Economy
CONSECUTIVE RISES IN BUSINESS CONFIDENCE ARE WELCOME NEWS
Skills Retention Now Vital
The Tasmanian Greens today welcomed the results from the latest Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) Survey of Business Expectations, which revealed a second consecutive quarterly rise in Tasmanian business confidence.
Greens Leader Nick McKim MP said that while the latest rise in business confidence is heartening, it should not be taken for granted, and all efforts should now be directed towards retaining skills in Tasmania to prepare the state for the eventual economic upturn.
“It is heartening to see business confidence on the rise again in Tasmania, but it is worth noting that businesses still believe the economy will contract over the next 12 months,” said Mr McKim.
“We must now work hard at retaining skills in the state while we ride out the Global Financial Crisis, to give us a headstart when the better times return.”
Nick McKim MP Greens Leader