Monday, 19 January, 2015 - 09:56
WA front and centre on GST reform
A group of local business owners is lobbying the state government to support changes to the GST import threshold, making Western Australia a key front in national retail reform.
Eddie Peters is the managing director of Perth-based The Honda Shop. He purchased the dealership in 1978 after starting out as a newsagent in 1969 and selling the business to enter the motor industry. Mr Peters was also the vice president of the Swan Chamber of Commerce.
A group of local business owners is lobbying the state government to support changes to the GST import threshold, making Western Australia a key front in national retail reform.
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The rate of business failures in hospitality and retail during the past year should be ringing alarm bells for decision makers.
Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank | WA staff |
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Managing Director
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1978 |
Position | Company | Year | Company's current rank |
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Vice President
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- | 66 |