Media Release from Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie and Leader of the Opposition Lia Finocchiaro:
Opposition Leader, Lia Finocchiaro has welcomed National’s Leader, David Littleproud, and Federal Shadow Ministers, Senator Bridget McKenzie, and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, at a small
business tour of the Top End today.
During the visit to Darwin, Senator McKenzie said the CLP's economy boosting payroll tax relief, will see around 1300 Territory businesses that will save up to $55,000 per year, alongside the Federal Coalition’s Instant Asset Write-Off, that will help get our country Back on Track.
“Small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities, the Coalition has announced they would extend the value of assets eligible for the instant asset write-off to $30,000, and make this ongoing for small businesses, which are so critical to the Territories economy,” Senator McKenzie said.
“The CLP and the Nationals understand that by supporting small business to employ more locals and grow their business, we can ease cost of living pressures and get the Territory’s economy moving forward.”
Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro said, “The CLP’s ‘Plan of Action’ will see the Territory lead the nation.”
Small business is the backbone of the Territory’s economy and by making it easier for them to do business, we all do better.”
“Our Roadmap to Rebuild the Territory’s the economy includes payroll tax relief for small business and our new Home Owner Program will support Territorians to stay and build a life here.”
“Labor wants to keep doing the same thing which has dragged our economy backwards, increased crime and hiked up cost of living.
“The CLP is focused on making the Territory the most competitive place in the country to live, work and invest.”
