Links and Resources

Business NSW

Assists businesses of all sizes to manage their people and growth more efficiently. They provide hands-on assistance to identify your workplace challenges and help you sustain and grow your business.

On behalf of members, they actively represent the concerns of business at all levels of government as the ‘Voice of Industry’ and can provide information on the regulatory and legislative environment, codes of practice, economic and industry statistics and publications.

Tweed Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.

The Tweed Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is dedicated to promoting a vibrant business environment by cooperative interaction among businesses, the government, and the community.

Tweed Shire Council

Local Government -Tweed Shire covers 1303 square kilometres and adjoins the areas of Byron, Lismore and Kyogle, with the NSW/Queensland border to its north.

AusIndustry

Delivers a range of business and innovation grants. Has an easy-to-use website allowing individuals and businesses to search for grants that assist businesses to diversify, expand or improve, or commercialise a technology.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

Has the responsibility of ensuring that individuals and businesses comply with Australian competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws. The ACCC helps small business understand their rights and responsibilities under the Commonwealth Trade Practices Act, 1974 (TPA).

Australian Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT)

Provides foreign & trade policy advice to the government and works with other government agencies to ensure that Australia’s pursuit of its global, regional and bilateral interests is coordinated effectively.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Is responsible for the administration of Australia’s taxation system including income tax, GST, superannuation and excise. The ATO website provides tax and superannuation information, publications, forms, tools and calculators to help individuals and businesses manage their affairs.

Business.gov.au

A Commonwealth Government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running a business. It offers simple and convenient access to government business information, tools and services, for those starting, maintaining, improving or growing a business.

Geoff Provest MP

State Member for Tweed

IP Australia (IPA)

Provides a strong intellectual property system which promotes innovation, investment and trade. It administers Australia’s IP rights system, specifically patents, trade marks, designs.

Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)

The Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) helps business operators and people considering starting a business. ABLIS can identify relevant state, territory, local and Australian government licences, permits, approvals, regulations and codes of practice, allowing you to obtain detailed information and manage compliance obligations.

Business Murwillumbah

Striving to Innovate, Unite and Motivate Our Local Murwillumbah Business Community.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

Is Australia’s official statistics provider. The ABS website contains a wide range of free, objective and accessible statistics that assist businesses to make informed decisions.

Australian Dept of Employment, Education & Workplace Relations (DEEW)

A government agency providing national leadership in education and workplace training, transition to work and conditions and values in the workplace.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

Enforces and regulates company and financial services law to protect consumers, investors and creditors. ASIC is responsible for ensuring company directors and company officers carry out their duties honestly, diligently and in the best interests of their companies.

Australian Trade Commission (AusTrade)

Offers a number of customised services to help Australian companies win business and trade overseas. Austrade provides advice on export practice, compliance with foreign regulations and understanding local culture.

Enterprise Connect

Enterprise Connect has a national network of industry innovation centres staffed by highly skilled Business Advisers that provides access to specialist expertise and the best available technical and business resources to help you transform your business.

Justine Elliot MP

Federal Member for Richmond

NSW Dept of Fair Trading

Provides information about acceptable business conduct and behaviour. This where you register a business name and obtain business licences.

NSW Dept of Industry

The Department of Industry creates conditions for the NSW community to prosper, ensuring we have a highly-skilled workforce, we manage our natural resources sustainably and we encourage investment and competition.

NSW Dept of Industrial Relations

Provides businesses with information about pay rates and other conditions of employment in NSW.