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COSBOA Small Business COVID Recovery Round Table meeting
NATIONAL
COSBOA Directors, together with Council members, meet on a very regular basis to discuss the many serious issues and matters of concern regarding debilitating State and Territory COVID-19 restrictions, State and Federal small business financial support and support for staff and team members
This meeting includes ACCC Chair Rod Sims, Deputy Chair Mick Keogh, Fair Work Ombudsman, Sandra Parker, Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson; Debra Jenkinson, Deputy Commissioner ATO and various Ministers, Shadow Ministers and Treasury Departmental staff.
This is a rich forum for various industry associations to have vital input into much needed small business policy development to assist the Government with their decision-making and, ultimately, law-making tasks.
Important topics for discussion have included JobKeeper, JobMaker, JobSaver, COVID Disaster Payments, Cash Flow Boost support, Rent Relief and Mental Health recognition and support. Other topics have included Cyber Security, Competition Matters, Merchant Payments Fees, cross border restrictions and development of the Road Map to post COVID business recovery.
COSBOA ACCC Mick Keogh 12 Aug 21