We’re off to a slow start with the Small and Family Business portfolio this morning.

Minister Steve Minnikin used his opening remarks to tout the government’s work in this space.

But he also reiterated criticism of the federal government’s changes to capital gains and discretionary trust tax settings, which he said “broke the faith” of many.

The Labor opposition asked questions about low business confidence, and the government’s election promise of an “on time, every time” small business payment guarantee.