"I ran a small medical practice for 35 years — so I understand what it takes to keep a business going."
Small and medium businesses are the backbone of Sturt. I know the stress, the long hours, and the difficult choices you have to make. You deserve a representative who’s on your side.
Here’s how I’ll support local businesses:
- Cut red tape and simplify the rules so family businesses can focus on what matters — running their business.
- Level the playing field by making sure overseas retailers are bound by the same standards as Australian businesses.
- Tax incentives to specifically help small and medium businesses.
- Strengthen the ACCC so it has the power and funding to enforce fair competition.
- Help more businesses access rooftop solar and batteries to reduce energy costs.
- Foster green industries in Sturt — supporting clean tech, nature-based enterprises, and sustainable manufacturing.
- Promote policies that diversify our economy and create long-term local jobs.
Big corporations have plenty of advocates in Canberra. I’ll be the voice for small business owners — the ones who show up early, stay late, and keep our local economy alive.