Seven suggestions on how to fix Sydney’s COVID-19 outbreak, beyond vaccinations
Experience from Australia and around the world tells us what needs to be done in NSW to protect public health and the economy.
Women and younger workers hit hardest by job losses in July
Nationally, women lost jobs at a faster rate than men, with payroll jobs held by women falling by 2.8%. Young people were the age demographic hit hardest during the period.
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.
Calls for tax write-offs for wasted perishables, as small food distributors’ revenues plummet 70% in NSW
The ongoing closure of cafes and restaurants across Greater Sydney will devastate small food distributors, with revenues already plummeting 70%, the peak industry body says.
Here’s why the federal government won’t bring back JobKeeper
Despite the constant demands for the restoration of JobKeeper, the government is holding fire and instead trying to gauge the scale of the economic hit of Sydney's lockdown to the wider economy.
NSW’s construction shutdown needs to end on time. Here’s why
Sydney's construction sector can survive a fortnight's shutdown, but if it continues beyond that point, there's a real risk of major economic damage in a vital sector.
Xero launches COVID-19 grant tool to help SMEs navigate eligibility rules
Accounting platform Xero has launched a new software function to help small businesses navigate confusing eligibility requirements for COVID-19 government support.
“When small business suffers, Australia suffers”: Jason Murphy on the cost of lockdowns
By this stage of the pandemic, weary small and medium business owners know the majority of the downside falls on them.
As lockdowns continue, Australia’s unemployment rate hits decade low of 4.9%
The latest jobs figures show Australia’s unemployment rate in June fell below 5% for the first time in a decade. So what does that tell us about the state of the economy?
Women’s health company Organon gives Sydney parents three hours a day to support kids in remote learning
Parents working at health company Organon have been given up to three hours a day to support children in their remote learning activities during Sydney's current lockdown.
NSW real estate body expects wave of retail rent negotiations, as Westfield offers deferrals to Sydney tenants
Real estate agents in New South Wales expect a wave of commercial rent negotiations to occur across the state, following Westfield’s move to offer rent deferrals to its shopping centre tenants.
“Disproportionate hit”: Mark Bouris says politicians should take pay cuts in support of small business
Entrepreneur Mark Bouris is calling on politicians to take a 20% pay cut in support of small businesses struggling during Sydney's lockdown.
