STATEMENT FROM BUSINESS NSW CEO DANIEL HUNTER
March 2023
Read MoreAn announcement from the NSW Coalition to provide small businesses with up to $1000 in rebates over two years to cover the cost of government fees and charges has been welcomed by Business NSW.
The $40 million scheme which would see small businesses register for rebates through ServiceNSW, allows businesses of less than 20 employees to claim up to $500 per year to help cover the costs of a range of government fees and charges.
“This boost to the hip pocket of small business couldn’t come at a more important time as businesses struggle with the ever-increasing cost of doing business,” Business NSW CEO Dan Hunter said.
“This measure is a timely relief package for operators that are well and truly under the pump with surging energy and insurance costs as well as continuing interest rate hikes.”
The rebates were announced alongside a new Small Business Strategy that includes:
“We support this suite of measures to support NSW small businesses that are the heart and soul of our economy,” Mr Hunter said.
“Smoothing the pathway in dealing with government by improving the interface for small businesses is a proactive measure that we strongly support.”
The Coalition has set a target for NSW to be the home of one million small businesses within seven years.