Covid-19 - Useful Websites for Business

Business Support

Australian Government Business Website

• Main website:
  https://www.business.gov.au
• Covid-19 specific support for Businesses:
  https://business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business

Queensland Government Business Website:

• https://www.business.qld.gov.au

Consumer Law Issues (Goods & Services, Cancellations, Fair Trading)

ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission)

• Main Website:
  https://www.accc.gov.au
• Covid-19 information for Small Businesses:
  https://www.accc.gov.au/business/covid-19-coronavirus-information-for-small-business 
  or access from Business tab on the ACCC website homepage.
• Covid-19 information for Consumers:
  https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/covid-19-coronavirus-information-for-consumers 
  or access from Consumers tab on the ACCC website homepage.

Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT)

• https://www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au

Privacy & Spam

OAIC (Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner)

• Main website:
  https://www.oaic.gov.au
• Covid-19 Privacy Obligations for Employers/Businesses:
  https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/guidance-and-advice/coronavirus-covid-19-understanding-your-privacy-obligations-to-your-staff/

Queensland Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC)

• https://www.oic.qld.gov.au

ACMA (Australian Communications & Media Authority)

• Main website:
  https://www.acma.gov.au
• Spam and Telemarketing:
  https://www.acma.gov.au/spam-and-telemarketing

IT Security

ACSC (Australian Cyber Security Centre) / ACORN

• Main website:
  https://www.cyber.gov.au
• Covid-19 precautions for Small Business:
  https://www.cyber.gov.au/advice/covid-19-protecting-your-small-business

Scamwatch

• https://www.scamwatch.gov.au

General Legal issues

Legal Advice

• Contact your lawyer, or your state's Law Society for a referral.
• Queensland Law Society (QLS):
  https://www.qls.com.au

Courts & Tribunals

• Most courts are still operating but under limited capacity. Many courts have issued specific practice directions about changes to their operations.
• Check the specific court's website or contact your lawyer for advice.
• Queensland Courts:
  https://www.courts.qld.gov.au
• QCAT (Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal):
  https://www.qcat.qld.gov.au
• Federal Court of Australia:
  https://www.fedcourt.gov.au

Justice of the Peace Services

• JP community services have been suspended or restricted in some areas.
• You may be able to find a JP using the online directory service:
  https://www.qld.gov.au/law/legal-mediation-and-justice-of-the-peace/about-justice-of-the-peace/after-hours