Fresh Voices To Champion Small And Family Businesses
- The Crisafulli Government’s new Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group to contribute to policies and provide practical business insights.
- Members include representatives from diverse industries across Queensland – from Ipswich to Hughenden.
- The group is a key initiative of the Small and Family Business First Action Statement.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a new Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group to ensure more Queensland businesses start, grow and thrive.
The reference group includes champions and leaders of the small and family business sector and will serve as a vital consultation mechanism, providing real-world insights to contribute to government policies and programs.
Chaired by the Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin, the group held its inaugural meeting today and explored opportunities and challenges for business growth, ensuring the voices of small and family business owners are heard at the highest level.
The group’s members are from diverse industries across Queensland’s small business sector and are equipped with the skills needed to make expert contributions.
The Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group includes:
- Phil Di Bella – Hospitality / Industry Group (Brisbane)
- Stacey Head – Manufacturing / Retail (Brisbane)
- Tyler Krogh – Building and Construction (Hughenden)
- Pauline Pickering – Accounting (Warwick)
- Martin Roller – Automotive (Redcliffe)
- Leanne Rudd – Accounting (Bundaberg)
- Angela Scott – Building and Construction (Hervey Bay)
- Terry Slaughter – Logistics, Retail (Springfield Lakes, Ipswich)
- Joe Andon – Retail (Brisbane)
The newly established Ministerial Reference Group works alongside regional departmental services and program feedback channels to contribute to policies and deliver practical support for small and family businesses statewide.
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/103137