The Australian Consumer Law is a cooperative reform of the Australian Government and the States and Territories, through the Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA). This following website contains information about the ACL and its enforcement, and consumer policy in Australia -
www.consumerlaw.gov.au
The business.gov.au
business.gov.au offers a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running a business.
http://www.business.gov.au/
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is an independent statutory authority which administers the Trade Practices Act 1974 and the Prices Surveillance Act 1983. The Commission has a wide range of publications dealing with its functions and the legislation for which it is responsible.
13 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
TEL (08) 8213 3444
http://www.accc.gov.au
Australian Securities & Investments Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission provides small business advice.
Level 7, 100 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
TEL 1300 300 630
http://www.asic.gov.au
Australian Bankers' Association Inc.
Visit the Australian Bankers' Association Inc. to download fact sheets on how to apply for a loan for your small business and on how to get help from banks if you're business if in financial trouble.
Bizgate
Visit Bizgate to notify government agencies of the changes to business details, complete and download selected forms, request information and find out who to contact to answer queries.
http://www.bizgate.sa.gov.au
Business SA
136 Greenhill Road, Unley SA 5061
TEL (08) 8300 0000
http://www.business-sa.com
Business Licensing Information (BLIS)
If you are unsure of the licensing requirements for your business or wish to make an enquiry specific to your area of interest visit the website.
http://bli.net.au/sa
Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED)
The Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) is the South Australian Government's key agency for economic and industry development policy.
TEL (08) 8303 2400
http://www.southaustralia.biz
Housing Industry Association
Cnr Station Place & Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007
TEL (08) 8346 5091
http://www.buildingonline.com.au
Landlords' Association of SA Inc
PO Box 2486, Adelaide SA 5001
TEL 0419 804 509
Master Builders Association of SA Inc
47 South Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
TEL (08) 8211 7466
http://www.mbasa.com.au
Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of SA
219 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville SA 5031
TEL (08) 8352 8777
http://www.masterplumber.com.au
Motor Trade Association of SA Inc
3 Frederick Road, Royal Park SA 5014
TEL (08) 8241 1066
http://www.mta-sa.asn.au
National Electrical and Communications
Contractors Association of SA
213 Greenhill Road, Eastwood SA 5063
TEL (08) 8272 2966
The Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)
http://www.finance.gov.au/agimo/index.html
Office of Energy Policy & Office of the Technical Regulator
TEL (08) 8226 5500
http://www.energy.sa.gov.au
http://www.energysafety.sa.gov.au
Office for the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner
Many licensed premises in South Australia have consents which allow them to trade for extended periods of time and/or provide entertainment. The database kept by the Office for the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner is available for you to search online at http://www.olgc.sa.gov.au/default.asp?action=licence_search&menu=liquor'
Product Recalls Australia
http://www.recalls.gov.au
Royal Automobile Association of SA Inc
41 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide SA 5000
TEL (08) 8202 4600
http://www.raa.net
Real Estate Institute of South Australia Inc
249 Greenhill Road, Dulwich SA 5065
TEL (08) 8366 4300
http://www.reisa.com.au
Retail Traders Association of SA Inc
3rd Floor, 38 Currie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
TEL (08) 8359 3303
Small Business Support Line
Telephone 1800 77 7275
South Australian Police
The South Australian Police website has comprehensive fraud risk assessments and fraud control plans for businesses. http://www.sapolice.sa.gov.au
Standards Australia
63 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034
TEL (08) 8373 4140
http://www.standards.com.au
State Retailers Association of SA
321 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007
TEL (08) 8340 1722
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