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 welcomed an invitation from Treasurer Jim Chalmers to attend the National Reform Roundtable in Canberra, 19-21 August 2025. COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat said it was high time for government to pursue reforms that back small businesses and national productivity.

Australia plans to ban non-compete clauses for workers earning under $175K from 2027, impacting small businesses.

COSBOA's Small Business Skills & Training Needs Survey Report identifies the key skills gaps & training requirements among small businesses.

COSBOA has published the full text of its memorandum of understanding with the ACTU and responded to unfounded criticism about the...

COSBOA has today responded to an article in the media suggesting it is in opposition to other business groups in their goals for...