Media Release

The ACT Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Economy and Gender and Economic Equality announced today that will be conducting an inquiry into micro, small, and medium businesses in the ACT region.

The Committee wants to hear from businesses of up to 200 employees and other interested parties regarding business conditions, factors which encourage or discourage businesses operating in the ACT, factors affecting women-led businesses, the effectiveness of ACT Government initiatives assisting businesses, the regulatory environment for such businesses in the ACT, and a range of other issues.

The full terms of reference are available from the inquiry webpage.

The Committee is inviting written submissions until 26 January 2024, and intends to hold public hearings after that date.

Submissions can be made by email to LACommitteeEGEE@parliament.act.gov.au. Information about how to make a submission is available at: Participate in public inquiries.

STATEMENT ENDS—19 September 2023

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contacts:	Ms Leanne Castley MLA (for comment on the inquiry)	Committee Chair	(02) 620 50283
	Ms Sophie Milne (for further information)	Committee Secretary	(02) 620 50435