Ross Vasta (Bonner, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

It was my pleasure to attend the launch of the Shop Small campaign here on Tuesday evening. I would like to thank Minister McCormack and my colleagues for spreading the message on just how important it is to shop locally within our committees. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. There is great value to be found by shopping locally—all while supporting local jobs and providing security to local businesses and their families. Since Shop Small began this month, I have been happy to see the message being taken up throughout my electorate. There has always been a strong emphasis on supporting small businesses within the community.

Last month, I was thrilled to see an even greater turnout for the annual Bayside Business Expo held in Wynnum. The expo provides a great opportunity for small businesses just starting out and established businesses to network and share their knowledge. The expo also showcased what these local businesses had to offer.

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