School of Law gets ARC Linkage Grant for 2009-2011

Developing a responsive regulatory system for Australia's small corporations

The UWS School of Law with University of Canberra, Victoria University and UTS has been successful with an ARC Linkage Grant for 2009-2011. The project "Developing a responsive regulatory system for Australia's small corporations" will be handled by the team of Dr AD Clarke; Prof T Clarke; Prof AF Armstrong; Prof MA Adams; Prof PE Lewis; Dr A Richardson and Prof IA Eddie.

Project summary

Small corporations employ approximately 50% of Australia's 10.5 million employed persons (ABS: Nov 2007). Promoting and maintaining small corporations is vital to the health of the Australian economy and the well being of society. This research will strengthen Australia's social and economic fabric by identifying, in consultation with regulators, industry leaders, government, the ideal regulatory environment for Australia's small corporations. A responsive regulatory framework will enable small corporations to conduct business more efficiently and profitably allowing for and creating structures and processes for encouraging and managing innovation creativity in this vital
sector.

Funding Allocation

Other details are as follows:

• Primary RFCD 3901 LAW
• APA(I) Award(s): 1
• Collaborating/Partner Organisation(s):
  • The Treasury
  • Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia Ltd
  • Administering Organisation University of Canberra
• Administring Organisation: University of Canberra