I am delighted to have been appointed Shadow Minister for Small Business in NSW.

I thank Liberal Leader Mark Speakman for the opportunity.

This role complements my ongoing responsibilities as Member for Willoughby and Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, driving innovation, creating jobs and fostering community spirit.

The founder of the Liberal Party, Robert Menzies, said that “The greatest function of a democratic government is to create a climate in which enterprise will flourish and productivity will increase.”

This shall be my compass as Shadow Minister.

I am committed to working for small businesses across NSW to receive the understanding, support and opportunities they deserve.

As someone who has run my own small business, I have a sense of the demands, pressures and potential of small business.

I look forward to working closely with business owners and staff, chambers of commerce, industry groups and all relevant stakeholders to advance small business across NSW.