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NSW continues to heavily invest in its Economic Recovery Strategy in an effort to boost the economy.

NSW Economic Recovery Strategy for SMEs includes new grants for loss of perishable stock and rebate extension

While auditing risk culture is still a relatively new concept for most organisations, it’s an area that is receiving increased focus.

Sydney’s lockdown ended overnight, with midnight haircuts, gym sessions and early morning shopping queues highlighting the enormous relief felt across the city.

As NSW reaches its 70 per cent fully vaccinated target, the new NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced a raft of reduced restrictions to come into effect from Monday October 11.

Last week, the NSW Government announced a $3.4b funding injection for businesses and individuals affected by the state’s current lockdown.

With the latest lockdown in Victoria entering its second month, there is some more support news for small and medium-sized businesses hardest hit by the current public health measures.

In addition to recent Federal and States’ business financial support packages and loans – including JobSaver for NSW and Victorian businesses and Jobs Plus Program in NSW – there has been more news from the Morrison Government around additional help to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).

With South East Queensland still feeling the effects of its recent spate of COVID-19 lockdowns – and Cairns entering one this week – the Queensland hospitality and tourism sectors have borne the brunt of the shutdowns.

It was clear from the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum last week that post-COVID recovery, and driving more sustainable practices and supply chains, including producing carbon reduced or neutral energy, were front of mind.

The vaccine roll-out has picked up significant pace over the last week, however it was made clear today that there will be no special laws implemented to allow employers to mandate vaccinations or to bar unvaccinated people from premises. Employers may make a “reasonable directive” for staff to get vaccinated, however, the Solicitor-General cautioned employers to consider how these decisions relate to discrimination laws and unreasonableness of any direction made to an employee.

As the short-sharp lockdown in South East Queensland threatens to be extended, the Queensland Government is providing grants of up $5,000 to affected small and medium businesses across Queensland.