Small Business Commissioner Act 2022

to provide a central point of contact in relation to matters affecting small businesses; and

to provide information and advisory services to the public about matters relating to small businesses; and

to assist parties in reaching an informal resolution for small business disputes, including by facilitating the exchange of information between the parties; and

to provide alternative dispute resolution services and administer a mediation process for small business disputes; and

to advocate on behalf of small businesses to—

the State, the Commonwealth, another State or a local government; or

any other entity involved in administering a matter relevant to small businesses; and

to work collaboratively with the equivalent of the commissioner in other States or the Commonwealth to enhance conditions for small businesses; and

to perform functions conferred on the commissioner under another Act; and

to carry out other activities to further the objects of this Act, as directed by the Minister.