Business resources

vicCentral Highlands Area Consultative Committee (CHACC)

The vicCentral Highlands Area Consultative Committee operates across the municipal areas of Hepburn, Moorabool, Pyrenees and the City of Ballarat. The committee, widely referred to as vicCHACC, provides a link between government, business and community.

Website: www.chacc.com.au

Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS)

The department deals with land transport, including road safety, civil aviation and air navigation, aviation security, delivery of regional and rural specific services, maritime transport. The department also deal with shipping, investigation of aviation and maritime accidents and incidents, regional development, matters relating to local government, planning and land management.

Website: www.dotars.gov.au

business.gov.au

business.gov.au offers you simple and convenient access to all the government information, transactions and services you need. It's a whole-of-government service providing essential information on planning, starting and running your business.

Website: www.business.gov.au

Austrade

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency that helps and assists Australian companies and supports your business to export products and services.

Website: www.austrade.gov.au

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)

AQIS is Australia's first line of defence, protecting our unique environment against exotic pests and diseases. We inspect incoming luggage, cargo, mail, animals and plants and their products, and provide inspection and certification for a range of exports.

Website: www.daff.gov.au