Thursday, 14 November 2024

 Luba GRIGOROVITCH (Kororoit) (14:55): (915) My question is to the Minister for Small Business. How is the Allan Labor government supporting small business owners in my electorate of Kororoit? Recently I had the pleasure of attending a Women in Business event, an event which was brought together by two local women Niti Bhargava and Helen Kosta Siljanovska. This great event gathered women small business owners from the area. The event was a complete success, with more than 40 women attending. The event was held at Desir Wine and Cocktail Lounge, a gorgeous cocktail lounge in Caroline Springs owned by Michelle and Brenton. This women’s group was formed to provide a space for female small business owners to lend each other a hand and grow their businesses. I heard stories about how being a small business owner can be tough, but these women have the tenacity and fire in their belly to succeed. As women in business, Niti and Helen have drawn on their own lived experiences to help create this community, which will help assist others when they are in times of need. I am so excited to be invited back and to help these women, and I look forward to the minister’s response.