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 Geoff Browne.

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 [ ... ]

New publications

The Office of the Small Business Commissioner has published three new brochures (June 2011): Beware of Scams; Should You Sign It?; and Speaking up for Small Business If you require [ ... ]

Latest News

New role for Small Business Commissioner in resolving farm debt disputes

The Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner will play a key role under the new Farm Debt Mediation Act 2011. The legislation seeks to resolve farm debt disputes efficiently and equitab [ ... ]

In September 2011, the Victorian Parliament passed legislation introducing a requirement for financial institutions and other creditors to undertake a mediation process before the commencement of farm [ ... ]

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