“It is now time for Victoria to reopen”: An open letter to Premier Dan Andrews, from COSBOA, on behalf of 1.3 million small and family businesses
"We are deeply concerned that the continuation of the Melbourne COVID-19 lockdown ... will create a cycle of poverty and unemployment."
The federal budget might offer write-offs and subsidies, but for Victoria’s recovery, the ball is in Dan Andrews’ court
The budget has left the field open for Dan Andrews to develop a recovery strategy for Victoria and targeted measures for Melbourne.
“If we rush this, it will not be safe”: Melbourne to stay the course on October roadmap
Victoria is enjoying falling coronavirus numbers, but Premier Daniel Andrews will not rush Melbourne's reopening roadmap ahead of October.
“Gutted”: Sole traders furious over Victoria’s mobile pet grooming ban
Victorian sole traders who operate mobile pet grooming businesses have been told they can't trade and are excluded from state government support.
Business group slams Victoria’s payroll tax deferrals, calls for exemptions instead
Payroll tax deferrals unveiled by the Victorian government do not go far enough and should include an exemption, business groups argue.
Peter Strong: Crisis communication is essential in fostering trust, and the Victorian government has fallen short
The Victorian government has forgotten to inform people in a meaningful way beyond a once-a-day television event.
Explained: How businesses can access Victoria’s $3 billion support program
Victoria's new support program will help businesses survive and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what we know about how it works.
Victoria ‘finalising’ more SME support as economists warn on $110 billion hit to Melbourne economy
The Victorian government says it will soon announce more SME financial support measures, amid a dire warning about the impact of stage four.
Andrews under fire as ‘gendered’ reopening roadmap angers small businesses
Beauty and personal care services businesses say their industry has been singled out in a gendered Victorian reopening roadmap.
Hospitality industry eyes closed roads and laneways, as Melbourne prepares for months of outdoor dining
Lover owner Will Newton says governments need to help businesses set up outdoor dining operations on nearby roads and laneways.
“Not a reasonable target”: Cosmetics businesses face months of uncertainty under Melbourne’s reopening roadmap
Under Melbourne's reopening roadmap, Chapel Cosmetics will need to remain closed until at least the end of November, without any guarantees.
Explained: What businesses need to know about the regional Victoria reopening roadmap
Here's what business owners in regional Victoria need to know about the Andrews government's reopening roadmap.
