The Victorian Small Business Commissioner has responsibilities under the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005, which commenced on 1 December 2006.
From 1 January 2008, the cost for parties participating in VSBC mediations under the Small Business Commissioner Act 2003 and the Retail Leases Act 2003 will increase from $95 per day for each party, to $195 per day for each party.
The Small Business Commissioner Act 2003 provides for the development and implementation of small business service charters within government - DIIRD is the first Victorian government department to adopt a small business service charter.
The VSBC's newsletter outlines the office's activities over the past five years. Since its inception on 1 May 2003, the VSBC has dealt with over 4230 disputes (worth over $200 million) with more disputes referred to the office each year.
The Victorian Government’s Transport Industry Council is holding a free seminar on Monday 11 August to assist owner drivers and hirers to run safe and successful businesses.
The Victorian Government’s Transport Industry Council is holding a free seminar on Monday 11 August to assist owner drivers and hirers to run safe and successful businesses.
The VSBC's newsletter outlines the office's activities over the past five years. Since its inception on 1 May 2003, the VSBC has dealt with over 4230 disputes (worth over $200 million) with more disputes referred to the office each year.
