The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to reject a recommendation from the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service (“the Silver Review”) that proposed abolishing the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) and transferring its functions to VCAT.  The decision ensures Victorian small businesses continue to have access to a dedicated, specialised body designed to provide practical support wh

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) says the Government’s National AI Plan takes a sensible and practical approach that aligns with what small businesses have been asking for; clearer guidance, light-touch regulation, and support to adopt technology without extra compliance burdens.

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) says the Government’s confirmation of the Instant Asset Write-Off (IAWO) through to 30 June 2026 provides long-awaited clarity for small businesses and marks a positive step forward.  In line with the outcomes from the Economic Reform Roundtable, COSBOA continues to call for a durable, long-term investment framework that genuinely supports the sector, including a permanent Instant Asset Write-Off for purchases up

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has condemned the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025, introduced in the NSW Parliament on 20 November 2025, warning it will considerably increase compliance obligations for small businesses and expose them to severe penalties.

A NSW woman on a mission to tear down barriers in the beauty industry for people with disabilities has won $30,000 in equity-free funding for her business at the Kickstarter Challenge Grand Final in Canberra.

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and CommBank have released the 2025 Small Business Perspectives Report, drawing on the voices and experiences of more than 800 small business owners across Australia, revealing that while small business owners remain determined and optimistic about the future, their capacity to absorb ongoing economic and regulatory pressures is being tested like never before.