McCormack/Hodgkinson – Energising enterprise in regional NSW
The Federal electorate of Riverina and the State electorate of Cootamundra have secured much-needed funding under the most recent round of the Energise Enterprise program.
The Nationals’ representatives for Riverina, Michael McCormack and Cootamundra, Katrina Hodgkinson have said this vital support will help community organisations invest in new opportunities and stimulate jobs growth.
Backing small business on the Northern Beaches
TAX cuts, simpler paperwork and giving more businesses access to the $20,000 instant asset write-off programme were a central focus of a small business roadshow headed by Small Business Minister and local MP Jason Falinski in Collaroy today.
Joined by senior leaders from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), the forum heard direct from Northern Beaches’ businesses about their ideas and challenges.
Mint motors ahead with Brabham montage
AUSTRALIAN motor racing legend Sir Arthur “Jack” Brabham AO OBE has been honoured by the Royal Australian Mint with the Formula One racing champion depicted on a new 50 cent piece unveiled this week.
Small Business Minister Michael McCormack, who is responsible for the Royal Australian Mint, said the new coin honours Sir Jack’s lifetime of motorsport achievement across Australia and the world.
Speech – Retail Leaders’ Forum
Hello, everyone. It’s great to be here for the second day of the Retail Leaders Forum, and to have the chance to talk to some of the industry’s leading lights.
And I want to start by saying a strong retail industry matters. It matters to you. It matters to me. It matters to customers and employees.
And it matters to the Government.
Small Biz Roadshow heads to Brisbane
THE 2017 Small Business Roadshow led by Federal Small Business Minister Michael McCormack lands in Brisbane today, with leaders from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) attending a forum hosted in the CBD by Brisbane MP Trevor Evans.
Gympie, Sunshine Coast shine in regional small biz roadshow
THE nationwide small business roadshow headed by Small Business Minister Michael McCormack with leaders from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has moved to Queensland’s Gympie and Sunshine Coast regions today.
Mr McCormack said each roadshow visit focuses on different local issues which help him work on behalf of small business in Government.
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It all starts with a spark and a dream
YOUNG entrepreneurs wanting to start their own small business have been given another boost this week, as the Coalition Government delivered even greater support to encourage jobseekers with a business idea to have a go, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says.
The Government has this week expanded the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) to add 2,300 places, alongside launching workshops and practical website support for young people who want to be their own boss.
Transcript – Interview with Michael McLaren, 2GB
PRESENTER: Well, as another gruelling week of the Parliament crunches to an end, we are left basically where we started the week. There’s a hot debate around the penalty rates decision by the Fair Work Commission this time last week and both political camps have basically staked their claim.
Research reveals regional start-up success
NEW research released by Universities Australia today has revealed what country people know to be true – that Australia’s regions are central in starting new small businesses and creating new jobs, Small Business Minister and Nationals’ MP Michael McCormack says.
“Australians know better mobile and Internet connectivity in country towns and communities is opening great opportunities for starting a small business in the bush,” Mr McCormack said.