"Damned if you do": Queensland small businesses reach breaking point

After 12 years and 14 restaurants, small business owner Scott Chapman joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to open up about the reality of running a hospitality venue in 2026, admitting he works twice as hard for no extra profit. The interview highlighted the frustration of business owners who feel targeted by out-of-touch government policies and rising living costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.