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Our Assistance team responds to requests for assistance from small businesses and family enterprises that are in dispute with other businesses or Commonwealth Government agencies.

We provide information about dispute resolution options, access to mediation, alternative dispute resolution processes under the Franchising, Horticulture, Dairy and Oil Codes of Conduct, and assistance with disputes with the ATO.
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We understand the challenges facing small businesses and family enterprises.

Our Policy and Advocacy team works for small businesses and family enterprises by advocating for the improvement of policies, to ensure Australia is the best place to start, grow and transform.

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There are so many useful resources, tools and sources of information which assist and support small businesses and family enterprises to run their business.

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