Hardship Panel Established To Support NSW Businesses
The NSW State Government has announced the formation of a Hardship Review Panel to support businesses that are currently not eligible to receive any current Covid-19 business support measures. The purpose of the panel is to assess businesses that are currently experiencing financial hardship but do not meet the criteria for either the Covid-19 Business […]
Covid Disaster Payments In NSW and ACT Have Been Discontinued
Residents of NSW and the ACT who have been receiving Covid-19 Disaster Payments have been told that their payments were officially discontinued on Friday 8th October. The discontinuation comes as the two jurisdictions both reached the 70 percent vaccination threshold target. In an update made on Friday 8th October, Services Australia confirmed that the payments […]
Australian Businesses View Border Closures As A Major Concern
A recent survey has shown that border closures, recruitment issues and supply chain delays are anticipated to be the most significant pressures for Australian businesses over the next 12 months. 46 percent of respondents who participated in the survey believe that border closures will be a major factor in putting pressures on businesses, while 34 […]
More 80 Percent of Victorian and NSW SMEs Intend on Thriving After Lockdowns
A recently published survey has highlighted the resilience of Melbourne and Sydney SMEs during the ongoing covid-19 enforced lockdowns. Over 25 percent of businesses stated that they not been impacted by the lockdowns at all, while 53 percent said they will focus on bouncing back when restrictions ease. The results of the survey were compiled from […]
Treasury Admits That $13.8 Billion Worth of JobKeeper Payments Went To Profitable Companies
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed that an excess of $13.8 Billion worth of JobKeeper payments were distributed to businesses that weren’t meant to receive the funding. A report published by the Treasury outlined that under the JobKeeper regime $11.4 billion and $15.6 billion in the June and September quarters of 2020 or a total […]
Abuse Towards Retail Staff Increases In Sydney During Lockdown
Newly published data has shown that abuse towards retail staff in Sydney has skyrocketed during the covid-19 pandemic. Threats, violence and verbal abuse has increased by almost 80 percent in some parts of Sydney over the past 12 months. The research indicates that the abuse has been the most frequent to occur in areas in […]
Unvaccinated People Who Enter NSW Cafes Will Be Fined $5,000
As the NSW population gets closer to reaching its 70 percent vaccination target, the NSW Government is planning to fine unvaccinated people who enter a business up $5,000 under new strict measures. NSW State Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope told the media that discussions are currently taking place to decide what are […]
Covid Disaster Payments Will End When Vaccination Rates Reach 80 Percent
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced Covid disaster payments for workers impacted by lockdowns will be discontinued once a state and territory reaches its 80 percent vaccination mark even if some regions end up being locked down again as a result of an outbreak. This means that income support for individuals who lost work during […]
Victorian Government Announces $1,500 Payment For Renters
The Victorian State Government has announced a new one-off payment worth $1,500 for renters who having difficulties due to the ongoing covid-19 enforced lockdown. The $1,500 payment will be awarded to renters via their landlords, if they can prove that they have suffered a loss of income as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. “We’re… […]
Australian Workers Being Unpaid for Overtime Has Surged
Recently published research can reveal that up to 70 percent of Australian workers are working unpaid overtime. This comes as Australia experiences a surge in unpaid work as a result of hybrid working arrangements brought about by the covid-19 pandemic. The research illustrates that Australians are on average working 7.3 unpaid hours per week. This […]
