Minister for Small and Family Business visits the Goondiwindi Region

Written By Rebecca Cover

Last week we were pleased to welcome the Honourable Steve Minnikin MP, Queensland Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business, to the Goondiwindi Region recently. Thanks to our local MP James Lister, who made the visit happen.

The Minister called in on a number of local businesses and met owners across the region, then spoke at the Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Businesses raised the issues affecting them and also spoke about the opportunities ahead for our region. The Minister told us he loved his time here and enjoyed speaking with our businesses.
Thank you to the Breakfast Panel

The Minister asked us to share this document with you. The statement sets out the Queensland Government's immediate priorities for small and family business, backed by new investment of more than $100 million over four years. ( if you would like a hard copy let me know)

Download the Small and Family Business First Action Statement

Coming up: Mentoring for Growth, Goondiwindi, 6 August Book your one hour, one on one session with a panel of experienced business mentors. Register through the links below.
Event details: https://www.goondiwindichamber.au/events#!event/2026/8/6/mentor-for-growth-goondiwindi-session
Program details and registration: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/growing-business/business-mentoring/mentoring-growth/register-business

Your local Small Business Assistance Officer Melissa Cronk is the Small Business Assistance Officer for the Darling Downs and South West of Queensland, supporting businesses from Toowoomba to Roma to Charleville. She visits the Goondiwindi Region regularly. Reach out to Melissa directly, or contact the Chamber and we will connect you.
Phone: 0474 312 078
Email: DDSWbusiness@desbt.qld.gov.au

Community Cabinet, 30 and 31 August

The Minister returns to our region for Community Cabinet. Details and registration coming soon: https://www.qld.gov.au/government/engage/communitycabinet

Stay informed
Business Queensland: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/
Subscribe to the Department of Small Business newsletter: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/support-services/connect/newsletter

Rebecca Cover
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