New Small Business Commissioner appointed

The Victorian Small Business Commission provides low-cost mediation services to small businesses.

Greg Jennings is the new Victorian Small Business Commissioner.

Mr Jennings was formerly the Chief Engagement Officer at Beyond Blue. He was also previously a director at the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Mr Jennings will start a three-year term on 2 November 2026. He will replace Interim Commissioner Tim Symons, who has led the Commission since March 2026.

The Victorian Small Business Commission is an advocate on small business issues. It educates small business owners on their rights and responsibilities.

The Commission also delivers low-cost, impartial dispute resolution services for Victoria’s small businesses.
In 2025-26, the Commission:

• received 1,918 applications to resolve commercial disputes
• resolved 28% of matters before mediation
• successfully resolved more than 70% of mediations
• achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate.

Small businesses make up 98% of all businesses in Victoria.

Victoria is proudly home to 735,000 small businesses. They employ more than 1.3 million Victorians and contribute over $429 billion annually to the state’s economy.

Find more information about the Victorian Small Business Commission on their website.