Impact of climate change on small business
Source: Tasmania. Minister for Tourism and the Arts
"The impact of climate change on small business was high on the agenda at today’s annual Small Business Ministerial Council meeting in Darwin. The Minister for Tourism and the Arts, Michelle O’Byrne, has used the forum to show how the Tasmanian Government is leading the nation in its support for innovative businesses and outline how climate change is being addressed. “There is no doubt that Tasmania’s 35,000 small businesses will be affected by climate change and the economic impacts of an emission trading scheme,” Ms O’Byrne said. “The Tasmanian Government is serious about preparing small business to meet these challenges and in response to this we are developing a number of resources for small business. Fortunately, climate change will also bring many economic opportunities for Tasmania.” Ms O’Byrne said that as part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to addressing Climate Change, a series of fact sheets are now available."