Small Business Minister Jane Howlett only acts when confronted by the uncomfortable truth.
Shadow Minister for Small Business Janie Finlay said Ms Howlett fails to understand and has therefore been unable to answer the questions as to why the government is failing to support small businesses ineligible for the Border Closure Critical Support Grants.
"Ms Howlett continues to fail to understand how hard it is right now for struggling workers across Tasmania, including over 100 workers stood down at Hobart and Launceston airports," Ms Finlay said.
"After today's performance in Parliament it is clear Minister Howlett does not understand the impacts this is having on the families operating Tasmania's small businesses.
"Yesterday the Minister acknowledged more needed to be done, she said if the grant criteria need to be adapted she would do it, then why hasn't she done more now? She needs to act today."
Ms Finlay said the Minister only needed to pick up a newspaper today to see the challenges facing small businesses across the state.
"What additional support has the government considered to help struggling Tasmanian businesses? How many more people will have to lose their jobs before they act?
"What will the Minister do today? She needs to act now."
Janie Finlay MP
Shadow Minister for Small Business
