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The end of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods has been welcomed by industry groups slogged by workforce shortages, but politicians from across the aisle fear the decision could expose at-risk workers to infection.

Businesses are being urged to prepare now as daily COVID-19 cases are forecast to surge in the next month, supercharged by the highly viral variant BA.2.

Australian workplaces are set to have a 10% absenteeism rate as states and territories reach the peak of Omicron outbreaks. 

Small businesses are paying close attention to the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant around the world, as shifting border restrictions threaten economic recovery in the travel and hospitality industries.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested further federal government support will be available for businesses and individuals affected by future COVID-19 lockdowns.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has outlined the four phases of the pathway for managing Australia out of COVID-19.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will unveil his 'JobMaker' training overhaul to help address the SME skills shortage as the government canvasses options to revitalise the economy.

The federal government is turning its eye towards easing coronavirus trading restrictions and wants businesses to pitch their plans for being "COVID safe".

Australia appears to be containing the spread COVID-19. But the economic costs of re-opening prematurely could be enormous.