International travel ban will strike a blow on the tourism industry this Chinese New Year
Australia's international travel ban will strike a blow to the tourism sector come Chinese New Year on Febuary 12, 2021.
Victoria halts return-to-office plan, stressing the need for flexible hybrid models
Victoria has paused its plan to boost the cap on workers returning to offices to 50%, stressing the need for flexible hybrid-work models.
Job ads outstrip pre-pandemic levels. Here’s who is getting hired and which industries are bouncing back
Advertised job vacancies are now exceeding pre-pandemic levels after businesses embarked on a major festive recruitment drive.
Sole trader granted access to JobKeeper after tribunal overturns ATO decision
A sole trader has been granted access to JobKeeper wage subsidies, after the Administrative Appeals Tribunal overturned a decision by the ATO.
How are female-led regional SMEs rebuilding after a nightmare 2020? A Q&A with groei co-founder Tara Jacobsen
It’s no secret that regional SMEs did it tough last year, faced with a pandemic and the devastating consequences of bushfires.
Victoria extends rent relief scheme for tenants and landlords
Victoria has extended its commercial rent relief scheme, to relieve financial hardship faced by tenants as a result of the pandemic.
JobKeeper enters its final stage, but small business advocates call for extension
COSBOA chief executive Peter Strong says the government should continue JobKeeper wage subsidies beyond March.
Councillor slams Treasurer’s refusal to offer extra support to SMEs on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
The Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has rejected requests for extra support for businesses in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Australia’s COVID-19 border closures are confusing, inconsistent and counterproductive
A rigorous, nationally coordinated network of contact tracing and quarantine is surely preferable to border closures and economic disruptions.
“Every crisis is an opportunity in disguise”: What 2020 taught these 12 entrepreneurs about pivoting and resilience
From Elke Pascoe to Kate Save, here's what 2020 has taught these 12 entrepreneurs about surviving and thriving in a crisis.
NSW businesses face new COVID-19 restrictions days before Christmas
The COVID-19 cluster linked to Sydney’s Northern Beaches is affecting businesses as restrictions are re-introduced days before Christmas.
What’s your most important takeaway from 2020? Ten entrepreneurs weigh in
From Dean Salakas and Andrea Kowalski to Kate Vandermeer and Lucy Cole, we asked 10 entrepreneurs for their top takeaway from 2020.
