What Kathmandu’s GM has learnt leading a multinational retailer from his son’s bedroom Coronavirus Stephen Domancie 17 September 2020 "I never envisaged I’d be leading our entire Kathmandu network ... through temporary closures and curfews, all from my son’s bedroom."
“Holding my breath”: Why Victoria’s $3 billion business package will only provide weeks of relief for months of pain Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 14 September 2020 Reopening is the only thing that will stem the bleeding for Victorian hospitality businesses struggling to survive under stage four.
Andrews under fire as ‘gendered’ reopening roadmap angers small businesses Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 9 September 2020 Beauty and personal care services businesses say their industry has been singled out in a gendered Victorian reopening roadmap.
“Devastating blow”: Carnell says Victoria must compensate closing businesses Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 The Victorian government should compensate businesses forced to close in the face of an extended COVID-19 lockdown, Kate Carnell says.
Morrison waits on Victoria: Could JobKeeper be extended in Melbourne? Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 7 September 2020 Morrison won't decide whether to extend further income support for Melbourne businesses until Victoria steps up to outline its plan.
How should Melbourne exit stage four lockdown? These four academics have different ideas Coronavirus Adrian Esterman 4 September 2020 On Sunday, Daniel Andrews will reveal a roadmap for easing stage four restrictions. Here's what four experts think should be prioritised.
“Untenable”: Restaurants face extended dine-in ban under leaked Victorian reopening roadmap Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 3 September 2020 Restaurants and cafes would face an extended indoor dining ban under a leaked draft reopening roadmap for Victoria.
Outside meetings and office bubbles: What we know about Victoria’s reopening roadmap Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 1 September 2020 Victoria's reopening roadmap will be unveiled on Sunday, and it's expected to include a traffic light system and workforce bubbles.
Daniel Andrews is considering introducing a ‘support bubble’ system: Here’s how it works in other countries Coronavirus Mary-Louise McLaws 1 September 2020 Victoria will soon have a roadmap out of restrictions, and it's been confirmed a support bubble concept is under “active consideration”.
Frydenberg derides “litany of failures” as Victorian businesses remain reliant on JobKeeper Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 31 August 2020 More Victorian businesses will rely on JobKeeper 2.0 than every other state combined, according to Treasury analysis.
Businesses sue Victorian government over botched hotel quarantine program Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 31 August 2020 A botched hotel quarantine program will be the subject of a class-action lawsuit against the Victorian government, claiming businesses are due compensation.
Andrews tight-lipped on business restrictions as mayor warns on “severe” economic impact Coronavirus Matthew Elmas 27 August 2020 Victoria's stage four business restrictions are due to expire in a bit over two weeks, but government remains tight-lipped on what's next.