Pandemic

The Palaszczuk Government’s Business Basics grants are getting a $5 million top up, with $5,000 grants available for small businesses in Far North Queensland. Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said the grants are delivering on the commitment in the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan to back small business. Member...

A new jointly funded package from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will give Victorian small and medium businesses the extra support and confidence they need to recover from the recent lockdown. The new Victorian Business Support Package will deliver an additional $400 million in support to thousands of businesses, with funding...

Premier Dan Andrews has just announced some good news for Victoria. The state will be coming out of lockdown from 11:59pm tonight, with some restrictions still remaining for the next two weeks.   Restrictions lifted from 11:59pm tonight: 5 reasons to leave home will be lifted. The previous 5km limit from...

Restrictions will be easing in South Australia from 12:01am Wednesday 28 July, including: Hospitality, retail, construction and all business to reopen with a density limit of 1 person per 4 sqm. Seated food and beverage consumption (indoors and outdoors). Gyms can open with a density limit of 1 per...

The Victorian Government has announced a range of new supports to bolster communities and businesses most affected by the current restrictions. Eligible Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 recipients will receive $4,200, taking total payment to $7,200. Eligible Business Costs Assistance Package Round Two recipients will receive $2,800, taking total...

The South Australian government has announced a $100 million support package for businesses during the state's current lockdown. Cash grants of $3,000* will be available to small and medium businesses that suffer significant loss of income and sole traders can apply for a $1,000** grant. *To be eligible for the one-off...

With the fluctuation of lockdowns and restrictions across all Australian states and territories within the past few weeks, we have collated a list of open grants per state and territory to help businesses stay afloat during these tough times. We understand there can be a maze of rules and...

This morning, Premier Steven Marshall announced that South Australia will enter a minimum 7-day lockdown from 6pm, Tuesday 20 July 2021 until 6pm, Saturday 27 July, 2021. All residents in those areas need to stay at home unless it is for essential work, providing healthcare for a vulnerable person, essential shopping,...

Under South Australia's level 4 restrictions, the following places are deemed essential retail and are permitted to open under level 4 restrictions: Retail and wholesale sale of food, beverages, newspapers and stationery in non-specialised and specialised stores, including takeaway food or beverages; Retail sale of household consumer products necessary to...

The Victorian Government has just announced new cash grants for businesses affected by the short lockdown necessary to get ahead of the Delta strain.  Automatic payments will be made to eligible businesses and sole traders across the state to minimise delays and get money into the pockets of businesses who...

Queensland small businesses can look forward to the new Business Boost grants to help fast-track their plans to improve their efficiency and productivity. Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said the grants of up to $15,000 each can be used for upgrades and organisational improvements for established businesses....

From 12 noon Thursday 15 July 2021, it will be mandatory to use the Check In CBR app on Canberra’s buses, light rail, taxis and rideshare and all retail settings. Mandatory use of the Check In CBR app will ensure contact tracing teams have access to the best available data...