ANDREW WILKIE MP Federal Member for Denison Small businesses in the electorate of Denison: 10,300* What is your small business story? “Before entering Parliament my then wife and I ran a Persian rug shop in Hobart for three... read more
SENATOR ANNE RUSTON Senator for South Australia Small businesses in South Australia: 142,176* What is your small business story? “My husband and I bought my family business, Ruston’s Roses, in 2003 about a year after our son was... read more
SENATOR HELEN KROGER Senator for Victoria Chief Opposition Whip in the Senate Small businesses in Victoria: 522,896* What is your small business story? “My life and values have been directly shaped by growing up in a family who... read more
TERESA GAMBARO MP Federal Member for Brisbane Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship and Settlement Small businesses in the electorate of Brisbane: 29,100* What is your small business story? “I am the proud... read more
SENATOR PETER WHISH-WILSON Senator for Tasmania Greens Small Business Spokesperson Small businesses in Tasmania: 36,777* What is your small business story? “In 2003 I moved to Tasmania and began planting vines and studying botany, plant physiology, soil... read more
SENATOR PETER WHISH-WILSON Senator for Tasmania Greens Small Business Spokesperson Small businesses in Tasmania: 36,777* What is your small business story? “In 2003 I moved to Tasmania and began planting vines and studying botany, plant physiology, soil science... read more
GAI BRODTMANN MP Federal Member for Canberra Small businesses in the electorate of Canberra: 13,900* What is your small business story? “Before entering Parliament, I ran my own communication consultancy for ten years. The decision to start my... read more
NOLA MARINO MP Federal Member for Forrest Small businesses in Forrest: 12,800* What is your small business story? “My parents were small business people, however my own small business journey began on my wedding day which was the actual... read more
LUKE HARTSUYKER MP Federal Member for Cowper Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, Youth and Sport Deputy Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives Small businesses in the electorate of Cowper: 10,800* What is your small business... read more
We often forget that Australian politicians had a career before entering Parliament. And for some, that career included owning, or working in, a small business. “Working for yourself is challenging, but incredibly rewarding.” — Gai Brodtmann MP, Federal... read more
SENATOR FIONA NASH Senator for NSW Acting Leader of the Nationals in the Senate Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Education Small businesses in NSW: 680,056* What is your small business story? “With the help of our parents in... read more
