Business groups to kickstart red tape round-up
- Queensland’s Chambers of Commerce to contribute to Crisafulli Government’s red tape reduction focus.
- Red tape reduction for regional Queensland small and family businesses is a key priority.
- Queensland Small Business Commissioner has been refocused on red tape reduction and dispute resolution.
Chambers of Commerce representing hundreds of Queensland small and family businesses are being called upon to provide their red tape reduction advice under the Crisafulli Government’s focus on reducing unnecessary government regulation.
The Minister will write to more than 120 Chambers across Queensland asking for feedback on red tape reduction priorities.
Earlier this month the Crisafulli Government delivered a key commitment in the Government’s 100 Day Plan to refocus the Queensland Small Business Commissioner on red tape reduction and dispute resolution.
New figures show that there are now more than 495,000 Queensland small and family businesses who employ more than one million Queenslanders.
Small and Family Business Minister Steve Minnikin met with local Chambers of Commerce to get their feedback on red tape weighing down businesses.
“We are getting on with the job of collecting red tape reduction examples starting with Chambers of Commerce,” Mr Minnikin said.
“Chambers of Commerce across Queensland understand the red tape challenges faced by many small and family businesses and I want their support in gathering examples.
“Some of the feedback includes language being too complicated, different information from different areas of government or duplication in auditing and monitoring requirements.
“Queensland has one of the highest rates of entry into small business. However small and family businesses are telling us that growing red tape and inefficient regulation is stifling their business growth and competitiveness.
“Unlike the former Labor Government, we want to see small businesses not only survive, but prosper.”
According to Business Chamber Queensland the cost of regulation has doubled in two years – to $50,000. And on average businesses are having to employ a fulltime employee to manage regulation.
Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan welcomed the focus on red tape stifling innovation and creativity.
“I welcome the Crisafulli LNP Government’s focus on red tape reduction and making it easier for small and family-owned businesses to get on with providing essential goods and services that enhance all Queensland communities,” Ms Doolan said.
“Small and family businesses like Red Fox Orchids are at the heart of our community, providing services, training and products and it is imperative we reduce the hurdles they face.
“I will be working with our local Chambers of Commerce and peak business groups to ensure people from all backgrounds, with all experiences, are well-supported to start and operate small and family businesses.”