“We were fully booked out”: Victorian hospitality businesses call for compensation after being hit with sixth COVID-19 lockdown
Small businesses hit by Victoria’s sixth coronavirus shutdown are calling on the state government for compensation for losses they have experienced since the last state-wide lockdown ended nine days ago.
Intrepid Travel to make vaccines mandatory for staff and travellers, but not yet in Australia
Australian-founded travel company Intrepid Travel will require all of its tour guides and the travellers that take part in its tours to be vaccinated against COVID-19 from September.
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.
Co-working business The Space to close after falling through cracks in COVID-19 support
The owners of a co-working space have decided to close their business, amid continued snap lockdowns in Melbourne throughout 2021.
SPC becomes first Aussie business to make COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for 450 workers
The direction of Victorian food processor SPC for 450 staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 could lead to Australia’s first test case over what’s considered a frontline worker.
Rent relief: VSBC will assist commercial tenants in negotiations with landlords
Commercial tenants and their landlords are being urged to commence negotiations about rent as soon as possible, with the Victorian Small Business Commission available to assist with mediation if necessary.
Urging Queenslanders to avoid online shopping in lockdown is yet another blow to small businesses
E-commerce business owner Sally Branson Dalwood says for many SMEs in the current climate, the "new normal" is online shopping.
Small businesses brace for ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, even after 70% vaccination threshold is met
Small businesses are preparing for ongoing coronavirus restrictions, after an updated vaccine plan released on Tuesday indicated some public health measures could remain in place from November.
Barcats bags $2.4 million to tackle the hospitality talent gap, as COVID-19 continues to change the sector
Between staff shortages, tech adoption and top-shelf tipples, COVID-19 will have long-term effects for hospitality — both good and bad.
COVID-19 means more businesses are now strategically planning for the future: Research
New research shows that the process of identifying, planning for and dealing with the challenges of the pandemic could hold a silver lining for businesses.
Paying fully vaccinated Aussies $300? Here’s why Anthony Albanese’s idea is value for money
Published research on small payment incentives shows they are extraordinarily effective, often more effective than big ones.
Queensland small businesses won’t have power shut off during lockdown
The Australian Energy Regulator will reintroduce consumer protections that will protect Queensland households and small businesses from having their power shut off during the extended COVID-19 lockdown.
