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Small Business – Small Business Growth Strategy

There is a range of policies in the implementation strategy that have dollar figures attached to them for this financial year and for the forward Estimates.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  8 Jun 2023


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Small Business – GST Registration

Currently businesses with a turnover of more than $75 000 per year have to register for GST.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Jun 2022


Man Installing Rooftop Solar Panels

Small Business – Renewable Grants

Minister, as you know many small businesses are really struggling right now.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Jun 2022


Bureaucracy, Professional with Paperwork

Small Business – Business Impact Support program

Minister, how many businesses have applied for grants under the Business Impact Support program since its inception?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Jun 2022


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Small Business – Grant Nepotism

Why has so little money been allocated towards small business customer service project support?

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Jun 2022


Hospital Bed

Greens Release Plan to Flatten the Curve and Save Lives

Lutruwita/Tasmania needs to flatten the curve to save lives and livelihoods.The Greens’ plan puts the health and safety of Tasmanians and local businesses first

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Feb 2022


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Gutwein Must Reset to Save Lives and Livelihoods

Every day Covid is allowed to rage is another day of sickness in our community, local businesses having to shut their doors and casual workers losing income.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  6 Jan 2022


Hospital Bed

Gutwein Must Reverse Let It Rip Strategy

The predicted and rapidly unfolding COVID crisis is hurting Tasmania. Hundreds of people a day are being infected, testing is a mess and businesses are closing.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Media Release  |  4 Jan 2022


Economy, Finance, Calculator, Pen and Graph

Business Support

Of course, we recognise the importance of advocating for small business and for there to be sustained and sustainable support for small business.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  14 Sep 2021


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Small Business - Energy Costs

Minister, energy relief is critical for small businesses who are struggling under a lot of other increasing costs and reduction in trade.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Sep 2021


Vocational Training, Man Teaching Young Man Woodwork

Small Business - Apprenticeships and Training

Minister, I would like to hear your comments about the small business apprenticeships and trainee programs.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Sep 2021


Doctor with Face Mask

Small Business - COVID-19 Impacts

In the Budget papers, the Small Business Mental Health Support package is listed under key deliverables.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  9 Sep 2021


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Small Business Support

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all small businesses in Australia have been profound.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  1 Sep 2021


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Small Business

It is a very difficult time for so many small businesses in Tasmania.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  25 Aug 2021


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Small Business, Hospitality and Events - Small Business Hardship Grants Program

The program guidelines for the Small Business Hardship Grants Program advised participants that their details may be made public.

Dr Rosalie Woodruff MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 Nov 2020


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Premier – Small Business Hardship Grants

This is the first time in my experience as a parliamentarian where the outcome of a grants process has not been made public.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  23 Nov 2020


Money, Australian Dollars, Notes

Grants Secrecy Clouds Liberals’ Announcement

An announcement of mental health support for small business has been clouded by questions about the Liberals' secrecy regarding hardship grant recipients

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Nov 2020


Parliament House, Tasmania

Premier’s Radio Performance Fuels Public Suspicion on Small Business Hardship Grants

The Liberals' refusal to release details of where $26 million of taxpayer funds went through a business grants program is raising big questions in the community

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  29 Oct 2020


Line of Electronic Gaming Machines (Pokies)

Small Business Council's Call to Reduce Pokies Welcome

The Greens welcome the Tasmanian Small Business Council’s policy to reduce poker machines in Tasmania.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  4 Nov 2017


Line of Electronic Gaming Machines (Pokies)

Labor and Liberals Must Listen to Business and Community on Pokies

The open letter from 75 Tasmanian businesses implores both Labor and the Liberals to listen to the deep concern within the community about pokies.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  14 Sep 2017


Ocean Waves

Strong Greens Franklin Ticket for State Election

The Tasmanian Greens will run a strong field of talented and committed candidates in Franklin in the upcoming State Election.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  11 Aug 2017


Launceston, Tasmania

Retailers and Police Unite to Combat Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Launceston

Local retailers have joined forces with Police and Cityprom, launching an initiative in Launceston this morning.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Media Release  |  26 Jun 2015


Parliament House, Tasmania

Inaugural Speech

Social enterprise is a form of direct action in which philanthropy is valued and community is advanced.

Andrea Dawkins  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  16 Jun 2015


Launceston, Tasmania

Welcome Andrea Dawkins

We welcome Andrea Dawkins as the new Greens Member for Bass with pleasure and excitement.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  9 Jun 2015


Office

Small Business - Electricity Prices

There is no new funding allocated in the Budget specifically for small business.

Nick Mckim  |  Parliamentary Activity  |  2 Jun 2015


Green Economics

Greens Budget Alternative for those the Liberals forgot

Last week’s Liberal state Budget lacked compassion and courage.

Cassy O'Connor MP  |  Media Release  |  1 Jun 2015