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5.3 Services for Citizens Business Area
The Services for Citizens Business Area describes the mission and purpose of the Australian Government in
terms of the services it provides both to and on behalf of Australian individuals, businesses and other
organisations. It includes the provision of externally-focused government services and the obligations of the
Australian Government to support and protect the nation's population. The majority of the functional definitions
contained within the Services for Citizens Business Area have been adapted from the AGIFT.
The structure of the Services for Citizens Business Area (Figure 5-3) incorporates the Lines of Business and
Business Capabilities.
5.3.1 [101] Business Support A
Business Support includes supporting the private sector, including small business and non-profit organisations;
supporting strategies to assist business growth and management; supporting advocacy programs and advising
on regulations surrounding business activities; and assisting businesses to comply with reporting requirements of
the government.
Business Sub Function Defines the set of Business Capabilities that
10101
Association Registration
10102
Business Accounting and
Reporting
10103
Business Registration and
Licensing
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Business Sponsorship
� support the registration of associations;
� recording the details of incorporated associations;
� assess applications and issuing registration numbers;
� maintain records of registered details;
� process registration updates and renewals.
� support and assist businesses and organisations in their efforts to
maintain accounts and records of their business activities, and to
satisfy business reporting requirements of the government;
� review the performance or financial management, of businesses
and organisations;
� provide verification for statements or claims made in official
reports;
� provide recommendations for improvement in business
processes and operations.
� support the registration of businesses;
� record the details of companies and corporations;
� assess applications and issue registration numbers;
� maintain records of registered details;
� process registration updates and renewals;
� issue licenses and permits, such as those required for
fundraising, the sale of alcohol or signage and displays.
� support corporate funding of organisations and events;
� advise on regulations and restrictions on products and services at
events;
� provide information about sponsorship applications and how to
meet obligations in relation to marketing and merchandising.
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