The state’s peak business body has congratulated Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane on her new Shadow Cabinet – and highlighted that small business support will be a key test in the lead-up to the election.

Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter said: “Kellie Sloane has made a strong start by striking a deal with the NSW Government on workers’ compensation reform.

“That decision will directly affect the bottom line of more than 320,000 NSW businesses that pay these premiums. It shows the Opposition can act when business pressures are real.”

With an election approaching, Mr Hunter said businesses are looking for clear commitments and tangible support.

“That means payroll tax relief, cutting the Emergency Services Levy, and tackling the red tape that is stifling productivity and growth,” Mr Hunter said.

“Energy costs, insurance and regulation are piling up. If these pressures aren’t addressed, jobs and investment will be at risk.”

Mr Hunter said Business NSW looked forward to working with Ms Sloane's team on the issues that matter most to small business.

“A strong Opposition matters – but so does action," he said.

“Our members expect business priorities to be front and centre in the lead-up to the next election.”

THE NSW OPPOSITION TEAM:

Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane
Small Business, Regional NSW, Trade Gurmesh Singh 
Shadow Treasurer Scott Farlow
Transport, Infrastructure, Sport Natalie Ward
Planning and Housing Chris Rath
Finance and Western Sydney Monica Tudehope
Industrial Relations, Government Procurement James Wallace
Energy, Digital, AI James Griffin
Skills, TAFE, Tertiary Education Justin Clancy
Hospitality, Gaming, Tourism Kevin Anderson
Agriculture Brendan Moylan
Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety, Building, Local Government, Veterans Tim James
Jobs Eleni Petinos
Education Mark Speakman
Health Sarah Mitchell
Water Steph Cooke
Environment Jacqui Munro
Police, Counter-Terrorism Anthony Roberts
Women, Aboriginal Affairs, Early Education Felicity Wilson
Shadow Attorney General Damien Tudehope
Roads, Multiculturalism Mark Coure
Regional Roads and Transport Paul Toole
Shadow Special Minister of State Alister Henskens
Shadow Cabinet Secretary Matt Cross
Emergency Services, Disaster Recovery Tanya Thompson
Mining, Natural Resources, Racing David Layzell
Families, Communities, Prevention of DV and Sexual Assault Natasha Maclaren-Jones

About Business NSW 

Formerly the NSW Business Chamber, Business NSW is the peak policy and advocacy body which has been representing businesses in NSW since 1826. We represent almost 50,000 businesses.

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