Dear Member / Friend, EXPORTS The NSW Government announced today a $12.8 million package in support of programs to create jobs and support the regions. The package is intended to reinvigorate export industries affected by COVID-19 and provides for more... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, CHANGES EFFECTIVE 1 JULY Inside Venue Changes The number of people allowed at inside venues (currently 50) will be determined by the 4 square metre rule with no upper limit. All activity is to be seated. Nightclubs... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, FURTHER RELAXATION The Premier has announced today, that from this Saturday, 13 June 2020: Food courts will be allowed to reopen provided they have a COVID-19 Safe Plan in place and adhere to the 4 square metre rule.... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, UPDATE The recession we are about to have is not the one we had to have but is a consequence of the pandemic, predictable when you shut down large parts of the economy. The question now... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, MORE GOOD NEWS The State Government has announced today that from Saturday 13 June 2020, further businesses can open, and some recreational activities can take place: fitness, gymnasiums, Pilates, yoga and dance studios can reopen with... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, We’re moving forward, more doors open from today, and more businesses are slowly emerging from hibernation. You can travel freely (within NSW) go to libraries, visit museums, and have greater numbers at restaurants, cafes and clubs.... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, TO RECAP SMALL BUSINESS GRANT The COVID-19 NSW Small Business Grant closes this Sunday 31 May 2020. If you wish to apply and haven’t yet, here is the link to submit your application: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-small-business-covid-19-support-grant You will, amongst... Read more
WiNG has asked its members to answer 3 questions in 3 minutes. 1. How has the COVID -19 affected you professionally? 2. What are the challenges and opportunities that you have faced to date as a result? 3. If there... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, JOBMAKER Today the Prime Minister in a lengthy speech to the National Press Club, announced the JobMaker Plan. He stated that the “economic lifelines”, JobSeeker and JobKeeper are only short term, temporary measures. Significantly he also... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, GREAT NEWS: PUBS, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES The New South Wales Government has today announced that pubs, clubs, cafes, and restaurants from 1 June 2020 can have up to 50 customers, provided they adhere to the social... Read more