09 Apr 2024

Last week Our Chief Executive Officer attended the COSBOA National Small Business Summit 2024.

This summit was the place to hear from politicians, regulators, senior policy makers, business influencers and association leaders who are shaping policy small business in Australia.

Julie Collins (Minister for Small Business) and Peter Dutton (leader of the opposition) were both present.

Over the two days important topics relating to small business was covered such as:

  • Media, politics and the economy in 2024: what role will small business play?
  • Regional revival: Overcoming challenges for small business
  • Global trends, stats and predictions – What does the future hold for small business?
  • Industrial Relations Reform – Understanding the impact for small business
  • Unlocking regulatory support and breaking down barriers for small business
  • The Innovators: The next small-big thing
  • Beyond the major parties: The role of independent MPs in shaping policy in Canberra
  • How do small businesses survive and thrive in a Digital World?
  • VET, skills, and workforce dynamics in 2024

View the full list of speakers at this years COSBOA National Business Summit here.