Senator for South Australia, Nick Xenophon, has been confirmed to speak at the Vodafone National Small Business Summit in Melbourne on 23-25 August 2017.
Hosted by the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA), Xenophon will address delegates on Friday 25 August, sharing his insights on the integral role Government have in reducing bureaucratic obstacles fostering small business growth.
“Small business is Australia’s largest employing sector and a significant contributor to the economy, however owners across the nation are being held back by Government red tape and paper work.
“I look forward to meeting with policy makers and leaders at the Summit, and sharing how the Government can assist small business owners to grow their business, be innovative and agile, rather than having to jump through makeshift obstacles,” commented Xenophon.
Small business leader and advocate, Peter Strong, CEO of COSBOA commented on the opportunity to welcome Xenophon to Australia’s premier policy event and share his voice in shaping the future of small business across the nation.
“It is an honour to host Senator Xenophon at the Vodafone National Small Business Summit. Nick is a fervent supporter of Australian small businesses and creating an effective government and economic environment to support growth,” Strong said.
Xenophon will join senior politicians and industry leaders to discuss key issues facing small business in Australia, including banking payments, cyber security, the digital economy, regulation red-tape and more at the Summit. Key speakers include:
- The Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Leader of the Opposition
- The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP, Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy
- The Hon. Michael McCormack MP, Federal Minister for Small Business
- The Hon. Philip Dalidakis MP, Victorian Minister for Small Business
- Kate Carnell, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
- Anna Bligh, CEO, Australian Bankers Association
- Dan Lloyd, Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Affairs Director, Vodafone
- Richard Flanagan, Head of Business Marketing, Google Australia and New Zealand
- Jennifer Westacott, Chief Executive, Business Council Australia
Inside Small Business is one of the official media partners of the Vodafone National Small Business Summit
