Senate Media Releases

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Small Business

Tasmania's Retail Industry Grows - Despite Lack of Federal Support

Senator Guy Barnett today applauded the recent announcement of a $106m distribution centre in Launceston by Statewide Independent Wholesalers. “This centre will boost Tasmania’s retail industry, increase competition, and result in a better deal for Tasmanian consumers,” Senator Barnett said. The 6... ... (04-Sep)

Small Business Declares Rudd Government Worst in Country

“Small businesses have lost so much confidence in Kevin Rudd, they’re referring to his government as the worst in the country,” Senator Guy Barnett said today. According to the August Sensis Business Index, business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since 1993, when the nationwide survey fi... ... (31-Aug)

Labor Dumps Small Business Plans

A $16,850 kitchen overhaul at Hobart Legacy is all that will be assessed from Tasmania in the Rudd Government's $30 million rethink on previously dumped Regional Partnerships applications, Senator Guy Barnett said today. "The Government's Regional Partnerships Program back flip announced on Wedn... ... (30-May)

New Look Penghana at Queenstown

Senator Guy Barnett, today said the upgraded Penghana House estate at Queenstown being opened today will be a great tourism asset to the West Coast community. “I am pleased to have worked with the Penghana management, the West Coast Council and local community to secure funding for the upgrade whi... ... (05-Mar)

Tasmania To Host APEC Small Business Forum

Tasmania will host a major international conference on small business in Hobart on March 4-9, when 21 Asia Pacific countries are represented at an APEC forum on small to medium sized enterprises, Senator Guy Barnett said today. The Minister for Small Business and Tourism Fran Bailey will host the M... ... (18-Feb)

How Red Tape Grows Three Times As Fast As The Economy

The announcement of a task force probe into the compliance burden on business and other red tape hindrances is a shot in the arm for small business in Tasmania, Senator Guy Barnett said today. "Unnecessary red tape can be a nightmare and I have witnessed it first hand as an owner and manager of a... ... (13-Oct)

Unfair Dismissal Cases Flourish In Tasmania

Unfair dismissal cases in Tasmania’s State industrial system soared by 145.6% in the seven years to 2003, or more than six times the average increase of all States, Senator Guy Barnett said today. “The number of cases in the Tasmanian system increased from 114 in 1996 to 280 in 2003, while under ... ... (03-May)

How to Lobby

Make a Difference - a practical guide to lobbying by Guy Barnett Consulting, Government & Corporate Relations

Packed with practical advice, opinion and essential information about how to lobby, as well as with interesting political and historical facts, my indispensable handbook is for anyone in our nation who seeks to understand or participate in the political process. More info…