Edition 42, March 2007

Finding the right licence information: help is at hand!

Finding your way through the regulatory maze can be a confusing experience. Fortunately, help is at hand to assist you in finding the right licensing information for your situation.

A number of state and national websites are dedicated to providing comprehensive licensing guides.

A good starting point offering Australia-wide information on licensing is Australian Skills Recognition Information, maintained by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship, which has extensive information on occupational licensing in all states and territories. Just enter the occupation you are interested in to start your search.

States and territories also maintain licensing and regulatory information on the web. Some useful sites include:

  • NSW Department of Fair Trading

www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/business/businesslicences.html

  • Queensland Department of State Development and Innovation - Smart Licence

www.sd.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/htdocs/slol

  • Victorian Business Licence Information Service

www.blis.business.vic.gov.au

  • Tasmanian Business Licence Information Service

www.blis.tas.gov.au

  • South Australian Business Licence Information Service

sa.bli.net.au

  • Western Australian Business Licence Information Service

www.licence.sbdc.com.au

  • Northern Territory Consumer and Business Affairs

www.caba.nt.gov.au

  • Business ACT

www.business.act.gov.au/businesslicences

Please note that although the goal of these services is to be as comprehensive as possible, you should enquire directly with them if you are in doubt about your licensing situation.

For more information, visit www.immi.gov.au/asri

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