Adjournment: Local Small Business

Ms SPENCE (Yuroke) — My adjournment matter is for the attention of the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade. The action I seek is that the minister visit my electorate and meet with local small business owners to discuss issues they are facing and opportunities for their future. As the minister would be aware, Melbourne’s outer north is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. Significant residential growth and excellent strategic positioning are encouraging businesses, small and large, to set up shop in my electorate of Yuroke, thereby creating local jobs. I know the minister is passionate about supporting local business. I hope he can visit my electorate, and I look forward to shouting him a coffee at one of the great local cafes in Yuroke.