Small Business

Roy seeks community ‘two cents worth’ on gambling

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Thursday, 3 November 2011 Federal Member for Longman, Wyatt Roy, is seeking community input on gambling reform after the release of the Federal Coalition’s Policy Discussion Paper on Gambling Reform.  The discussion paper covers all types of gambling, including online gambling, and presents policy options on which the Coalition is inviting comment.  “I invite community members to participate in the debate on this important issue, by reading the discussion paper and giving me their feedback,” said Mr Roy.  “I understand that gambling is a major problem.”  “The Labor-Wilkie pre-commitment reforms will have a detrimental effect on our clubs and consequently the local community, which is supported by local clubs.  “This industry employs over 150,000 people throughout Australia including many people in our local community.  For example, we know that the Bribie Island RSL is the largest employer on the Island,” Mr Roy said.  Kelvin Patch, Secretary Manager of the Caboolture Sports Club highlighted the valuable contribution that clubs make to … Continue reading →

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Joe Hockey Supports Wyatt Roy in Longman

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Local business owners had the opportunity to put their concerns to the Shadow Treasurer directly at a business breakfast today in support of Wyatt Roy, Liberal National Party candidate for Longman. “I understand the stress many small businesses in Longman are going through. Not only have business conditions worsened under a Labor government, but many small businesses are weighing up whether it’s worthwhile keeping the doors open”, Mr Roy said. “There is a concern that businesses are being demonised, with many owners saying they’d earn more with less stress by working for someone else. Unfortunately Labor doesn’t understand that you can’t have employees with first having employers.” Mr Hockey outlined the Coalition’s economic plans to help small business. “There’s a lot we can do to help – starting by cutting government red tape and making the public service more accountable for the advice they give”, said Mr Roy. To help small business, the Coalition will also • cut company tax … Continue reading →

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LNP Commitments to give a Fair Go for Small Business

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

The Coalition will establish a Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman to provide an advocacy, dispute resolution and support role for the sector across the Commonwealth Government. The office would support the Cabinet-level Coalition small business minister in ensuring that there is a “whole of government” approach to responding to sector specific concerns and that there is meaningful engagement on policy implementation. The role of the Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is a key priority of COSBOA and the small business community which will be further consulted about the full extent of the Ombudsman’s role including mediation and dispute resolution. A Coalition Government will also extend the unfair contracts protections available to consumers to small business, recognising that smaller enterprises may also be subject to ‘standard form’ contracts on a ‘take it or leave it basis’ with no opportunity to vary the terms and a significant imbalance in the parties’ rights and responsibilities. A Coalition Government will not change … Continue reading →

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Caboolture News: Super Bus Fights Mining Tax

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

Caboolture News Article, Wednesday 23rd June 2010 The message on Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s super mining tax arrived on the streets of Caboolture last week with a 40ft campaign bus which stated it took a super bus to fight the super tax. LNP candidate for Longman Wyatt Roy said the Labor MP Jon Sullivan was wrong to be blasé about a significant new tax that did not have the confidence of 70% of voters. My Roy said the poll confirmed that the mining tax was a real issue for the locals in Longman.  “Instead of blaming the media, Mr Sullivan should be listening to the voice of the locals,” he said. “Longman residents realise that this is not just a tax on mining.  It will increase the operating costs of local business, the cost of living and threaten the super funds of workers and retirees and push up the cost of building materials. “Every time you fuel up in Caboolture … Continue reading →

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Backing Small Business

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

  Small business is the driver of Australia’s economy, underpinning growth and innovation and providing jobs for millions of Australians. Unlike Labor, Wyatt Roy and the Liberal National Party stand for real action to keep costs down and protect small businesses. We will always back small business to grow our economy and create jobs locally. Small Business is doing it tough in Longman, Wyatt Roy and the Liberal Nationals are fighting for a fair go for local small businesses. To read more, see the  Liberal’s plan to support small businesses

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