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Australian Small Business Commissioner
ASBC
2013 – 11 March 2016
Non-statutory office that advocated for small business within the Commonwealth and helped small businesses resolve disputes with larger businesses and government agencies.
How it came into existence
Created by executive decision of the Gillard government in 2013 as a non-statutory office; the function was new to the Commonwealth.
How it ended
Replaced on 11 March 2016 by the statutory Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
- Small business advocacy
- Dispute assistance
Main functions
- Advocacy for small business within government
- Information and referral for small business disputes
- Promoting fair dealing with small business
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Treasury.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 23 October 2015 to 30 November 2015)
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