Terms of reference

The effect of government regulation on employment in small business, specifically including the areas of workplace relations, taxation, superannuation, occupational health and safety, local government, planning and tenancy laws.
The special needs and circumstances of small business, and the key factors that have an effect on the capacity of small business to employ more people.
The extent to which the complexity and duplication of regulation by Commonwealth, state and territory governments inhibits growth or performance in the small business sector.
Measures that would enhance the capacity of small business to employ more people.