Useful links
Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)
A Commonwealth government service providing information about licences you may need for your business.
Telephone: 13 22 15
Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
A national statutory human rights organisation with responsibilities including education and public awareness, as well as receiving discrimination and human rights complaints.
Telephone: 1300 656 419
Functions include provision of information on taxation and superannuation.
Telephone: 13 28 61
Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs
Provides information about working in Australia, including about visas and visa conditions.
Telephone: 131 881
Commonwealth Department of Home Affairs
Check visa details and conditions (online)
Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
Provides information and advice on housing and accommodation.
Telephone: 1300 55 81 81
Provides information on rights and responsibilities under Australian workplace laws and investigates and ensures compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).
Telephone: 13 13 94
Links job seekers with harvest jobs Australia wide.
Telephone: 1800 062 332 (National Harvest Information Service)
Provides targeted support services for people looking for work and for employers looking for workers.
Telephone: 1300 208 575
Telephone: 131 882
Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)
Maintains a directory of local councils. Contact your local council for information regarding planning laws, public health laws and local council regulations that may affect accommodation for labour hire workers.
Telephone: (03) 9667 5555
Skilled and Business Migration Program
This program works to support and attract investor and business migrants. The website provides information about visas, living in Victoria and overseas qualifications.
Telephone: (03) 9651 9756
Provides information on payroll tax.
Telephone: 13 21 61
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)
Please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450
Telephone: 131 450
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
For information about seeking review of a relevant decision by the Authority.
Telephone: 1300 018 228
Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
An independent statutory organisation with responsibilities under Victorian anti-discrimination laws including education and dispute resolution.
Telephone: 1300 292 153
Provides information about workplace health and safety obligations, and enforces compliance with those obligations.
Telephone: 1800 136 089