NSW Libs want Business Commissioner

The NSW opposition will establish a Small Business Commissioner if it wins
government next March to woo people running small- to medium-sized enterprises.
The coalition's Small Business Action Plan contains a number of initiatives,
including a commitment to cut red tape by 20 per cent in four years and create a
one-stop shop for business licences.
NSW Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell said the plan would take government "off the
back of small business and out of their pocket".
The Small Business Commissioner would be based on the system Victoria introduced in
2003.
"The commissioner will report directly to the minister and provide reports to
parliament recommending how to improve the business climate for small businesses,"
Mr O'Farrell said.
"Based on the highly successful Victorian model, our Small Business Commissioner
will have real power, advocate on behalf of small and medium enterprises and help
resolve disputes between SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and government
agencies."