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As swathes of inland Australia pick up the pieces from consecutive flood disasters, there's never been a more important time to Buy From The Bush.
Explained: The disaster support available to SMEs affected by flooding in NSW and Queensland
With small businesses in NSW and Queensland bracing for more rain, flooding and thunderstorms this week, here's what we know so far about what support is available.
Flooded businesses file average insurance claim of $71,000, peak body says, as insured losses grow to $5.1 billion
The devastating floods which afflicted northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland in February and March this year have officially become the second-costliest weather event in Australian insurance history.
Three ways to stop Sydney’s flood crisis from happening again
Right now, attention is rightly focused on helping those immediately affected by the disaster. But as the floodwaters subside, we must urgently act to avert a repeat of this crisis.
Morrison dials up flood support for SMEs as insurance industry heads for “market failure”
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed he will increase the minimum disaster payments for Queensland and NSW businesses by $10,000 this week.
“There are 10 towns that could be another Lismore in the next few years”: Insurance experts on how SMEs can protect their business
The government is spending 3% on mitigation and 97% on cleanup after natural disasters, according to Andrew Hall, chief executive of the Insurance Council of Australia.
Budget splashes cash on flood recovery and vague climate endeavors, while still backing fossil fuels
The budget includes $6 billion for disaster relief and recovery, while also propping up big polluting industries and dubious tech.
Union wants JobKeeper for NSW businesses damaged by floods
Unions NSW secretary Mark Morey said a fortnightly payment of $1500 should be resurrected and given to employers wherever an emergency declaration has been made.
How you can safeguard your business in case of a disaster
The Queensland and NSW flood disaster is an opportunity to evaluate your risk profile and test disaster readiness plans, even if your business was not affected.
Have the floods devastated your business? Here are some mental health strategies that could help at this time
The psychological stresses of enduring a natural disaster are devastating. Even after the event itself, the stress continues throughout the recovery process and beyond.
Families and businesses are struggling in the floods, while our elected leaders pass the buck
Volunteers and community members are doing an exceptional job in supporting relief efforts, but their fatigue is setting in fast, and calls for greater ADF support seem to be going unanswered.
