Victoria Ranked Least Business-Friendly State in Australia: Report

Small states have shone in the business-friendliness rankings with South Australia leading the pack.

A general view of the Melbourne CBD from the south bank of the Yarra River in Australia on Aug. 24, 2015. Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

Victoria is the least business-friendly jurisdiction in Australia, according to the Business Council of Australia’s (BCA) Regulation Rumble 2024 report, released on Dec. 3.

The report assessed states and territories on several criteria important for the growth of small business, an important source of employment for Australians.