Pandemic

Small businesses doing it tough due to COVID-19 are set to benefit from further NSW Government support following a decision to extend mediation protections under the commercial leasing regulation until 30 June 2022. Treasurer Matt Kean said the challenges facing small business have been significant which is why we are...

In line with public health advice, mandatory mask wearing in certain settings will be phased out in coming weeks as Tasmania continues their transition to live with COVID-19. From 12.01am, Saturday 5 March 2022, masks will no longer be required for retail settings, except for staff to ensure business continuity. This...

From Monday, 7 February 2022, businesses that are permitted to allow unvaccinated people to enter will no longer need to collect contact information via the Check In Qld app. Businesses that are only permitted to allow fully vaccinated people to enter must continue to collect contact information and proof of...

The ACT Government is changing Check In CBR requirements to better reflect the Territory’s current public health situation and response. From 11.59pm on Friday 11 February 2022, checking in will only be required at: Licensed bars and pubs Registered clubs Nightclubs Strip clubs and brothels Organised events that are not...

Critical workers in the food logistics and manufacturing sectors furloughed as close contacts in New South Wales will be permitted to leave self isolation to attend work if they have no symptoms of COVID-19 to ensure the state has continued access to essential goods.  Workers will only be eligible to...

Critical Queensland workers will be able to provide essential services while they are classified contacts provided they meet strict health criteria. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the move was restricted to a narrow range of industries to ensure essential services and supplies like groceries, petrol, energy, water, freight and others could...

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has determined that from 11.59pm tonight, Victoria will update coronavirus restrictions to provide more freedoms. The National Retail Association has been extremely vocal about the need for these changes are more stories of customer violence in non-essential retail emerged. We are delighted that our advocacy has...

The Australian Government is providing further support to small businesses and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by extending the SME Recover Loan Scheme by a further six months to 30 June 2022. Around 80,000 loans worth approximately $7.3 billion have been written to date since the scheme commenced in March...

From 1 January 2022, there will be changes to how contact with a COVID-19 case is managed. Requirements will ease for vaccinated people. Queensland close contact These changes are detailed in the Managing the risk for COVID-19 exposures in businesses and venues plan. This guidance will help businesses plan and manage...

After the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) ends on 15 January 2022, Victorian tenants and landlords under financial strain will still have access to the Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC) support. Although tenants will no longer be entitled to rent relief, tenants and landlords will still have the option of talking with each other about their situation and trying to negotiate and...