Government Regulatory Environment

The ACT Government prides itself on access to decision makers and an ability to provide the highest level of customer service. A single tiered government, unique in Australia, provides business with a regulatory environment that is responsive to business needs and is conducive to successful business practices.

Find out more about Canberra's regulatory environment:

Legislation:
ACT Legislation Register - provides new and up-to-date information on ACT Legislation (eg. Acts, Laws, Bills and Approved Forms).

GST:
Australian Taxation Office - for a guide on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for small business.

Workplace Issues:
Australian Workplace - provides information on employment, workplace relations, government assistance, jobs, careers, training and wages.

WageNet - provides information on workplace wages, conditions, industrial relations issues and discrimination issues.

Australian Taxation Office - provides information on superannuation applicable to businesses and individuals.

Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) - provides the latest AIRC decisions, awards, transcripts and related information including unfair dismissal.

ACT WorkCover - provides information on Occupational Health and Safety, Workers Compensation and public holidays in the private sector.

Office of the Employment Advocate (OEA) - provides information on Australian Workplace Agreements and Freedom of Association issues.

ACT Human Rights Office - provides information on issues such as discrimination, sexual harassment and racial vilification.