Carol Brown (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I want to take a moment to highlight an opportunity for Tasmanian producers and makers to showcase their products in our nation's capital. The Parliament Shop here at the Australian Parliament House proudly features products from across Australia. It is a place where visitors from around the country and around the world can discover the creativity, craftsmanship and innovation that make Australia unique. Each year the Parliament Shop runs a national showcase program, which gives businesses from a particular state or territory the chance to have their products featured in the shop.

Tasmania will be once again featured as part of the Parliament Shop's National Showcase. That means Tassie producers, designers and small businesses have the opportunity to have their products showcased right here in Parliament House, where thousands of visitors pass through every year. Tasmania is home to some of the most talented producers in the country, from food and beverage to design, craft, textiles and locally made goods. Our state has a proud reputation for quality and creativity. This showcase is a chance to share that with the rest of Australia. It's also a chance for small businesses to gain national exposure and reach a new audience through the Parliament Shop.

Applications are currently open for the Tasmanian national showcase, and I want to encourage Tasmanian producers and makers to consider putting their products forward. If you're a Tasmanian business with a product you are proud of, I encourage you to submit an application. I look forward to seeing lots of Tassie products represented in the Parliament Shop and I can't wait to go along.