As I have previously said small business is at the mercy of IR...

As I have previously said small business is at the mercy of IR Laws that are designed to crush them in favour of big business and union demands by the ALP. Therefore no surprise to hear about closures, draconian control of the fishing industry for small operators etc.Don't want to see collapse of the CSMEU which would be a huge blow to the union control of vast numbers of employees? Then just cover over their issues with a labor appointed administrator to sacrifice a few and calm the waters.
Watch out farmers and agricultural small business you have already seen the demise of live sheep exports. Are live cattle next on the hit list by the animal protesters? Maybe they can be given inspection rights or ger the the same controls as the fishers imposed on all farmers.