Handy links
The official sites, all in one place
This directory has lived on our website for years, and it earns its keep: the government sites a business actually needs, without googling from scratch. Refreshed July 2026, every resource carried over, and where an agency has been renamed or replaced we link its current home and say so.
Starting & registering
Set up the business properly
Business.gov.au
The Australian Government's front door for business, including the new to business checklist.
business.gov.auBusiness name search and registration
Check availability of your proposed business name with ASIC, then register your new business.
asic.gov.auObtain an ABN
Need an ABN for your business? The Australian Business Register is where you get one, free.
abr.gov.auBusiness Licence Information Service
Find the government licences, permits, approvals, registrations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines that apply to your business.
ablis.business.gov.auIP Australia
All the information you need to secure your intellectual property, including patents and trade marks.
ipaustralia.gov.auGrants and programs
Direct links to government grant programs, with invaluable information on writing applications.
business.gov.au/grantsEmploying people
Workplace rules, safety and hiring
Fair Work Ombudsman
The information and contacts you need to understand the federal workplace relations system: awards, pay, leave and conditions.
fairwork.gov.auSafe Work Australia
National guidance to help small business operators manage health and safety effectively and comply with WHS regulations.
safeworkaustralia.gov.auSafeWork NSW & SIRA
WorkCover NSW was replaced in 2015: SafeWork NSW now covers workplace safety and SIRA regulates workers compensation. Our resources page carries the current workers compensation links.
safework.nsw.gov.auWorkforce Australia
Recruiting? Post jobs online for free through the national job vacancy service, the successor to Australian JobSearch.
workforceaustralia.gov.auDepartment of Education
Government policy on apprenticeships, traineeships and vocational education and training lives under training and skills.
education.gov.auAustralian Government
Federal portals worth knowing
AusTender
The Australian Government tender system, with up-to-date public business opportunities advertised by federal departments.
tenders.gov.auAgriculture portal
An entry point for all things agricultural, from the federal agriculture department.
agriculture.gov.auDepartment of Industry, Science and Resources
Initiatives dedicated to promoting internationally competitive and sustainable business in Australia.
industry.gov.auInfrastructure and regional development
The federal infrastructure department, promoting economic, social and regional development by enhancing Australia's infrastructure.
infrastructure.gov.auNSW & the regions
Closer to home
Business in NSW
The NSW Government's business area: strengthening the State's competitiveness, promoting investment and job creation and building business capability.
business.nsw.gov.auService NSW for Business
Business advice, tools and information for NSW small business owners, now delivered through Service NSW rather than the old smallbiz site.
service.nsw.gov.au/businessRegional Development Australia
An Australian Government initiative bringing together all levels of government to grow and develop regional Australia.
rda.gov.auLocal councils
The Hub has relationships with the following councils and local government areas.
Looking for the July 2026 workers compensation and workplace safety links, or our downloadable business guides? They live on the resources page. Spotted a link that has gone stale? Tell us and we will fix it.
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