The small business lobby, regarded as one of the Liberal Party’s core constituencies, has accused Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull of pandering to the big end of town by removing Bruce Billson from cabinet.
Sunday 20 September 2015 BEN FORDHAM: The new Cabinet has been sworn in by the Governor General. The first Cabinet meeting is on this afternoon. From a distance, the new Cabinet looks pretty good. There are some good communicators in there. There are more women and there is some fresh blood. Some of these Ministers…
Sunday 20 September 2015: The success of the new Turnbull Coalition Government is crucial to the success of our nation and the opportunities and quality life of our citizens. A Bill Shorten-led CFMEU-controlled Labor Government would be a disaster for our nation’s future. I had hoped to continue my full contribution leading the Coalition’s work…
E&OE……………………………………………… Subjects: Leadership, small business BEN FORDHAM: The Small Business Minister Bruce Billson joins us on the line. Mr Billson, good afternoon to you. MINISTER BILLSON: Ben, how are you and your listeners on a beautiful day in a great city? BEN FORDHAM: You are sounding quite chirpy considering the events of last night. MINISTER…
E&OE……………………………………………… Subjects: Leadership JON FAINE: Bruce Billson has been the Minister for Small Business in the Federal Government and has spoken to us from time to time in that capacity. He joins us from the national capital as well this morning. Mr Billson, good morning to you. MINISTER BILLSON: Good morning to you Jon and…
E&OE……………………………………………… Subjects: Leadership, economy MICHAEL ROWLAND: Joined now by the Small Business Minister and strong Tony Abbott supporter Bruce Billson. Mr Billson, good morning- thanks for your time. MINISTER BILLSON: Michael, good to see you. MICHAEL ROWLAND: There were some character forming events for every Liberal MP last night. MINISTER BILLSON: Yes, it was a…
E&OE……………………………………………… Subjects: Leadership, Tony Abbott, Labor, small business DAVID SPEERS: Bruce Billson joins us now, good morning to you. MINISTER BILLSON: Good morning gentleman. DAVID SPEERS: It is a tough business you are in. MINISTER BILLSON: It is an important business, this gets a lot of attention – but it is really about building the…
The completion of the Frankston Park Function Centre, which officially opens this weekend, is an opportunity to make our city the place of choice in the region for conventions and other large functions. Up until now, the Frankston Arts Centre has been the sole facility able to accommodate such events within central Frankston. When the…
E&OE……………………………………………… Subjects: Crowd source equity funding; importance of enterprise; ageing population. MINISTER BILLSON: Thank you Lee for that introduction and thank you Simon for all of your efforts in collaborating with Deakin today. It is a special day and it is a really important time in this journey of crowd source equity funding and I…
E&OE……………………………………………… Subjects: small business measures, jobs growth, women in business, exporting, competition policy review MINISTER BILLSON: Thanks Glenn. Glenn has thought of everything tonight. The mood lighting is just right for a face like mine, so thank you for that. It is good to be with you. How about a cheer for James and his…