Caloundra’s OceanView Helicopters was the backdrop of a state government media conference on Wednesday 22 January as small and family business minister Steve Minnikin vowed to “cut red tape”.

Mr Minnikin met with Caloundra Chamber of Commerce and Member for Caloundra Kendall Morton on the premises of scenic flight provider OceanView Helicopters which is no stranger to straddling government regulations.

Mr Minnikin conceded the growing red tape facing small business owners was an impediment to their success.

“Queensland has one of the highest rates of entry into small business, however, small and family businesses are telling us that growing red tape and inefficient regulation is stifling their business growth and competitiveness,” he said.

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce CEO Lisa Bolton said red tape requirements for small business needed to be streamlined.

“Small and family businesses like OceanView Helicopters are at the heart of our tourism communities, providing services, training and products – it’s imperative we reduce the hurdles they face,” Ms Bolton said.