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Super Early Bird Ends 31 Jan – COSBOA Members, don’t wait! Save up to $500 on the 2026 COSBOA National Small Business Summit. Not a Member or Associate? Contact us to learn how to join & access these exclusive benefits.
🔗Register now: https://t.co/jok6DdIqP0
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@COSBOA is ramping up pressure on the Federal Government over its proposed 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts, a move that it calls “grossly unfair”. https://t.co/elUUtTQb07

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Every hour spent on red tape is an hour not spent on servicing customers -Janelle Saffin MP. #redtape #cosboa2026 @COSBOA

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Proposed loss carry-back reforms should be expanded to include businesses operating as trusts, partnerships and sole traders, according to the @COSBOA. https://t.co/eH2JVW7Mpv

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Small businesses are aspirational in action @realjacintaNP @COSBOA

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Trust tax reforms could force mum-and-dad entrepreneurs into restructures they can ill afford, says the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

https://t.co/WrmMhhmU3Z

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Be in the room at the COSBOA Summit in Aug. Build lasting connections, hear from influential leaders, and get the latest advice shaping small business.
Book now: https://t.co/rGqXpFzyNK
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A recent report from @cyberwardens, part of a @cosboa initiative, highlights significant discrepancies in cyber defence among different sectors. Is your industry lagging? Check out the latest report on Inside Small Business: https://t.co/6Ezq2V5bYu

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ACCAN met today with the Council of Small Business of Australia @COSBOA CEO Skye Cappuccio.

We discussed what #smallbusinesses need from phone and internet services, and how fair, reliable communications help them stay open, serve customers and grow.

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El Iza Mohamedou @ElIzaMohamedou, Head, @OECD Centre for Skills, Natalie Siegel-Brown, Inspector-General of Aged Care, Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care, Skye Cappuccio, CEO, @COSBOA and Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President, @RMIT, come together to discuss the changing shape of skills, education and work.

An engaging conversation at the #UASolutionsSummit exploring how stronger collaboration between education providers, industry and government can better prepare Australians for evolving workforce needs.

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John’s mining business is thriving – but at a cost.

He says rising taxes, red tape & sleepless nights are wearing small business owners down.

Read his story in COSBOA’s Small Business Perspectives Report: https://t.co/b21sO99HMk

#SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport #COSBOA

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Australia’s 2.5M small businesses need action, not handouts, and they told us what would make the biggest difference:

⚖️ Less red tape
💻 More digital capability
📉 Lower costs

From survival to growth: https://t.co/qLHbOXq47G

#SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport

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Transitioning Well has released a new induction resource for casual employees, outlining their paid FDV leave entitlements.

A helpful tool for small businesses onboarding new staff.

Download here: https://t.co/g8jY3dRGeK

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Michele runs Rainforest Bookkeeping – helping small business owners stay compliant.

But rising software & compliance costs mean doing the right thing is getting harder.

Read her story on page 37 of COSBOA’s #SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport: https://t.co/b21sO999WM

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Here’s to a brighter, more confident year ahead – with new opportunities and a strong small business community behind you.

COSBOA is with you in 2026.

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The Government’s SEE Program helps small businesses boost staff language, literacy, numeracy & digital skills – onsite, flexible & tailored to you.

Find out more: https://t.co/kOehTuAg2C

#SmallBusiness #COSBOA #Skills #Training

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Warm wishes to all small business owners, teams and families today.

Whether you’re taking a break or working through, COSBOA is thinking of you and the vital role you play in every community.

Thank you for everything you do.

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Congratulations to Lynda McAlary‑Smith on her appointment as the next Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (@ASBFEO).

COSBOA looks forward to working with Lynda from March 2026 to support small and family businesses across Australia.

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Need simple, clear guidance on IR and workplace law changes? #SmallBusinessPEAK delivers plain-English guides, toolkits & checklists to help small businesses stay compliant.

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Two new #PaydaySuper case studies are now available from #SmallBusinessPEAK:

What if you forget to pay SG on payday? 🔗 https://t.co/MdGSMhsKiM

What if a new employee delays giving fund details? 🔗 https://t.co/Q9wUnSLA0v

Payday Super fact sheet. 🔗 https://t.co/zQB5aCxd2E