Posts tagged "cosboa"

Petrol prices will tumble at midnight on Tuesday after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg green-lit a temporary cut to the 44-cent fuel excise.

Each year, business groups and industry associations make submissions to the federal government ahead of the budget. Here's what's at the top of COSBOA's budget wish-list.

The recent ‘Convoy to Canberra’ protests have had a devastating effect on the local small business community — an effect Canberra locals are trying hard to counter.

Small businesses can expect a “purely performative” federal budget next month, says BDO's Mark Molesworth, with major taxation changes unlikely.

The climbing cost of fuel coincides with building tensions between Russia and neighbouring Ukraine ahead of what could be an imminent invasion.

Large Australian companies are offering small business suppliers average payment terms of 37 days, despite ongoing calls from small business groups for a benchmark of 14 days.

One of the country's largest workplace relations advisors has been fined $1 million by the Federal Court for giving the false impression it was affiliated with a government agency.

Small business groups are calling on the government to fund rapid antigen testing for businesses, as thousands of Melbourne retailers prepare to welcome shoppers in store.

Eftpos is partnering with banks, retailers and fintechs to allow for payments using QR codes. What does it mean for small businesses?

COSBOA is urging governments to adopt this framework to make it easier for small businesses to navigate exposure site requirements as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

Victorian micro businesses will soon be able to apply for $3000 grants in a program administered by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA). 

"The Labor Party and Senator Patrick in particular (among others) need to remember that political point scoring comes at the expense of others," writes Peter Strong.