Small business support
Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (13:48): Small businesses are the foundation of all communities, be they family farms, grocery stores, tradies, transport companies or the many, many more that keep our local economies going. These are the businesses that support their town’s sporting groups, charities and local families through thick and thin. Our small businesses are the heart and soul of our communities, ensuring good communication, networking, trust and quality of business. My own electorate office in Shepparton relies on the services of local small businesses – why? Because I know I can rely on our locally owned and managed businesses to provide the highest standards of service. This service is not just a finished product. It is a new relationship that provides future networking and local information, and it enables me to keep my finger on the pulse of the community. As an elected member of Parliament, it is my duty to ensure we preserve all that is good within our communities. This is a vital pillar of our Victorian society, and we should do all we can to support and enable the liberties and future success of small businesses here in Victoria.