Business says Show You Mean Business
- In Queensland, there are 445, 830 small businesses
- Collectively they pump $113 billion into Queensland’s economy
- They employ 44% of Queensland’s private sector workforce
- This election they need to know who will invest and support their success
Small Business is a BIG deal. They are the engine room of local communities, drivers of the economy and key to creating a prosperous future for all Queenslanders, says the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ). Now they need to know how the next elected government plans on doing business with them.
Throughout this election campaign, CCIQ alongside Chambers of Commerce across Queensland will be amplifying the needs of the business sector.
With COVID-19 still a reality, Queensland businesses need the reassurance that any incoming government has their back with policies that will support their recovery and future success, but it’s not going to happen by reverting to what was happening before, stated CCIQ’s general manager of advocacy and policy, Amanda Rohan.
“As we have been saying consistently throughout the COVID-19 crisis, there is no reverting to business as usual. And that goes for the priorities we are calling for,” said Ms Rohan.
“Our priorities are based on enabling businesses to succeed now and creating an environment for them to grow and be resilient and sustainable into the future.
“In Queensland, we will always face a magnitude of external challenges. We’re still in a drought, cyclones and storms will still come. And as we have seen in the last six months, our economy is exposed to international influences.
“To secure Queensland’s future, there needs to be a real investment in business.
“Immediate priorities involve reducing regulatory complexities and duplication of processes. As well as targeted funding and grants for sustainable practices to help reduce the increasing burden of operating costs carried by business.
“Importantly, there needs to be future policies that lay the foundation of long-term change, incentivising diversification and expansion opportunities. While developing digital adaption and capabilities.
“Queensland’s future success is reliant on business success, we can’t emphasise that enough.
“This election, all political parties need to show business they are prepared to back their success and commit to these election priorities,” said Ms Rohan.
CCIQ’s election priorities will focus on:
- Business-friendly policies by reducing operating costs and complexity;
- Connecting businesses through advancing technology and creating access to it;
- Developing and enhancing products and services for future sustainability;
- Smart infrastructure to strengthen and build their resilience; and
- Investing in a skilled workforce to support the upskilling and opportunities for employees.
Further details can be found at cciq.com.au
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