3 December 2014

Support small and shop local

This holiday season is a great opportunity to support small businesses.

We believe small businesses and family enterprise are the economic life blood of the country and we want to see them prosper.

The best way to ensure competition and the security of our economy is to support small business and family enterprises by shopping local.

In the lead up to this holiday season it is important to visit our local shopping strips and small businesses when thinking about Christmas preparations and Christmas presents.

While you are doing your bit by shopping local, the Commonwealth Government is supporting small business with a whole of government approach.

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Small business operators are now able to rely on advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman, without fear of prosecution should the information provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman be incorrect.

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