Bookshops not ready to RIP

Jun 15, 2011 | News Clippings

Australian booksellers have dismissed Small Business Minister Nick Sherry’s prediction that most bookstores are doomed to close their doors within five years. Senator Sherry made the comments yesterday at a public event highlighting the expanding online business...

Bookshops to close in five years – MP

Jun 14, 2011 | News Clippings

FEDERAL Small Business Minister Nick Sherry has come under attack for suggesting most bookshops will close their doors within five years. Senator Sherry was at an event to sell the benefits of online shopping when he made the comment. “In five years, other than...

Call for modest budget watchdog

Feb 21, 2011 | News Clippings

The head of the department which may be home to a new watchdog on government spending says he doesn’t expect it to be a large operation or duplicate the work of other agencies. Under a deal with the independents to form government, Prime Minister Julia Gillard...

Flood victims could pay new levy

Jan 28, 2011 | News Clippings

It is supposed to be a tax that the rest of Australia pays for, to help those affected by devastating floods, but it appears that some of the victims will have to fork out as well. Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday announced a levy to pay for some of the loss...

CBD key is small business: senator

Jan 20, 2011 | News Clippings

SMALL businesses are the lifeblood of a flourishing city centre, according to visiting Senator Scott Ryan. Mr Ryan, the shadow parliamentary secretary for small businesses, visited Geelong’s Chamber of Commerce yesterday to meet small business owners and discuss...