Following Standard & Poor’s (S&P) reaffirming its AAA credit rating today, Australia remains one of only nine countries around the world to hold a AAA credit rating from all three major credit rating agencies. Despite a once in a century pandemic, which “wreaked havoc on
On Sunday Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews announced a number of changes to the restrictions currently imposed across the state, but the decision not to allow hospitality venues in Melbourne to reopen has drawn widespread criticism. The decision not to reopen venues has drawn strong criticism
NSW is once again relaxing Covid-19 restrictions for businesses and gatherings. The number of people who can attend outdoor gatherings, restaurant group bookings and weddings will increase under a relaxation of COVID-19 rules. From this Friday, 23 October: 30 people can gather outdoors in public
Current restrictions eased in Victoria include: From 11:59pm October 18, the five-kilometre limit for exercise and shopping will be extended to 25 kilometres. The two-hour time limit for exercise and socialising will also fall away. Outdoor sports settings like tennis courts, golf courses and skateparks
The Morrison government says that whilst the Premier’s announcement of the Victorian Government’s decisions today enable some businesses to return to a limited COVIDSafe operation, many remain closed. We understand and sympathise with the frustration and concern expressed by businesses about the ongoing cost and
Overall, the NAB survey saw a modest improvement in September. Conditions are around the levels seen in early 2020 but remain well below average. The improvement in conditions was driven by a rise in all three subcomponents – trading and profitability are in positive territory,
The Tasmanian Government recognises the significant contribution small businesses, hospitality and events make to the Tasmanian economy and the impact restrictions related to COVID-19 have had on the sector. Our events sector is critical for driving visitation around our state, which in turn helps support
Restrictions for outdoor dining and outdoor music performances will be eased, under relaxed COVID-19 safety rules. From this Friday, 16 October 2020 restrictions at hospitality venues will be eased to allow one patron for every two square metres in outdoor areas (previously this was one person
We are currently living against a complex backdrop of personal, societal and global tension. On the positive side, we are seeing more connection, sustainable and ethical consumerism and a resolve to drive positive change. On the negative, we are witnessing a reality of continued social
This is truly an extraordinary budget in terms of the numbers with a budget deficit of more than $325 billion over the next two financial years. But it’s not very inspiring. It shows a Government focused on fighting the day-to-day maelstrom that COVID has presented
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