After weeks of lobbying from Labor, the government have finally come to the table and offered increased support for Tasmania's small businesses.
Shadow Minister for Small Business Janie Finlay said the result was a win for small and micro businesses right across the state.
"For weeks Labor has been lobbying the government to increase support for Tasmania's small businesses and they have finally listened," Ms Finlay said.
"This increased support is a win for businesses, a win for the economy and a win for all Tasmanians."
Ms Finlay said while government support was welcome, it took them way too long to understand just how hard things are out there.
"In the time it took Small Business Minister Jane Howlett to act, Tasmanians heard the heartbreaking story of independent taxi driver Mr Paul Lewis. Tasmanians saw the courage of publican Douglas O'Niel to speak up and Tasmanians heard from Restaurant owner Bianca Welsh about how hard it really is.
"It took all of these stories, numerous headlines and relentless questions in parliament for Minister Howlett to finally act and deliver better support.
