The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has launched its 2026 Small Business Perspectives Survey, focusing on businesses in regional, rural and remote areas.
The survey aims to understand the current challenges faced by small businesses outside metropolitan areas including workforce shortages, housing and childcare access, rising costs, and regulatory pressures.
Insights gathered will help inform advocacy efforts and policy development aimed at improving support for regional businesses—particularly those experiencing ongoing challenges in attracting and retaining skilled workers.
Open to businesses in regional, rural and remote Australia, the survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential and independently managed. The survey will close on 30 April 2026.
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