Queensland small businesses have been hit with a new waste tax in today’s State Labor Budget which will cost them and their customers $1.3 billion over the next four years. “It’s a cruel and crass tax that takes more than Labor is giving in any cash incentives to business,” Ms Simpson said. “The Budget papers…
DELIVERING faster payments to businesses working with the State Government is part of Liberal National Party Leader Deb Frecklington’s plan to encourage owners to grow and employ more Queenslanders. Ms Frecklington and Shadow Minister for Small Business Fiona Simpson unveiled the plan to industry representatives at a breakfast in Brisbane this morning. “Small businesses are…
Calling all entrepreneurs. Grants of up to $5000 are available to provide new small businesses access to professional advice and support in the critical early stages of establishing a business. For info go to https://www.business.qld.gov.au/…/grants/entrepreneur-grants Applications close 5 June.
Female students, or women seeking to return to full-time study, would $1000 help you with your studies? Applications are now open for a number of bursaries through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ). Some are available for women over 25 too. Go online, check out your eligibility, get in your application and kick…
Don’t be a bystander. This year’s campaign encourages Queenslanders to recognise the signs of domestic and family violence and learn how to safely intervene to get people the help they need. This is our opportunity to take action to break the cycle of domestic and family violence, and send a clear message that violence of…
I have called on the Government to release the long-overdue review of the Mt Coolum National Park Management Plan for public consultation. I have been asking the Minister to update the 1998 plan to ensure all issues, including the need for public toilets and parking are being addressed to protect Mt Coolum National Park, and…
Local businesses and residents of the Sunshine Coast who are struggling to pay their water bills don’t need another hike in water prices. This week in Parliament I called on the State Labor Government to reject the Queensland Competition Authority’s recommendation for a further increase in water prices. Watch my speech in Parliament here: http://tv.parliament.qld.gov.au/?reference=0Mba20180516_174956…
Did you know that the biggest employers on the Sunshine Coast are actually the smallest? About 22% of Sunshine Coasters are in business for themselves, having a go and creating jobs for other people. This week is Small Business Week and I want to acknowledge and celebrate the entrepreneurs who take the risk of developing…
Delivering faster payments to businesses working with the State Government is part of our plan to support small businesses to grow and employ more Queenslanders. As Shadow Minister for Small Business, I was delighted to announce the LNP’s plan with Leader Deb Frecklington at a breakfast held in Brisbane as part of Small Business…
The Premier needs to keep her election promise to be a Premier for all Queensland by giving the Sunshine Coast its fair share of funding for infrastructure. Connecting the Sunshine Coast with better public transport and better roads is absolutely critical. Speaking in Parliament recently, I asked the Premier to match the Federal Government’s commitment…