Retail News

New support from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments will bolster businesses most affected by the extension of the public health lockdown in Melbourne. The need to combat the Delta strain of coronavirus means restrictions will remain in place in 31 metropolitan local government areas until 11:59pm on Thursday, 19 August...

A new jointly-funded package from the Commonwealth and South Australian Governments will give local small and medium businesses impacted by ongoing density and other trading restrictions further financial support as they continue to recover from the recent lockdown. The new South Australian COVID-19 Additional Business Support Grant - will deliver...

A new jointly funded package from the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments was announced just last week, with additional cash payments for struggling Victorian businesses through the lockdown. However, the National Retail Association recognises the information available and the application process are not as easy to navigate as it should...

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 most recent lockdown. New cash payments will underpin businesses most affected by the lockdown introduced to eradicate the deadly Delta strain...

Due to the extension of South East Queensland's hard lockdown this month, State Treasurer Cameron Dick has announced at today's press conference a $260 million package to support Queensland businesses, particularly small and medium sized enterprises.  Your business may be eligible for financial support through the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support...

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...