Changes announced by the Prime Minister today to rebate visa application fees will encourage international students and working holiday makers to return to Australia and plug acute shortages across industry. However, the continued ban on foreign tourists, business travellers and other barred international arrivals
WA Government small business stimulus/relief package. Applications are now open for the Small Business Assistance Grant – December 2021. This grant provides financial assistance of up to $12,500 to small businesses that were directly financially impacted by the Chief Health Officer’s COVID Restrictions (Directions) from 23
Australia is currently experiencing its worst COVID-19 outbreak, having recorded more cases since 1 January 2022 than it did throughout 2020 and 2021. COSBOA members met on 14 January 2022 to discuss the outbreak’s impact on small businesses and canvas solutions. The following themes emerged
The last two years have been anything but certain for Australian businesses. Since the beginning of the pandemic, few have been able to escape the devastating impacts of lengthy lockdowns, ever-changing restrictions, supply chain disruptions and staff shortages. The summer seemed to hold promise for
According to research by SavvySME, business owners and entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry lagged significantly behind those in other industries when it came to online activity. The SavvySME Industry Report 2022 analyzed how active each industry was on the business community marketplace in the past
The pandemic continues to impact the outlook with Omicron sweeping across the world. Research suggests Omicron is milder than Delta, vaccines still provide a high degree of protection against severe illness, but high transmission is testing hospital capacity and supply chains. The ‘upside’ is Omicron
The Reimagining the Visitor Economy report identified the need for destinations to diversify their products and experiences. Doing so will help attract more visitors from Australia and overseas. This recommendation has been incorporated into the draft visitor economy strategy, THRIVE 2030. Adelaide Oval, the National Zoo
Small business owners can now seek rent relief until 13 March 2022. Small businesses affected by COVID-19 will be able to seek rent relief until 13 March 2022. The Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2022 rent relief provisions will continue for eligible businesses
For Australia the Q3 national accounts showed a smaller hit to activity than we had expected but we continue to see a very strong snap back in activity in Q4. Globally, advanced economy growth was robust in Q3, and a similar outcome is expected in
Financial support for those who can’t work due to COVID: Payments still available if you can’t earn an income because of isolation or a positive test Weekly payments are still available to individuals, including business owners and operators, who can’t earn an income because they
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