Small Business Webinar

Join Zali Steggall MP, and a panel of small business experts for a webinar on Tuesday 30 April as they discuss the challenges and opportunities in the current economic environment.

Small businesses are the backbone of Australia's economy. However, many are feeling the strain of the current cost of living crisis, much like households. In Warringah alone, nearly 20,000 small businesses contribute to our community. I'm committed to learning more about their struggles and finding ways to provide support. Join our webinar to hear from experts, ask questions, and share your views. 

About the speakers....

Zali Steggall MP
Federal Member for Warringah

Zali Steggall OAM has been the Independent MP for Warringah since 2019 with a strong focus on equality, climate action and integrity. She has extensive business, legal and leadership experience, is a former barrister as well as Australia’s most successful Alpine skier. 

Other speakers:

Luke Achterstraat CEO, Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA)

Luke has a wealth of experience in various leadership capacities within membership organisations, small business management, advocacy, and policy development. Luke has previously served as the NSW Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia, held the position of Chair of the Expert Housing Advisory Panel for the NSW Government and has worked in a series of senior advisory roles in the Federal Government, including for the ministers for trade, investment, tourism and international education.

Stephen Walters - Chief Economist, Business Council of Australia (BCA)

Stephen was previously the Chief economist for NSW, based in NSW Treasury. Before joining Treasury, Stephen was Chief Economist with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and, for 14 years, was Chief Economist for investment bank J.P.Morgan. Stephen is chair of the Executive Committee of the Australian Business Economists (ABE) and is a member of the Australian Statistics Advisory Council (ASAC).

Zara Tonkin, Chief of Staff, Employment Hero

Zara is Chief of Staff at Employment Hero, a digital onboarding platform managing the employment of over 1 millions Australians. Prior to that, she consulted for businesses across Australia and North America. Employment Hero's mission is to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Zara is actively involved in her family business, keeping her finger on the pulse of the small business community.

You will have the opportunity to submit your own questions when you register and we will endeavour to answer these during the event.

If you are unable to watch the event live, please still register your interest so we can send you a link to the recording.