Tasmania's Retail Industry Grows - Despite Lack of Federal Support
04-Sep-2008
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 60,000 sq m Launceston warehouse will replace SIW’s ...
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Small Business Declares Rudd Government Worst in Country
31-Aug-2008
“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 first started.
“Kevin Rudd and Wayne Swan have set ...
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Tasmania To Host APEC Small Business Forum
18-Feb-2007
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 GuyBarnett said today.The Minister for Small Business and Tourism Fran Bailey will host the Ministerial meeting of Asia Pacific Economic ...
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How Red Tape Grows Three Times As Fast As The Economy
13-Oct-2005
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 small business during the past decade. The last ...
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Unfair Dismissal Cases Flourish In Tasmania
03-May-2005
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 the Federal jurisdiction in Tasmania the numbers ...
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