Phillip Di Bella Appointed to Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group

The Coffee Commune is proud to announce that our founder and Managing Director, Phillip Di Bella, has been appointed to the inaugural Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial Reference Group.

This newly established group has been created to ensure micro, small, medium, and family businesses have a stronger voice in shaping government policy across Queensland.

Phillip will be representing our café and hospitality community, championing the real challenges and opportunities that matter most to you—from cutting red tape and reducing costs, to driving innovation and advocating for better support to grow your business.

As a long-time advocate for small business owners and the hospitality sector, Phillip brings decades of industry experience, practical insight, and a deep commitment to seeing local businesses thrive.

This appointment is an important opportunity for our collective insights as a community to help influence fit-for-purpose solutions that benefit the entire small business sector throughout Queensland.

At The Coffee Commune, our mission has always been to support café owners and hospitality professionals to build more sustainable, profitable businesses. This role reflects that commitment on a broader stage—ensuring your voice is heard where it counts.

We look forward to sharing more updates as this important work progresses.

THE COFFEE COMMUNE

IN YOUR WORDS

Being partnered with the Coffee Commune was a logical extension of our business. It is a great opportunity to showcase our equipment range, however, we also see the immense value to the industry of being part of the Coffee Commune’s exceptional training facilities
Fabio Cordovado Director CWE
Labour laws are more and more complex and hard to understand; Through our membership with Coffee Commune, we have constant access to a HR/IR hotline. Quick and Easy.
Phil Johnson Founder and owner Chef
Ecco Bistro
Coffee Commune’s advice, support, and network, helped reduce the red tape, gave us direction, and saved us valuable time.
Sarah Buiso Restaurant Owner of Da Buiso
…if our clients grow, we grow. The Coffee Commune has been invaluable in helping us spread that message.
Vince Monardo Naked Syrups
We are passionate about collaborating with the coffee community to make a real difference for business owners. We look forward to continuing to work with The Coffee Commune.
Matt Allington Partner, Business Services
BDO (Australia)
…we’re passionate about helping businesses identify the things they can be doing to maximise performance.
Alessandro Calabrisello General Manager
Sanremo Coffee Machines Australia