Small businesses in Australia say they are facing a ‘perfect storm,’ with a raft of new regulations drowning them in additional costs and red tape.

Luke Achterstraat, CEO of COSBOA (Council of Small Business Organisations Australia), talks to Sean Aylmer about why SMEs are so worried about proposed industrial relations reform.

Small businesses in Australia say they are facing a ‘perfect storm,’ with a raft of new regulations drowning them in additional costs and red tape. Luke Achterstraat, CEO of <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cosboa.org.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1697364769228905&amp;usg=AOvVaw1p4Ooj5Ne2WIBFya3RWUDW">COSBOA</a> (Council of Small Business Organisations Australia), talks to Sean Aylmer about why SMEs are so worried about proposed industrial relations reform.

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Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in the Fear and Greed daily interview. 

Business journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-aylmer-9922068/">Sean Aylmer</a> talks to leaders about all things business in the <a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/">Fear and Greed</a> daily interview.

Business journalist Sean Aylmer talks to leaders about all things business in Fear and Greed Interviews.

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Daily business news for people who make their own decisions, with business journalist Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Interview: The big issue that ranks above cybercrime for small businesses

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Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season.

From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.

Michael Thompson turns the tables on experienced business journalist Sean Aylmer to find out what he looks for during reporting season. From the numbers that really matter to spotting CEO spin, Sean reveals what makes a good CEO interview - and why the best answers are often the ones that aren't rehearsed.

Q+A: How to spot a good CEO in five minutes

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The Saturday Edition is back with all-new stories, fierce debate and plenty of laughs. 

This week: what the future holds for AI and electric cars, the greatest marketing campaigns of all time, and the spectacular danger of sending a text to the wrong person. 

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

The Saturday Edition is back with all-new stories, fierce debate and plenty of laughs. This week: what the future holds for AI and electric cars, the greatest marketing campaigns of all time, and the spectacular danger of sending a text to the wrong person. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head-to-head, with Adam Lang picking the winner.

The Saturday Edition | 8 Aug 2026

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