Small businesses are the engine of the Queensland economy and right now thousands are on their knees.
The LNP is the party for small and family businesses.
I held a virtual forum with industry leaders from small business, tourism, the arts, entertainment and pubs and clubs yesterday.
Today, the LNP is releasing a four point small business action plan.
- COVID Relief Support
- Provide grant funding to businesses impacted directly or indirectly by the lockdown.
- A public campaign to encourage consumers to support their local small businesses (e.g dining vouchers implemented in other jurisdictions.)
- Tax Relief
- Providing further deferrals or waivers of Queensland government fees and taxes, including:
- Payroll tax.
- Gaming tax.
- Liquor licence fees.
- Providing further deferrals or waivers of Queensland government fees and taxes, including:
- Certainty
- Improve consistency and transparency of state government messaging.
- Ongoing Support
- Mental health support services catering for the specific needs of small business owners and employees.
~ENDS~