Teals must back gas to truly support small business
If the independents hold the balance in the next parliament, will they protect small businesses from unsustainable energy costs or continue prioritising ideological commitments over economic and business realities?
If, as many predict, the next federal election results in a minority government, the balance of power will rest with independent MPs in the lower house and independent Senators.
Among them, the so-called “teal independents” have branded themselves as advocates for small business. But is this newfound advocacy genuine or merely a last-minute bid for electoral support? More importantly, do they truly understand what small businesses need, or are they simply paying lip service?
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Peter Strong is a small business advocate at Community Economics and a former chief executive of the Council of Small Business of Australia.
