Retail News

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...

The Morrison Government has just announced increased weekly payments for households, and boosting business cash flow to get them through extended lockdowns. The support package will see an increase in the COVID-19 Disaster Payment from week four of a lockdown and a 50/50 cost sharing arrangement between the Commonwealth and...

Additional COVID-19 Disaster Payments will be available to eligible workers in New South Wales and nationally over the coming week. Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, explained that from Thursday 8 July, workers can claim a second COVID-19 Disaster Payment if they’ve...

The Australian Banking Association has today announced further support for customers affected by continuing COVID-19 lockdowns or those recovering from recent lockdowns. Australian Banking Association (ABA) CEO Anna Bligh said the package will help customers and businesses suffering as a result of lockdowns throughout Australia. The national support package will...

From Wednesday 7 July, Tasmanians aged 16 years and older will have to use the Check in TAS app when they enter a premise, regardless of how long they stay. Businesses must ensure customers are checking in upon entry to help with contact tracing purposes.  Here are a list of...

In addition to the hospitality sector, from Monday, 12 July, check in via the Services NSW app will be mandatory for a number of new sectors.  Check in will be mandatory at the below venues: Retail businesses and supermarkets Individual shops within shopping centres Shopping centres will also be asked...