Productivity and simplicity are central policy themes. When software providers are involved early, policymakers can better understand implementation risks, data flows, user experience impacts and unintended consequences. For members, this can mean earlier insight, clearer requirements, more realistic timeframes and fewer costly late-stage changes.

Government increasingly sees software as a delivery channel. When software providers are involved early, policymakers can better understand implementation risks, data flows, user experience impacts and unintended consequences. For members, this can mean earlier insight, clearer requirements, more realistic timeframes and fewer costly late-stage changes.

AI and automation are now part of the small business agenda. The Summit treated AI as a practical business capability rather than a future concept. DSPANZ members are well placed to help small businesses adopt automation safely through trusted, well-governed digital products. Engagement through COSBOA also helps ensure software providers are included in discussions about responsible adoption and regulation.

Small business experiences must shape implementation. Businesses often struggle not because they do not want to comply, but because obligations are fragmented, time-consuming and difficult to interpret. Engagement with COSBOA helps members better understand these challenges and gives DSPANZ practical evidence to bring into discussions with government and regulators.

Early engagement improves outcomes for everyone. When software providers are involved early, policymakers can better understand implementation risks, data flows, user experience impacts and unintended consequences. For members, this can mean earlier insight, clearer requirements, more realistic timeframes and fewer costly late-stage changes.