Nick Minchin (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance and Administration) Share this | Hansard source

I think that is quite unfair of Senator Fielding. This government has a significant and quite commendable small business bias. We have done an enormous amount in our 10 years to support small business, not the least of which was the removal of the unfair dismissal laws that so impacted on small business, as Senator Fielding well knows. He knows perfectly well that the package of trade practices amendments which we have before the parliament is a comprehensive package that assists medium to large businesses to operate, create jobs in this country and, indeed, create business for small business. Most small businesses in this country are significantly dependent upon the prosperity and vitality of medium to large businesses. We want them to survive and prosper in order that small business can prosper. So we do look forward to the opportunity to proceed with this comprehensive package of legislation.