❓ A series of questions regarding the Minister for Small Business's qualifications, actions, and policies, particularly concerning WorkChoices legislation, skilled labour shortages, and the Hairdressers Registration Board. The Minister's answers provide some insight into their approach and concerns.
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(1) Further to the response from the Minister in answer to Question on Notice No. 822, has the Minister met with Brian Burke in any capacity, official or otherwise, since becoming Minister for Small Business?
(2) If so, how many times?
(3) Further to the response from the Minister in answer to question on notice No. 821,will the Minister please advise what, if any, professional skills does the Minister bring to the portfolio of Small Business other than meeting with small business constituents?
(4) Given the difficulty in retaining young hairdressers will the Minister abolish the Hairdressers Registration Board?
(5) What function does the Hairdressers Registration Board fulfil that can not be covered by the AQTF and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection?
(6) Are Western Australian small businesses significantly disadvantaged by the new WorkChoices legislation?
(7) Have any small businesses contacted you regarding disadvantage from the WorkChoices legislation?
(8) If so, what are the names of the companies and what are their specific concerns?
(9) Given the Minister’s important role of addressing the challenges and issues facing small business in Western Australia and given the Opposition’s role of scrutinising that role, does the Minister have any further understanding of the challenges and issues facing small business other than “I would encourage the member for Carine to meet with small businesses so that she can learn first hand of the issues and challenges facing small business”, as noted in the response to Question on Notice No. 821?
(10) Given the Minister’s important role of addressing the challenges and issues facing small business in Western Australia and given the Opposition’s role of scrutinising that role, does the Minister have any specific long-term strategies for small business other than “The Member for Carine will have the good fortune to see a broad range of initiatives aimed at helping small business implemented throughout my term as Minister”, as noted in the response to Question on Notice No. 821?
(11) Does the Minister consider skilled labour shortages as a major barrier to small business in Western Australia?
(12) If so, does the Minister support foreign skilled labour coming to Western Australia to make-up the labour shortage?
(13) What does the Minister consider to be the major labour problems in the South-West, especially in tourism small businesses?
(14) Does the Minister agree that the majority of unions have seen no direct disadvantage to their members from WorkChoices?
(2) If so, how many times?
(3) Further to the response from the Minister in answer to question on notice No. 821,will the Minister please advise what, if any, professional skills does the Minister bring to the portfolio of Small Business other than meeting with small business constituents?
(4) Given the difficulty in retaining young hairdressers will the Minister abolish the Hairdressers Registration Board?
(5) What function does the Hairdressers Registration Board fulfil that can not be covered by the AQTF and the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection?
(6) Are Western Australian small businesses significantly disadvantaged by the new WorkChoices legislation?
(7) Have any small businesses contacted you regarding disadvantage from the WorkChoices legislation?
(8) If so, what are the names of the companies and what are their specific concerns?
(9) Given the Minister’s important role of addressing the challenges and issues facing small business in Western Australia and given the Opposition’s role of scrutinising that role, does the Minister have any further understanding of the challenges and issues facing small business other than “I would encourage the member for Carine to meet with small businesses so that she can learn first hand of the issues and challenges facing small business”, as noted in the response to Question on Notice No. 821?
(10) Given the Minister’s important role of addressing the challenges and issues facing small business in Western Australia and given the Opposition’s role of scrutinising that role, does the Minister have any specific long-term strategies for small business other than “The Member for Carine will have the good fortune to see a broad range of initiatives aimed at helping small business implemented throughout my term as Minister”, as noted in the response to Question on Notice No. 821?
(11) Does the Minister consider skilled labour shortages as a major barrier to small business in Western Australia?
(12) If so, does the Minister support foreign skilled labour coming to Western Australia to make-up the labour shortage?
(13) What does the Minister consider to be the major labour problems in the South-West, especially in tourism small businesses?
(14) Does the Minister agree that the majority of unions have seen no direct disadvantage to their members from WorkChoices?
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18 May 2006
Responded by
Minister for Small Business
Response time
8 days
(2) Not applicable. (3) I have attained a range of professional skills throughout my parliamentary, trade and union career that I bring to the portfolio of small business including in: (a) Negotiation; (b) Leadership; (c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(3) I have attained a range of professional skills throughout my parliamentary, trade and union career that I bring to the portfolio of small business including in: (a) Negotiation; (b) Leadership; (c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(a) Negotiation; (b) Leadership; (c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(b) Leadership; (c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(14) No.
(3) I have attained a range of professional skills throughout my parliamentary, trade and union career that I bring to the portfolio of small business including in: (a) Negotiation; (b) Leadership; (c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(a) Negotiation; (b) Leadership; (c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(b) Leadership; (c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(c) Effective decision making; (d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(d) Research (including conceptual and analytical skills); (e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(e) Strategic planning; (f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(f) Budgeting and financial management; (g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(g) Training; (h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(h) Mentoring; (i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(i) Problem solving; (j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(j) Teamwork; (k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(k) Communication (eg. building effective relationships); and (l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(l) Customer service. (4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(4) I would recommend that this question be directed to the responsible Minister (the Minister for Consumer Protection). (5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(5) Refer to 4. (6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(6) I believe that a major disadvantage to small business of the Workchoices reforms is the complexity of the legislation and regulations. Unlike big business, small business operators do not have the time and resources to absorb the massive amounts of information contained in the reforms. Small business just wants to get on with the job. To date (10 May 2006), there has been little effort by the Federal Government to explain the reforms to small business. (7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(7) Not directly. (8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(8) Not applicable. (9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(9) I refer the Member for Carine to page 1173 - 1174 in the 2006/07 Budget Papers and the section entitled 'Significant Issues and Trends'. This gives a clear indication of a number of current challenges faced by small business. (10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(10) I refer the member for Carine to the Major Initiatives for 2006/07 for small business listed on page 1177 in the 2006/07 budget papers. There will also be other initiatives announced throughout this year. As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
As stated previously, I am committed to creating an environment for small business to prosper. I want to ensure that our programs and services allow small business to benefit from our current economic boom. I also want to ensure that relevant small business programs and services are in place to assist small business should there be a downturn in the economy. (11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(11) Yes. (12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(12) Yes, on the conditions that foreign labourers have the necessary skills required to fill genuine skilled vacancies and that there is no detrimental impact on Western Australian employees. (13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(13) The skills shortage is the major labour problem across a broad range of industries in the South West. As in many other areas of the State, the South West has lost a number of skilled workers to the booming resources sector. In locations such as Margaret River, there are difficulties in retaining tourism and hospitality workers because of the high market rents and a shortage of properties available on the rental market. In tourism related businesses, seasonality is also a major issue of concern. Seasonality can bring a range of challenges to a small business operator including high turnover of staff. (14) No.
(14) No.
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