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Small Business Commissioner Act Disputes

Under the Small Business Commissioner Act 2003, the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner (VSBC) can investigate unfair market practices and then make a representation to an appropriate person or body, or refer the dispute to mediation.

If you would like to notify the VSBC of a dispute concerning an unfair market practice, please download and complete the form by clicking here, and mail it to the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner, Level 2, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000, or fax to 9651 9943. You can also email the form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please note that the details that you provide may be forwarded to the respondent. Submission of a referral form indicates your agreement to this.

Retail Leases Disputes

If you would like to notify the VSBC of a dispute relating to a retail lease, please download and complete the form by clicking here and mail it to the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner, Level 2, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000, or fax it to 9651 9943. You can also email the form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Alternatively, forms can be submitted online by clicking here.

Please note that the details that you provide may be forwarded to the respondent. Submission of a referral form indicates your agreement to this. Ensure that you provide contact details for all parties, i.e. landlord, tenant and any representatives (e.g. real estate agent's address and telephone number).

Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act Disputes

If you would like to notify the VSBC of an Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act dispute, please download the application form by clicking here and mail it to the Office of the Victorian Small Business Commissioner, Level 2, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 3000, or fax it to 9651 9943. You can also email the form to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please note that the details that you provide may be forwarded to the respondent. Submission of a referral form indicates your agreement to this. Ensure that you provide contact details for all parties, i.e. owner driver, hirer and any representatives.
 

 

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