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COVID-19 support package released for QLD tourism and hospitality businesses
Client Alert COVID-19 support package released for QLD tourism and hospitality businesses
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.
3 min read | 11 Aug 2021
Sustainability: mining’s greatest aspiration
Insight Sustainability: mining’s greatest aspiration
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.
Mark Trewhella
Lorenzo Stella
| 3 min read | 11 Aug 2021
National Cabinet agrees mandatory vaccines are a decision for employers
Client Alert National Cabinet agrees mandatory vaccines are a decision for employers
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.
Greg Keith
Greg Keith
| 2 min read | 06 Aug 2021
More detail to come on support for SMEs affected by SE Queensland lockdown
Client Alert More detail to come on support for SMEs affected by SE Queensland lockdown
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.
2 min read | 05 Aug 2021
Crypto as payment? We’re not there yet
Podcast Crypto as payment? We’re not there yet
In this podcast, Ian Renwood, partner and National Head of Technology & Media, and Jace Gawne-Buckland, partner in Private Business Tax & Advisory, talk all things cryptocurrency – including banking the unbanked, machines trading services and just when we might see crypto as a standard payments option.
Jace Gawne-Buckland
Jace Gawne-Buckland
| 27 min listen | 05 Aug 2021
National Cabinet reveals agreed in principle plan to reopen Australia
Client Alert National Cabinet reveals agreed in principle plan to reopen Australia
Earlier this evening Prime Minister Scott Morrison revealed that the National Cabinet has agreed in principle the four phase plan to reopen Australia.
Greg Keith
Greg Keith
| 2 min read | 30 Jul 2021
JobSaver boost for NSW and Victorian businesses
Client Alert JobSaver boost for NSW and Victorian businesses
In response to the persistent occurrence of outbreaks and lockdowns in our major cities, the Federal Government has come to the table with additional support for businesses impacted by extended lockdowns.
Vince Tropiano
Nick Mellos
| 3 min read | 28 Jul 2021
Recovery, interrupted: lockdowns drive retail sales decline
Insight Recovery, interrupted: lockdowns drive retail sales decline
The post-pandemic retail recovery has officially stalled. This week the Australian Bureau of Statistics published the preliminary headline retail sales data for the month of June.
3 min read | 26 Jul 2021
Suite of top-ups announced to support Victorian businesses
Client Alert Suite of top-ups announced to support Victorian businesses
Today the Victorian Government has announced a suite of top-ups to existing grants and support measures to support Victorian businesses through this latest lockdown.
Nick Mellos
Nick Mellos
| 2 min read | 21 Jul 2021
South Australia offers cash grant to struggling businesses and regional workers
Client Alert South Australia offers cash grant to struggling businesses and regional workers
Today the South Australian Government has provided an emergency cash grant of $3,000 to small and medium-sized businesses that were forced to close as part of the State’s seven day lock down.
Iain Kemp
Iain Kemp
| 1 min read | 21 Jul 2021
Fashion shoppers click "R"​ for rent
Insight Fashion shoppers click "R"​ for rent
Clothing rental is taking off in Australia, with designers and retailers alike getting into the action with new apps catering for borrowing and renting clothing rather than buying.
3 min read | 20 Jul 2021
NSW and Federal Government co-fund COVID support package
Client Alert NSW and Federal Government co-fund COVID support package
NSW and Federal Government co-fund COVID support package
Vince Tropiano
Vince Tropiano
| 5 min read | 13 Jul 2021
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