South-Eastern Metropolitan Region
Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:43): (678) My constituency question today is for Minister Suleyman in her capacity as the Minister for Small Business. The south-eastern suburbs are home to many fantastic diverse small businesses. These businesses are at the heart of our communities, providing local jobs, opportunities and economic activity. On Sunday I had the privilege of attending the opening of the 18th Agha Juice store when they opened their new outlet in Frankston – their 18th store nationwide and their 16th store in Victoria. I would like to give a particular shout-out to Kimya and Fateemeh, the new franchisees of this new store, which will serve juice, ice cream, coffee and of course faloodas to the local Frankston community. I am looking forward to seeing their business prosper and grow. I would also like to thank Agha Juice for inviting me to open their store, and I would like to commend the minister for the work that she has done to support small business in my region. I ask: what supports are available to small businesses in the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region?