The Department of Communication and Information Technology report on "The Benefits of Doing Business Electronically – Ebusiness" shows that businesses are reaping the benefits on taking up broadband and demonstrates how businesses can utilise the Internet. www2.dcita.gov.au

Ausindustry is the Federal Government's provider for business information, including a range of products and grants to assist businesses. www.ausindustry.gov.au

The Business Entry Point enables Australian businesses to perform online transactions for taxation compliance and license applications. The site also includes information and services from all federal, state and territory government agencies, as well as some local councils. www.business.gov.au

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission regulates Australia's companies. The site features a company section which includes information about starting, running and closing a company and ASIC company forms. www.asic.gov.au

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission regulates competition in Australia. The site features a section on business rights and obligations including information about domain name renewals; trade practices, and tips for good business online. www.accc.gov.au

The Australian Taxation Office's website has a special section for businesses with lots of information and resources, explanation of tax topics from GST to fuel allowances and tax calculators. www.ato.gov.au

The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides statistics for a wide range of economic and social indicators, including key national indicators and information about the consumer price index. www.abs.gov.au

The Internet Industry Association is the national industry body for the Internet in Australia. It is active in identifying and responding to consumer and small business concerns as well as providing regulatory compliance tools for members, such as industry codes of practice, including codes on privacy and content. www.iia.net.au

The site of the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner features a section on privacy issues relevant for businesses. www.privacy.gov.au

The Australian Communications Authority is responsible for regulating telecommunications and radio communications. The site features a section on spam, including specific information for business. www.aca.gov.au