Gladys Berejiklian resigns as NSW Premier
Berejiklian said standing aside was not an option, as NSW residents need certainty during the pandemic. Her resignation will take effect once the NSW Liberal Party elects a new leader.
Explained: New vaccination and permit rules in Sydney’s LGAs of concern
Tougher public health rules affecting workers in Sydney’s 12 hotspot suburbs are coming into effect this weekend, including vaccination, testing and permit requirements.
NSW Premier says 400 new staff added to Service NSW as confusion grows over COVID-19 business support
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said about 400 extra staff have joined Service NSW this week to help handle a spike in enquiries from small businesses about coronavirus support payments.
NSW lockdown extended for four weeks, as JobSaver payments increased to $100,000 per week and some construction to resume
The NSW government has announced an extension of stay-at-home orders in Greater Sydney, an easing of restrictions on construction and increase in JobSaver cashflow payments for businesses.
Thousands of subcontractors request early payments as building work grinds to a halt in Sydney
Thousands of subcontractors are rushing to request early payments from contractors, as building work grinds to a two-week halt across Sydney from today.
NSW businesses to receive new support payments of up to $10,000 and payroll tax relief
The NSW and federal governments have announced a joint support package for businesses that includes new COVID-19 small business support payments, grants and payroll tax relief.
NSW and federal government to reveal extra COVID-19 support payments for SMEs
The New South Wales and federal governments are expected to make a joint announcement about a COVID-19 support package for small businesses as early as Tuesday morning.
NSW Premier says further COVID-19 support for small businesses is “imminent”
The New South Wales government will announce further support for businesses struggling amid Sydney’s worsening coronavirus outbreak within the next couple of days.
NSW Premier to announce when lockdown ends tomorrow, as Sydney records 18 local COVID-19 cases
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian hopes to tell businesses tomorrow whether Sydney’s coronavirus restrictions will ease from Friday.
NSW government yet to announce support for SMEs hit by two-week lockdown
Business groups are increasingly frustrated that the New South Wales government is yet to announce support for businesses facing a two-week lockdown.
‘The industry is screaming for borders to open’: Small businesses frustrated over no firm plan for international travel
Small businesses are frustrated that the federal government is not doing more to open international borders before mid-next year.