The predicted and rapidly unfolding COVID crisis is hurting Tasmania. Hundreds of people a day are being infected, testing is a mess and businesses are closing.
Of course, we recognise the importance of advocating for small business and for there to be sustained and sustainable support for small business.
Minister, energy relief is critical for small businesses who are struggling under a lot of other increasing costs and reduction in trade.
Minister, I would like to hear your comments about the small business apprenticeships and trainee programs.
In the Budget papers, the Small Business Mental Health Support package is listed under key deliverables.
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all small businesses in Australia have been profound.
The program guidelines for the Small Business Hardship Grants Program advised participants that their details may be made public.
This is the first time in my experience as a parliamentarian where the outcome of a grants process has not been made public.
An announcement of mental health support for small business has been clouded by questions about the Liberals' secrecy regarding hardship grant recipients