COVID-19 Business Advisory Dear Member / Friend, JOBKEEPER – POST SEPTEMBER 2020 - REMINDER On 21 July, the Federal Government announced that it would be extending JobKeeper until 28 March 2021, though payments would not be at the same... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, Today the Prime Minister announced changes to JobKeeper and JobSeeker. JOBKEEPER JobKeeper is to be extended beyond the end of September, but not in its present form. Significant changes are: Extension Jobkeeper will be extended for... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, PUBS From today: Pubs can only have a maximum of 10 people per group booking (down from 20), with a maximum of 300 patrons or one customer per 4 square metres, whichever is the lesser. Alcohol... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, JOB TRAINER PROGRAM Today, the Prime Minister announced a $2 Billion “JobTrainer” program. The program is to provide up to 340,700 additional training places to help school leavers and job seekers access short and long courses... Read more
Dear Member/Friend VICTORIA If ever there was a reminder about how quickly this nasty virus can move, Victoria is it. It is a very timely reminder that we all must adhere to the social distancing and hygiene rules. It is... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, $3,000 GRANT From tomorrow, 1 July 2020, small businesses and not for profits can apply for the Small Business Recovery Grant. The grant is intended to assist businesses as they reopen from the restrictions imposed as... Read more
Dear Member / Friend, NEWLY ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL NSW - ARMIDALE Today, John Barilaro, the NSW Deputy Premier, announced the establishment of the Department of Regional NSW. This is a very welcome development as it provides a better focus... Read more
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