TERRITORY WILL BE FIRST TO REOPEN PUBS

The Northern Territory has become the first Australian province to begin easing restrictions, setting a date for pubs to reopen this month. From an announcement yesterday by Chief Minister Michael Gunner, Stage One easing began today (1 May), focusing on

INDUSTRY CALLS FOR CLARITY ON REOPENING TIMELINE

Australia’s continued fall in new COVID-19 infections is sparking calls by industry for more clarity from the government as to when pubs might begin to reopen. Reaching the end of April and just over a month since the nationwide forced

ANZAC DAY TOLLS AND JOBKEEPER NET WIDENED

This week has brought some clarity around trading for Anzac Day tomorrow, and a lifeline for many businesses not qualifying under the initial JobKeeper scheme conditions. Announcement of the JobKeeper package at the end of March heralded relief for hundreds

NEW NORMAL: BUSINESSES TO ADAPT OR PERISH

As Australia reaches a pivotal point in our societal response to the pandemic, the signs are emerging of some ‘new realities’ likely to take root in the economy going forward. One month ago Australian pubs and a myriad of other

SETTLE IN FOR WINTER: CLOSURES TO CONTINUE

The spread of the COVID-19 virus in Australia is slowing rapidly, but experts warn the time for reopening doors to the public may be some time yet. Despite having one of the best outlooks in the developed world on containment

CITY OF SYDNEY ANNOUNCES $73m SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS

The City of Sydney has announced its own support measures for businesses, creatives and cultural organisations, amounting to $72.5 million. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has pivoted from its primary goal to reinvigorate Sydney post-lockouts, to help guide hospitality

RELIEF FOR SHUT DOWN VICTORIAN PUBS

The Victorian Government has become the second state to issue relief policies, largely keeping with the NSW announcement Wednesday in bringing concessions to foster rent relief and relaxed licence fees. Premier Daniel Andrews’ government is providing $420 million by way

FURTHER RELIEF FOR SHUT DOWN NSW PUBS

Pubs across NSW will benefit from the latest round of virus shutdown support measures, bringing relief in commercial tenancies and licensing fees. NSW is the first state to put into practice measures outlined by the Federal Government’s mandatory code of

PUBS WILL LIKELY BE SHUT UNTIL SEPTEMBER

Having stampeded across daily life in Australia for the past month, occupying 95 per cent of news, many people and businesses are turning to the question of when the COVID-19 restrictions will be relaxed and the economy restarted. Australia seems

GOVT BAILOUT TO SAVE PUBS AND SMALL BUSINESS

On Monday the Federal Government released the third instalment of its economic disaster relief measures, adding another $130 billion over six months, and bringing much-needed security for employers and employees across the country. The linchpin of the economic weapons is