Masks now mandatory at indoor venues and public transport across Greater Sydney

Updated 22 June 2021 From Sunday afternoon, face masks are mandatory in certain settings if you're in several Sydney local...

Updated 22 June 2021 From Sunday afternoon, face masks are mandatory in certain settings if you're in several Sydney local government areas, including: Randwick Waverley Woollahra Sydney Canada Bay Inner West Bayside   Who is required to wear a mask? The indoor areas where a face mask must be worn are retail or...

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Check in QLD app mandatory for retail and other sectors

In addition to the hospitality sector, from 1am Friday 9 July, the Check In Qld app will be mandatory...

In addition to the hospitality sector, from 1am Friday 9 July, the Check In Qld app will be mandatory for a number of new sectors.  We note that our list is more prescriptive than what is currently on the Check In Qld app page - this list is what is...

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Common-sense prevails as Melbourne reopens for business

Skip to restrictions breakdown >> The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed news that common-sense has prevailed and that Melbourne...

Skip to restrictions breakdown >> The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed news that common-sense has prevailed and that Melbourne retailers will again be open for business from this Friday. Victorian retailers have lost an estimated $2 billion over a 14-day period following the state being plunged into its fourth lockdown...

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CBA extends support measures to Victorian customers affected by latest COVID-19 lockdown

Commonwealth Bank has unveiled an expanded package of financial support for its Victorian customers who have been affected by...

Commonwealth Bank has unveiled an expanded package of financial support for its Victorian customers who have been affected by the latest COVID-19 lockdown in the state. For personal customers impacted by the latest lockdown in Victoria, short-term repayment deferrals are available. Business customers will be able to take advantage of...

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COVID lockdowns are not an excuse for abuse

If recent times have taught us anything, it is that frontline workers are often the target of hurling abuse...

If recent times have taught us anything, it is that frontline workers are often the target of hurling abuse as customers become disgruntled and enraged with new government regulations and having their 'freedom' taken away.  With the new restrictions in Victoria now requiring customers to register their details at all...

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Mandatory Victoria QR code check-in rules

As another blow to Victorians and especially, Metropolitan Melbourne, the seven-day extension of the Circuit Breaker lockdown has also...

As another blow to Victorians and especially, Metropolitan Melbourne, the seven-day extension of the Circuit Breaker lockdown has also introduced new rules surrounding QR codes and check-in procedures.  victoria id checks With the new rules come new risks for our retail workers. Here are all the frequently asked questions by...

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Retail leads COVID-recovery with April sales boom

The Australian retail sector is leading the charge in the nation’s recovery from the COVID-pandemic with an April sales...

The Australian retail sector is leading the charge in the nation’s recovery from the COVID-pandemic with an April sales boom. Data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that nationwide retail sales grew by a healthy 1.1. per cent in the month of April. The figures also...

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Extension to VIC lockdown to be a two-billion-dollar hammer blow to retailers

Skip to restrictions breakdown >> The extension of lockdown restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne to 14 days will result in a...

Skip to restrictions breakdown >> The extension of lockdown restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne to 14 days will result in a two-and-a-half-billion-dollar hammer blow to the state’s retail industry, according to peak industry body the National Retail Association. This morning the Victorian Government confirmed that the already announced seven-day lockdown would be...

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Grants for businesses affected by Victoria’s Circuit Breaker lockdown available soon

The Victorian Government is supporting businesses most affected by the seven-day circuit breaker action, including operators in the hospitality,...

The Victorian Government is supporting businesses most affected by the seven-day circuit breaker action, including operators in the hospitality, retail, events and creative industries with further targeted support. The Victorian Government announced a $250 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package to help up to 90,000 Victorian businesses that were unable...

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Perth, Rottnest and Peel small business lockdown grants now open

Perth, Rottnest and Peel small businesses impacted by the ANZAC Day long weekend lockdown, and incurred direct costs as...

Perth, Rottnest and Peel small businesses impacted by the ANZAC Day long weekend lockdown, and incurred direct costs as a result of the restrictions, can now apply for $2,000 grants. Applications are now open on the Small Business Development Corporation's website, with the first payments expected next month. About 15,000 businesses...

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Victoria lockdown means help still needed for struggling retailers

Victoria being plunged into another 7-day lockdown highlights that the state’s retail businesses continue to endure a period of...

Victoria being plunged into another 7-day lockdown highlights that the state’s retail businesses continue to endure a period of immense challenge, according to the National Retail Association. Earlier this morning the Victorian Government confirmed that the state would again go into full lockdown, but with essential businesses such as supermarkets...

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Greater Melbourne implements new restrictions due to community transmission

From 6pm tonight, the following rules with apply across metropolitan Melbourne and will be in place until at least...

From 6pm tonight, the following rules with apply across metropolitan Melbourne and will be in place until at least Friday, 4 June. Masks must be worn indoors unless there is an exemption. This applies to everyone 12 years and older and includes workplaces Private gatherings in the home are limited...

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South Australia COVID SAfe Check-In

Last week, we noticed an increase in enquiries surrounding the South Australian COVID SAfe Check In after a blitz...

Last week, we noticed an increase in enquiries surrounding the South Australian COVID SAfe Check In after a blitz by police on non-compliant businesses. Here are all the frequently asked questions by business owners about the South Australia QR code system on how to stay compliant and avoid a hefty...

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Victorian Government QR Code Service mandatory as restrictions ease in VIC

Restrictions are set to ease in Victoria as density quotients of one person per two square metres will soon...

Restrictions are set to ease in Victoria as density quotients of one person per two square metres will soon be lifted for small-to-medium sized venues across the state – but Victorians need to keep playing their part to help everyone stay safe and stay open by checking in using...

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Western Australia lockdown over Anzac Day Weekend

Perth and Peel lockdown From midnight tonight, the Perth and Peel regions of Western Australia will enter a snap three...

Perth and Peel lockdown From midnight tonight, the Perth and Peel regions of Western Australia will enter a snap three day lockdown. The wearing of face masks outside of the home will be mandatory from 6pm tonight. All residents in those areas need to stay at home unless it is for essential...

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$1500 rebate scheme available for NSW small businesses

Small businesses are encouraged to sign up for a new $1500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of...

Small businesses are encouraged to sign up for a new $1500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of NSW and local government fees and charges. Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate was designed to benefit tens of thousands of small businesses across the state...

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