Information and links for flood affected businesses in Australia

• Queensland - Financial Assistance for Small Businesses
  In January 2011 Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Premier Anna Bligh announced Commonwealth/State funded assistance of grants up to $25,000 to assist small businesses and primary producers with clean up and recovery efforts following the Queensland flood crisis.
• Queensland Health - Storm and Floods Recovery
  These fact sheets provide practical health advice and contacts for people seeking assistance after storms and floods.  
• Queensland Road Closures, Danger Zones and Flood Maps
  Information from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads regarding road closures in South East Queensland
• NSW State Emergency Services - NSW SES
  Response agency for floods, storms and tsunamis in NSW.
• NSW Flood Information
  Emergency contacts, evacuations, transport disruptions, flood warnings, financial assistance, etc.
• NSW Natural Disasters Financial Assistance Schemes
  Schemes available to those in areas declared as natural disasters include Personal Hardship and Distress Assistance, Primary Producers, Small Business, Assistance for Councils and more.
• Australian Tax Office (ATO) Assistance
  Help through difficult times! Many Australians experience tough times in their lives. It may be due to a natural disaster or times are financially difficult for them. We want to support you and work with you to help you sort out your tax affairs. Here is the type of practical help we will be able to offer you.
• Australian Government Disaster Assist
  Information and links to a range of assistance packages available to assist people and businesses impacted by natural disasters
• Victorian Flood Assistance
  Information and links to a range of services

Information Links

• Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association
  The Automotive Aftermarket Industry is concerned with manufacturing, re-manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing of all vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment and services 
  
  
• Automotive Aftermarket Magazine
  Australian Automotive Aftermarket magazine is the magazine of choice for the Australian automotive aftermarket industry 
  
  
• Austrade
  Australian Government’s trade and investment development agency
  
  
• Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo
  Showcasing the latest automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, tools & equipment
   
• Australian Automobile Association
  The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) supports and coordinates the activities of our constituent motoring clubs and represents the interests of all Australian motorists at a national and international level.
  
  
• Australian Convenience Store News
  Australia’s most extensive source of free and independent information for route and convenience retailers.
  
  
• Australian Refrigeration Council Automotive Code of Conduct
  The revised Australian automotive code of practice for the control of refrigerant gases during manufacture, installation, servicing or de-commissioning of motor vehicle air conditioners 2008 is now available
  
  
• Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP)
  The Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) gives consumers consistent information on the level of occupant protection provided by vehicles in serious front and side crashes.
  
  
• Australia's Best Cars
  Australia's Best Cars is the nation's most comprehensive and reliable consumer focussed testing and award program for new model cars.
  
  
• autoEtrade
  Connecting the Australian auto aftermarket industry
  
  
• Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association
  APRA is a non-profit trade association whose members rebuild/remanufacture automotive and truck related "hard" parts
  
  
• Centre for Automotive Safety Research
  The Centre conducts high quality independent research that enables rational decision making, leading to reductions in the human and economic losses from road crashes
   

• Collision Repair Expo
  Showcasing the latest crash repair products & solutions, automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, tools & equipment

• Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
  The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is the peak organisation representing the automotive industry
  
  
• Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers
  The Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers (FAPM) is an association of manufacturers engaged in the production of a comprehensive range of automotive products. 
  
  
• Fuel Consumption Guide
  The Fuel Consumption Guide Database provides comparative data on the fuel consumption of many vehicles sold in Australia between 1986 and 2003. The database includes passenger cars and four-wheel drives, and light commercial vehicles up to 2.7 tonnes gross vehicle mass.
  
  
• LAUNCH Tech Australia Pty Ltd
  Offering quality auto aftermarket products



• LAUNCH Tech NSW
  Offering quality auto aftermarket products
  
  
• LAUNCH Tech UK Ltd
  THE name in vehicle diagnostics and workshop equipment
  
  
• LAUNCH Tech USA
  THE name in vehicle diagnostics and workshop equipment
  
  
• Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association
  MEMA exclusively represents and serves manufacturers of motor vehicle components, tools and equipment, automotive chemicals and related products used in the production, repair, and maintenance of all classes of motor vehicles.
  
  
• Motor Trades Association of Australia
  MTAA is the peak national representative organisation for the retail, service and repair sector of the Australian automotive industry.
  
  
• Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct
  A voluntary national Code of Conduct that applies to all smash repairers and insurance companies that subscribe to it.
  
  
• National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council
  The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) is a joint initiative of all Australian governments and the insurance industry. Its mission is to drive down Australia's unacceptably high level of vehicle theft.
  
  
• Performance Racing and Tuning Council
  The PRTC has been formed to provide advice, understanding and a strategic approach to current and potential market issues from regulators, governments, enthusiasts and community groups.  
  
  
• Product Recalls Australia
  This website enhances consumer safety by providing current product recall information based on notifications.
   
  
• Service Station Association Ltd
  At the Service Station Association we have made it our business to know the petroleum industry and the issues members face to help meet these challenges.   
  
  
• Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia
  SAE-A is the representative body for Automotive Engineers in Australasia whose purpose is advancing the skills and knowledge of mobility technology practitioners within Australasia and to develop, collect and disseminate, the knowledge of automotive technologies in order to advance these fields and their practitioners.
  
  
• Stop Watch Financial Solutions
  We make finance easy! As one of the leading suppliers of leasing and hire purchase options we pride ourselves on offering an end to end solution for all of your company's vehicle/equipment requirements.
  
  
• The Australian 4WD Industry Council
  A non-competitive, specialist council of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. The 4WD Council has been formed to provide advice, understanding and a strategic approach to current and potential market issues from regulators, governments, 4WD enthusiasts and community groups.
  
  
• The Red Book
  Red Book provides pricing and identification data to the automotive, insurance and finance industries as well as to many web sites and is the pre-eminent operator in this field.
  
  
• Top Gear
  TOP GEAR is a high octane mix of performance cars, adrenalin, comedy and celebrities.
  
  
• Vehicle Road Test Report Directory
  A directory of vehicle road test reports conducted by Australia's motoring clubs.
  
  

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