Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner

Welcome to the Victorian Small Business Commissioner's website

Small businesses need a competitive and fair business environment to grow. That's why in 2003 the Victorian Government established the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner (VSBC). The Small Business Commissioner is Mark Brennan.

The VSBC is dedicated to promoting a competitive and fair operating environment for small business, and has four simple, key messages:
- Be informed: in particular, know your rights and obligations, and you will avoid disputes
- Be fair: ensure your ongoing business relationships
- Be smart: settle disputes quickly, and get on with business
- Be aware: of the requirements of government policies and practices

Updates

Business Conduct Report update

Following the success of the watershed study by Deloitte on behalf of the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner into improving business to business behaviour, Forming and Maintaining Win [ ... ]

The Commonwealth and Victorian Governments have developed a $51 million first stage joint package to assist businesses directly damaged or destroyed by the bushfires. The package focuses on subsidis [ ... ]

Latest News

Small Business Commissioner's office reaches 6000 dispute milestone

The Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner has dealt with its 6000th dispute since its establishment in 2003.
Small Business Commissioner Mark Brennan said that at a cost of $ [ ... ]

The VSBC has prepared new guidelines under the Retail Leases Act 2003 about current market rent and engaging specialist retail valuers. Under the Retail Leases Act, the Small Business Commission [ ... ]

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