‘Missing middle’ of economy wants support

07 February 2022

The “missing middle” of the economy deserves a boost in the next federal budget, a peak body says.

Particularly in manufacturing and finance, seed funding to grow medium and larger-sized enterprises could generate both economic and social gains, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals said on Monday

“People and businesses have been moving to the regions as a result of the pandemic,” BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison said.

Read the full article, ‘Missing middle’ of economy wants support, on 7 News.

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