My Blog About Anything / Everything: Jacinta Nampijinpa Price

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price - Liberal Party

First up this week, there was a big change in the National Party with my friend and colleague, Senator Matt Canavan, winning the trust of his party room and becoming leader.

My congratulations to Matt, who I know will fight the good fight for our country – especially on pushing back against the absurdity of net zero.

I also extend my best wishes and thanks to David Littleproud after he stepped down from leadership.

David is staying on to serve his electorate, and I have no doubt he’ll have plenty more to contribute in the future.

That makes for a lot of change in the Coalition recently.

But in my new role as Shadow Minister for Small Business, Skills and Training, I’m focused on what drives our economy.

And calling out the harm Labor is doing.

Small businesses are the forgotten heroes of our economy under Labor.

They are run by the people who take risks, build wealth and opportunity, and energise our economy.

When I say small businesses are the engine of our economy, in some ways that’s literally true.

Across the country, family-run shops, local tradespeople, cafés, farms, and small enterprises form the backbone of our communities.

These businesses are built by Australians.

Owners work long hours and invest in their local communities.

Together, they employ millions of Australians, train apprentices, and keep towns and suburbs alive with opportunity.

Despite what those in Labor think, you don’t get real economic growth by bloating the public service in Canberra.

You don’t get real economic growth by adding taxes and regulations to existing industries.

You don’t get real economic growth by lining the pockets of big unions with government contracts.

You grow the economy through the enterprise and initiative of the ordinary Australians who build a small business.

Angus Taylor gets it.

As he says, bigger government hasn’t meant better government, or a better Australia.

Angus wants better government which puts faith back in Australians and gets off their backs – allowing them the freedom to flourish again.

I’ve visited many small businesses in the Territory and across Australia both in my new role and over the last few years as a Senator.

Things are tough out there.

Small business owners tell me they want a fair go, a stable economy, and a government that understands the realities of running a business.

Backing small business means backing Australian families and local communities.

It means reducing unnecessary red tape, getting energy prices down, supporting entrepreneurship, and restoring the conditions in which businesses can grow and thrive again.

If we want a stronger and more resilient Australia, we must recognise the vital role small businesses play.

And I am determined to make sure they have the support they need to succeed.

Time for REAL solutions.