The Chamber is advocating to make sure the voice of SA businesses is heard on fuel security. Question Title * 1. To what extent have fuel shortages affected your business operations? No impact Minor impact (manageable with small adjustments) Moderate impact (noticeable disruption) Significant impact (major disruption to operations) Severe impact (operations at risk) Question Title * 2. How are the fuel issues impacting on your business? (Select all that apply) Delays, reductions or lack of fuel supplies Higher operating/input costs Higher transport or freight costs Supply chain delays Reduced customer spending Cash flow pressure Difficulty planning or pricing Work related travel disruption Workforce attendance/absenteeism Managing flexible working arrangements (including work from home) Stress and mental health issues Considering closing Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Which of the following operational changes are you implementing? (Select all that apply) Absorbing the costs and reducing margins Passing costs onto customers Reviewing/changing business practices to reduce fuel consumption Identifying alternative providers for fuel Delaying investment/expansion Reducing operating hours Reviewing/changing staffing levels Providing flexible working arrangements Encouraging staff to car pool or take public transport Deferring or cancelling jobs/contracts Reducing production/service levels Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Have the fuel issues resulted in additional costs for your business? No additional costs Yes, minor increase (up to 10%) Yes, moderate increase (11–25%) Yes, significant increase (26–50%) Yes, severe increase (more than 50%) Unsure at this stage Question Title * 5. Have you stood down staff or reduced staff hours due to the fuel issues? (Select all that apply) No Reduced hours Temporary standdowns Permanent redundancies Not yet, but likely if conditions continue Question Title * 6. How many staff are impacted (temporary standdown and/or redundancy)? None 1-2 3-5 6-10 11-20 More than 20 Prefer not to say Question Title * 7. How confident are you in your ability to manage the impacts of the fuel issues over the next four weeks? Very confident Somewhat confident Neither confident nor unconfident Somewhat unconfident Not confident at all Question Title * 8. What emerging risks or issues are you concerned about that have not yet fully impacted your business? Question Title * 9. What actions would be most helpful from government at this time? Question Title * 10. When do you believe government support will be necessary for your business or industry? Support is needed immediately Within the next 2 weeks Within the next month Only if conditions worsen Support is not required Question Title * 11. How can the SA Business Chamber best support your business during this period? (Select all that apply) Regular updates and briefings Practical guidance on managing disruption Workplace relations/HR advice and support Advocacy to government on behalf of my industry Training or tools (cash flow, budgeting, disruption management) One-to-one advice or support Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. Are you a member of the South Australian Business Chamber? Yes No Question Title * 13. How many people does your business employ? Sole Trader 1-4 5-9 10-19 20-49 50-199 200+ Question Title * 14. In what sector does your business operate? Agricultural, Forestry and Fishing Mining Manufacturing Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services Construction Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Accommodation Hospitality Transport, Postal and Warehousing Information Media and Telecommunications Financial and Insurance Services Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Accounting, Law, Engineering, Marketing etc) Administrative and Support Services (Employment Services, Travel Agents, Industry Bodies etc.) Public Administration and Safety Education and Training Health Care and Social Assistance Arts and Recreation Services Tourism Personal and Other Services (Hairdressing, Mechanics, Cleaning, Gardening etc.) Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. In which South Australian region(s) does your business operate? (Select all that apply) Metropolitan Adelaide Hills, Mt Barker, Murraylands & Strathalbyn Barossa, Gawler, Light & Adelaide Plains Southern Districts & Fleurieu Peninsula Kangaroo Island Yorke Peninsula, Mid North & Lower North Riverland South East & Limestone Coast Eyre Peninsula & West Coast Whyalla, Port Augusta & Far North Across the State Question Title * 16. If you’re open to discussing this further, please provide your contact details. Name Position Business Email Address Phone Number Done
