COSBOA welcomes practical support as fuel pressures hit small business cashflow
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The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has welcomed the Government’s targeted support measures to assist businesses and households facing rising fuel costs.
COSBOA CEO, Skye Cappuccio, said small businesses across the supply chain are experiencing immediate pressure, with higher fuel costs flowing directly into cashflow.
“Small businesses are feeling this now – fuel is a core cost, and it is hitting cashflow right across the economy,” Ms Cappuccio said.
COSBOA welcomed the Government’s practical and proportionate approach, particularly the Australian Taxation Office’s temporary relief measures, including payment flexibility, remission of penalties and a more tailored approach to compliance.
“These are sensible, practical measures that go directly to the issue of cashflow and recognise the conditions small businesses are operating in and the importance of keeping them moving.”
Ms Cappuccio also acknowledged the role of the banking sector and larger businesses in stepping up support measures, including more flexible lending, payment deferrals and actions to support supplier cashflow.
“This is a connected system, and it’s encouraging to see coordination across Government, banking and industry to support small business viability.”
Ms Cappuccio encouraged small businesses experiencing pressure to seek advice and access available support.
“We would urge small businesses experiencing difficulty to reach out to their trusted advisors – whether that’s their bookkeeper, accountant or finance broker – to help navigate the support available.”
Ms Cappuccio said any further support should remain targeted and proportionate if conditions worsen.
“We’re clear on what matters – protecting small business cashflow, ensuring relief flows through, and being ready to act if pressures intensify.”
“Small businesses are not just critical to our economy – they are the social glue that holds communities together, supporting local jobs and local people every day.”
COSBOA will continue to work with Government and industry as the situation evolves.
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About Skye Cappuccio, CEO, COSBOA
Skye Cappuccio was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) in February 2026. She brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and strategic advocacy, having worked across multiple peak professional and industry bodies to deliver practical reform outcomes. Skye is focused on ensuring small business voices are embedded in Australia’s economic and regulatory decision-making.
About COSBOA
Founded in 1977, and incorporated in 1979, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is a member based not-for-profit organisation exclusively representing the interests of small businesses. The capability, representation, and reach of COSBOA are defined by a mix of over 50 national and state-based members. COSBOA's strength is its capacity to harness its members' views and advance consensus across policy areas common to many.
Our member organisations work with the COSBOA team to assist us with policy development and guide our advocacy - not just for small businesses but also for the benefit of the Australians they employ. In this capacity, COSBOA makes submissions and representations to the government, including its agencies, on issues affecting small businesses and to pursue good policy.
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