The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has set out its priorities for the 2026–27 Federal Budget, outlining the policy settings needed this year to ensure small businesses can remain viable, competitive and confident to invest.

Joint statement: Business welcomes Government’s establishment of Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. Major employers of Australia’s business community strongly welcome the Federal Government’s decision to establish a Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, following the tragic events at Bondi Beach.

Joint statement supporting a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism and the tragic events at Bondi Beach. We, representatives of the major employers of Australia’s business community, support a federal Royal Commission into antisemitism and the tragic events at Bondi Beach on the evening of 14 December 2025.

The Alliance of Industry Associations warns the Productivity Commission’s proposed cashflow tax would result in higher prices for households, increased inflationary pressure, reduced investment and slower economic growth — placing even greater strain on Australians already struggling with the cost of living.

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) says the Federal Government’s decision to significantly reduce apprenticeship incentives for selected industries from 1 January 2026, will have damaging consequences for small business workforce development; warning the move will deter employers from hiring apprentices and worsen already critical skills shortages.

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) today announced the appointment of Skye Cappuccio as its next Chief Executive Officer. Ms Cappuccio will commence in the role on 3 February 2026.