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Day: December 21, 2020

Nearly 85% of COVID stood-down workers now back to work, says Treasurer

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The 2020-21 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) builds on the Economic Recovery Plan announced in the 2020-21 Budget. In response to the crisis, the Government has provided $251 billion in direct economic support, with more than $138 billion having already flowed to cushion the blow for Australian households and businesses. The 2020-21 MYEFO measures …

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Wine lovers urged to #chooseaustralianwine this summer, especially small-to-medium wineries

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It has been a tough year for many businesses but with the $1.2bn China export market now effectively unviable for Australian wine producers, they are a group who have been dealt a particularly tough 2020. The year started with bushfires and smoke damage for so many, but then COVID-19 and its lockdowns and the subsequent …

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Electricity prices for businesses expected to fall in 2021

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Electricity prices will continue to fall in the coming years according to the latest report from the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), confirming the Morrison Government’s strong action to bring down electricity prices is having the desired effect. The AEMC’s 2020 Residential Electricity Price Trends Report forecasts that, on average, residential electricity prices will fall …

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NSW reintroduces restrictions on businesses in Sydney

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To protect the people of NSW from the evolving Avalon COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for Greater Sydney from tonight (11:59pm, Sunday 20 December 2020). Following updated health advice from the Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant about the growing risk to the community, the following restrictions will tonight be introduced for the …

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Encouraging women entrepreneurs to startup with LaunchVic

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The Andrews Labor Government is boosting the number of women startup founders in Victoria with funding delivered for two entrepreneurship programs through Victoria’s startup agency, LaunchVic. Startups – young high-growth firms – are job creators and increasing participation and diversity in the sector will help boost the Victorian economy as it recovers from the impacts …

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Government looking into ‘out-dated’ business communication laws

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The Government is releasing a consultation paper seeking stakeholder feedback on regulatory impediments to modernising business communications. The consultation will specifically consider Treasury laws, including the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001, Banking Act 1959, Insurance Act 1973, Life Insurance Act 1995, Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, Consumer and Competition Act …

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MARKETING

Advertising trends to get ahead...
How marketers and SMB retailers can navigate a tricky Christmas season
How marketers and SMB retailers can navigate a tricky Christmas season
Often referred to as the ‘Golden Quarter’, the holiday season...
#BuyRegional campaign urges holiday shoppers to stimulate SMB recovery in NSW
#BuyRegional campaign urges holiday shoppers to stimulate SMB recovery in NSW
The countdown to Christmas is gathering pace but Sydneysiders still...
Small wineries saved this year with 50% relying on direct-to-customer sales
Small wineries saved this year with 50% relying on direct-to-customer sales
Wine sales direct to consumers grew by 7 per cent...

TECHNOLOGY

JobTrainer ready to sign up...
VIC launches free QR code service to support venues and small business safety
VIC launches free QR code service to support venues and small business safety
Victorian business owners across the state can now access a...
Victorian budget: $250m to get businesses online
Victorian budget: $250m to get businesses online
Turning digital demand into online opportunity. The pandemic has required...
All NSW businesses must register clients with QR codes
All NSW businesses must register clients with QR codes
The NSW Government is urging venues to put the safety...

LIFESTYLE

How to recognise the signs...
After the nation’s hardest lockdown VIC’s entertainment industry is coming back in full swing
After the nation’s hardest lockdown VIC’s entertainment industry is coming back in full swing
The country’s biggest and brightest musicians are set to take...
Predictions for the wine industry in 2021
Predictions for the wine industry in 2021
If you go back 12 months, it is unlikely that...
How the Night Time Industries Association met 2020 challenges head-on
How the Night Time Industries Association met 2020 challenges head-on
Looking back on the year, Mike told Bars and Clubs: “The...

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FINANCE

COVID-19 support package end dates...
Small business subbies to get paid faster under one state’s government program – Ombudsman
Small business subbies to get paid faster under one state’s government program – Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell...
NSW’s $26m Small Business Innovation Research program
NSW’s $26m Small Business Innovation Research program
Research and development will become a key jobs creator in...
Business registration open for stimulus program ‘Dine & Discover NSW’
Business registration open for stimulus program ‘Dine & Discover NSW’
Eligible businesses can now register to take part in the...

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