Opinion

Government should award more tenders to female small business owners if it wants the economy to thrive

By Amanda Rose
June 13 2022 - 5:30am
Female business owners fund a sizeable chunk of the $418 billion that small businesses add to GDP, and they have the capacity to contribute even more. Picture: Shutterstock
Female business owners fund a sizeable chunk of the $418 billion that small businesses add to GDP, and they have the capacity to contribute even more. Picture: Shutterstock

As the incoming government settles into its role, it must give thought to boosting female-owned small businesses as a line of defence against the onslaught of economic challenges Australia is currently facing.