The question probes the relationship between the Minister, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIWA), and the Small Enterprise Network, particularly regarding potential government funding, impact on existing small business support services, and assurances against CCIWA taking over functions of the Small Business Development Corporation.

AnsweredQoN 2009Legislative Council
Asked
23 March 2010
Portfolio
Commerce

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I refer to the recently formed Small Enterprise Network launched by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and ask, -
(1) Did the Minister or any of his staff meet with the CCIWA in relation to the Small Enterprise Network prior to its official launch on 17 February 2010?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) when;
(b) where were the meeting or meetings held; and
(c) who attended the meeting or meetings?
(3) Has the CCIWA applied for State Government funding in relation to the Small Enterprise Network?
(4) If yes to (3), -
(a) what form of funding; and
(b) will the Government be providing that funding?
(5) Has the Minister or any of his staff received advice as to what effect the Small Enterprise Network will have on the Small Business Development Corporation or Western Australia’s Small Business Centres?
(6) If yes to (5), will the Minister table that advice?
(7) Will the Minister assure Western Australia’s small businesses that the CCIWA will not be taking over any or all of the functions of the Small Business Development Corporation or the Western Australian Small Business Centres?
(8) If no to (7), why not?

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Answered
4 May 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Commerce
Response time
42 days
Refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 2011 as the Member has asked the same question twice.
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