Coronavirus

International travellers have been given the green light to come to Australia for the first time in about two years after the country’s borders opened on Monday.

Both states confirmed they are easing the rules in the coming weeks, in a move that could see workers returning to the office unencumbered by the facial covering.

Both NSW and Victoria fell short of removing mask mandates in offices — something small businesses say is key to bringing trade back to CBDs.

The recent ‘Convoy to Canberra’ protests have had a devastating effect on the local small business community — an effect Canberra locals are trying hard to counter.

The Fair Work Commission was required to consider privacy concerns in an unfair dismissal claim made by an employee at an aged care facility.

“Fully vaccinated” should mean three doses of a vaccine, according to ATAGI, which has advised leaders to refer to it as “up to date” instead.

The type of government support that helped so many businesses survive the official lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 has been absent during the Omicron outbreak.

Under current restrictions in Victoria, indoor dancefloors within hospitality and entertainment venues are not allowed — but the restriction doesn’t apply to weddings.

The Australian border is set to fully reopen on February 21, 2022, providing welcome relief to small businesses in the tourism industry.

Australians can claim RATs when they do their tax, and businesses will be excused from the fringe benefits tax as the tests emerge as a key battleground ahead of the federal election.

Proof of two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to do things such as eat out, go to the pub and visit sporting events is still in place across parts of the country.

Australia ranks nearly last from 70 countries on our booster rate, but the new normal could soon be either three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or you're not fully vaccinated.