THE LAW SOCIETY OF NSW
Recorded information service. Referral 99260300
Law access / advice: 1300 888529
Phone: 9926 0333
www.lawsociety.com.au
www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au

THE AUSTRALIAN COPYRIGHT COUNCIL
An independent non-profit organisation providing guidance and information about copyright.
Phone: (02) 9318-1788
www.copyright.org.au

IP AUSTRALIA
Patents, trademarks, design and intellectual property.
Phone: 1300 651 010
www.ipaustralia.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION & CONSUMER COMMISSION
Information regarding trade, pricing and regulations.
Phone: (02) 9230-9133
www.accc.gov.au

FRANCHISING ASSOCIATION OF NSW AND NZ
Assistance with franchising.
Phone: (02) 9891-4933
www.fca.com.au

FRANCHISING COUNSELLING CENTRE
Advice on starting or buying a franchise.
Phone: (02) 9482-7233

INNOVATION SERVICES ON-LINE
Kennovations Industrial Design
Phone: (02) 9966-8867
www.kennovations.com.au

INSTITUTE OF PATENT ATTORNEYS
For general information and referral service.
Phone: 1800 804 536

STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Information and assistance for business and international trade assistance and contacts.
Phone: (02) 9350-8100

WORKCOVER AUTHORITY
Information on workplace health and safety, workers compensation and injury management.
Phone: 131050
www.workcover.nsw.gov.au

AUSINVENT INNOVATION SERVICES
Access to self assessment software etc
www.ausinvent.com