As part of its economic plan, the Morrison Government will introduce legislation into Parliament to extend the application of temporary relief measures introduced at the height of the coronavirus crisis relating to virtual AGMs and signing and sending electronic documents. Specifically, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021
As recommended by the Parliamentary Joint Committee for Corporations and Financial Services in its report on litigation funding and class actions, the Government is making permanent the temporary changes it made to Australia’s continuous disclosure laws in May 2020 and which are due to expire in
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says the Victorian Government needs to urgently compensate small businesses forced to close their doors on one of the busiest holidays of the year. “Small businesses such as florists and restaurants currently have their storage
From the breathtaking projections at Parrtjima, to the sound of the Supercars, and the vibrant colours and culture at Barunga – the Northern Territory really does have it all when it comes to our unique and cultural calendar of events. To ensure interstate travellers keep
COVID-19 has brought much uncertainty when it comes to travel in 2020. Just as borders between some Australian states were opening to welcome interstate travelers, others were closed to combat new clusters. With some interstate travel halted, tourism turned intrastate with locals taking the opportunity
With the out-of-home advertising category one of the hardest hit by COVID, the latest Standard Media Index* data reveals that retail out-of-home grew its share in the last quarter of 2020, leading the resurgence of the outdoor media category. Tech leader Snapchat secured the top
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed media reports that Treasury is considering a revenue-contingent business loan scheme, saying it would provide a lifeline to small businesses recovering from the COVID crisis. Ms Carnell, who has been calling on the Federal
The Western Australian Government continues to announce measures to support small business during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The small business relief package includes: A $43 million package for small businesses and charities impacted by the 31 January 2021 five day lockdown, including an electricity bill offset. $17,500
Tasmanian exports increased by 1.2 per cent in 2020 compared to the previous year despite the significant disruptions caused by the global pandemic, according to the latest ABS data. These results saw Tasmania record the third highest annual growth in the country, and are very
The shutdown commenced at 6pm Sunday evening and will finish at 6pm on Friday 5 February. People within the lockdown areas will have to remain at home unless: they cannot work from home; they are shopping for essentials like groceries or medical supplies; are receiving
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