Opinion: Why COSBOA rejects the government’s complex IR changes
COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat and chair Matthew Addison explain why the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has rejected the federal government's proposed industrial relations reforms.
Exclusive: Small businesses will remain exempt from casual conversion reforms, confirms Tony Burke
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke has confirmed small business exemptions to the casual conversion system will remain in place, amid concerns over a lack of clarity about the federal government's industrial relations reforms.
“Not on the sideline, not in the spotlight”: COSBOA’s Matthew Addison reviews the budget for small business
COSBOA chair Matthew Addison gives his assessment of the 2023 federal budget, and what else the government needs to do to support small businesses.
John Durie: COSBOA in turmoil amid internal investigation and politicians’ calls for CEO Alexi Boyd to be sacked
The future of COSBOA CEO Alexi Boyd hangs in the balance today, after calls for her sacking from the federal Opposition and board leaks showing she was rolled on the industrial relations campaign last week.
The budget through a small business lens
On Tuesday 25 October, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered what a panel of small business experts has labelled a “cautious”, “line-in-the-sand budget”.
John Durie: COSBOA elects new board members amid “critical time” for small business
COSBOA chair Matthew Addison won the support of members at Thursday’s annual meeting with supporters, including Digital Service Providers president Simon Foster, being elected to the board.
John Durie: New directors vie for COSBOA board positions as council looks to put union deal concern behind them
Australian Meat Industry Council’s Patrick Hutchinson and Independent Food Distributors Association’s Richard Forbes are among those standing for election on October 27.
John Durie: COSBOA confirms it “does not support the unionisation of small business” in response criticism of ACTU deal
COSBOA has formally releases a statement of intent in the wake of internal and external criticism of its pre-Jobs Summit deal with the Australian Council of Trade Unions.
John Durie: ACCI boss brings in former Costello staffer as economics policy chief
David Alexander has served a number of roles since working for the former treasurer, most recently with government relations firm Barton Deakin.
John Durie: Members express concern over ACTU communications, but COSBOA says issues have been addressed
The NSW Lotteries and Newsagents Association and the Independent Food Distributors Association are among the COSBOA members which have expressed concern at the lack of consultation regarding the ACTU meeting.
John Durie: COSBOA to clarify industrial relations position as chair plays down talk of internal disagreements
COSBOA chair Matthew Addison has rejected suggestions that either his or chief executive Alexi Boyd’s positions were in jeopardy as a result of the controversy surrounding the federal government's recent Jobs Summit.
Small business frustrated over JobSaver delays as NSW government changes reporting requirements
A small business owner is frustrated with the NSW government’s delivery of JobSaver as lengthy delays and changing requirements affect their access to payments.
