25 March 2026 The Allan Labor Government is backing small businesses – making them even more welcoming to boost visitors, jobs and local economies.
Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP, yesterday welcomed the Hon Natalie Suleyman MP, Minister for Small Business and Employment, to officially announce that Hampton Park Shopping Centre will get a facelift, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program.
This is part of a $6 million investment to update local shopfronts, improve public infrastructure and enhance community spaces in multicultural business hubs across the state.
The Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program will see councils, business groups and local traders supported in working together to deliver the improvements and promote cultural diversity.
Hampton Park Shopping Centre will receive $250,000 for the project which will be delivered by the City of Casey. Possible upgrades to the precinct span improvements to shopfronts, outdoor trading, pedestrian access or public spaces to support the incredible multicultural businesses who make up this busy local hub.
Multicultural business precincts are the cornerstone of local economies and communities, providing unique places where people gather, shop, work and build cultural connections and friendships.
Victoria is proudly home to more than 735,000 small businesses. Around 56 per cent of all small businesses are owned by people with at least one parent born overseas.
To learn more about the Multicultural Business Precinct Revitalisation Program, visit https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/multicultural-business-precinct-revitalisation-program.
Quotes attributable to Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP:
“There’s so much to love about Hampton Park Shopping Centre. From the fantastic local food spots to its small businesses and cafes. It’s a busy, diverse hub at the heart of our community that will benefit from a refresh.”
“This project will ensure Hampton Park Shopping Centre continues to be a vibrant, accessible and inclusive space that supports local businesses, community events and visitor experiences.”
“We’re proud to support multicultural traders and precincts – they are a vital part of our economy and they bring local communities closer together.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Small Business and Employment Natalie Suleyman:
“We are supporting our shopping strips to be vibrant and safe — our small and family businesses are the backbone of our communities.”
“When we back local businesses, we back local jobs and local families.”