11 - Business Studies - Business Plan Research Task: Law and regulations

The Small Business NSW Government website provides information for people starting, running or growing a small business.

The NSW Government Fair Trading website provides information on retail tenancy; licences, registrations and codes of practice.

The NSW Industrial Relations website provides a wide range of information including a specialist library of information relating to industrial relations, human resources, management, workplace reform and related topics; advice and training on NSW employment issues and workshops and seminars.

The NSW Rural Assistance Authority provides assistance to rural producers and small business in regional NSW through programs that encourage self-reliance and adaptation to change.

The NSW Business Chamber promotes the prosperity and capability of Australian businesses. The NSW Business Chamber website offers a range of products and services to help maximise business potential.

The WorkCover Authority of NSW provides a summary of an employer's major workers compensation obligations under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 and the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998.

The Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) sets out a number of requirements that businesses, including small businesses, need to be aware of.
Best practice involves knowing your rights and obligations and knowing who to contact if you need assistance.

Find government information about growing and managing your small business.