Big news from Queensland Government

2 December 2020

In the Palaszczuk Government budget handed down today there is significant investment in small business.

The $140 million Big Plans for Small Business policy will facilitate private investment in the small business sector, it includes:

• An initial $100 million Business Investment Fund with a focus on small businesses with significant potential for growth and job creation. 
• $30 million of investment to increase skills and capability with a focus on small business grants in priority industry sectors, and 
• $10 million of investment to make it easier to do business including:
  • Permanent Small Business Commissioner
  • Reinvigorating the Small Business Advisory Council.

$40.5 million 'Making it in Queensland' Strategy (over 5 years)
$500 million Renewable energy fund
$200 million investment in future skills.

You can  find more information about this year’s Budget at www.budget.qld.gov.au