Small business owners feel unsupported by budget | Sunrise

Small business owners express concern about the recent federal budget, citing a lack of consultation and support for their sector. The Prime Minister has defended budget reforms in a speech at Australia's Economic Outlook, committing to hard decisions for long-term national interest. Small business owner Alison Leonard, who manufactures fashion brand Philosophy Australia in Sydney, represents the concerns of a sector that comprises 97% of Australian businesses, calling for greater advocacy and policy adjustments to address immediate challenges during the cost of living crisis. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS