2GB interview with Matthew Tukaki
JOURNALIST:
Every week we talk about small business and what’s going on with small business right across this great country of ours. Joining me to talk small business from a roadshow in country Queensland is Michael McCormack, the Federal Small Business Minister who is out and about really pushing the Government’s agenda when it comes to well all things small business. Michael McCormack joins me live right across the country, mate welcome to the show.
Transcript – Interview with ABC Central West – Small business tax cuts
Politics is the art of negotiation and sometimes you have to give a little to get a lot and I’m sure the 18,328 small businesses in the Riverina and Central West, many in the listening area will certainly know what we’ve done is a good thing for them.
Works start on Parkes Water Treatment Facility
Works have commenced on the new water treatment and recycle plant in Parkes that will provide a reliable and enduring water source for the region.
Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash said the new Wastewater Treatment Plant and Recycled Water Scheme would ensure Parkes will have a sustainable future.
Doorstop in Corangamite – Small Business Roadshow
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MICHAEL McCORMACK:
[RECORDING STARTED] … So on the back of tax cuts and our plan to back small business, the nationwide roadshow of small
business will listen to small business about their needs and talk up our plan.
Tax cuts central in Corangamite small business roadshow
LOWER taxes and simpler paperwork for small business was central as a nationwide small business roadshow stopped in Corangamite today, Federal Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
Visiting small businesses in Belmont this morning, Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson said the tax cuts are a welcomed boost for the local economy.
Transcript – Wodonga doorstop with Bridget McKenzie – Small Business RoadshowTranscript – Wodonga doorstop with Bridget McKenzie – Small Business Roadshow
[RECORDING STARTED] … talking to my National Party colleagues, talking to local small businesses right across the region, about what we’re doing as a Government to ensure they get on with working in their business. We want to get the clumsy hand of Government and all that red tape out of their businesses so they can get on with employing more people locally.
Stay safe when using ‘occy straps’
A NEW safety standard for elastic luggage straps (commonly known as ‘octopus straps’ or ‘occy straps’) comes into effect today, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
As the Minister responsible for consumer affairs and product safety, Mr McCormack said the standard requires a warning label which clearly warns of dangers when removing the hooks.
Wodonga, Benalla benefit from small biz roadshow
COMING off the back of delivering the lowest company tax rate for small business in 50 years, a nationwide small business roadshow took stock of the terrific opportunity in northern Victoria today, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack said.
Australian Small Business Champion Awards
It is an honour to be here tonight as Australia’s Small Business Minister and to be surrounded by so many successful small businesspeople.
Australia is a small business nation – built on the back of a willingness to embrace risk and have a go!
Small business tax relief on the way
THE whole country is set to gain from more than 3 million small businesses having a lower tax rate, allowing them to invest more, grow more and employ more, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.