The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed changes to the JobKeeper eligibility criteria, saying it will help support more businesses, particularly those in Victoria facing the impact of tighter restrictions. The changes to the eligibility test outlined by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg this morning mean businesses are only required to demonstrate a… Read more »
In response to the effects on the economy of the stage 4 lockdowns in Melbourne, the government has eased the criteria around the eligibility test for JobKeeper. The major change: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced businesses will now only have to show their turnover has fallen in the last quarter to qualify for the extension… Read more »
As Victoria endures the second wave of COVID-19, it’s downright devastating for the small businesses at the coalface of this crisis writes Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell. To have been through the first round of restrictions, only to have to close or significantly reduce your operations again a couple of months… Read more »
The prime minister Scott Morrison has outlined there will be an increased focus on the mental health and wellbeing of Victorians as the city’s capital enters stage four restrictions today. The PM took time out during a cybersecurity press conference to acknowledge the 1000s of Victorians now working from home, thanking them for their commitment… Read more »
From 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August, employers that require their staff to attend a worksite must issue a worker permit to their employees or cop a massive fine. Issuing permits is the employer’s responsibility. Without a permit, any employee travelling to work in Melbourne or Mitchell Shire will face huge penalties as will their employer.… Read more »
As the coronavirus crisis continues to worsen across the country Victorians, in particular, are being impacted with the premier announcing sweeping changes to how Melbournians will live and work. The news comes as the state records 725 new diagnoses overnight and 15 deaths. As of 11.59 pm Wednesday residents of Melbourne and Mitchell shire will… Read more »
The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has thrown a lifeline to Melbourne’s small business owners with the announcement of $10k grants available to businesses in the city and Mitchell Shire who are facing the brunt of tougher restrictions. From 1159pm on Wednesday, August 5, the majority of the city’s businesses will be forced to close for… Read more »
The prime minister Scott Morrison has announced Victorian workers who have no sick pay available to them will now be eligible for income support if they are required to self-isolate. The new ‘disaster payment’ will provide eligible workers with a $1500 payment to encourage them to remain in self-isolation. The payment was announced following media… Read more »
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has been inundated with complaints from business owners on the ill-treatment they have received from major insurance companies. Carnell says her office has received an avalanche of complaints from business owners since launching her Insurance Inquiry last week into the practices of insurance companies. “My… Read more »
Victoria’s new coronavirus cases continue to surge with the state reporting 723 diagnoses and 13 deaths overnight. Three men and three women in their 70s; three men and two women in their 80s and two men in their 90s succumbed to the virus. The news comes as Victorian police report issuing 88 fines in the… Read more »
Gold Coast natural skincare company MooGoo is ramping up its ‘green points’ for Plastic Free July by offering discounted refills to consumers. Melody Livingstone, the brains behind the plant-loving brand, which is beloved by celebs and consumers alike, says MooGoo is always seeking solutions to minimise their impact on the environment. “AtMooGoo we’re planet lovers and… Read more »
When small business owner Megan Hodge found herself forced to work from home due to COVID-19 restrictions, making the switch was simple thanks to CloudLine. Located in the bustling South Australian regional town of Gawler, Megan’s small business, Your Wealthy Life, provides financial planning services to customers across the region. She and her small team… Read more »
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