Victoria updates permitted businesses as confusion reigns amid Melbourne-wide shutdowns Victoria has issued an updated list of permitted businesses overnight as stage four lockdown restrictions set in across Melbourne.
Childcare now ‘permit-only’ in Melbourne as federal government promises emergency payments for businesses Childcare centres in Melbourne will be open to permitted workers only under tough new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Victoria.
JobKeeper cliff must be pushed back to avoid small business wipeout, Carnell warns A planned cut to JobKeeper payments at the end of September should be pushed back in light of stage four restrictions in Melbourne, Kate Carnell argues.
‘We have bills too’: Melbourne sole traders livid as many ruled ineligible for $10,000 grants Sole traders in Melbourne are livid after the Andrews state government stipulated those without employees would not be eligible for $10,000 COVID-19 grants.
What’s happening with JobKeeper? Morrison flags tweaks as Victorian businesses shut down JobKeeper will be tweaked to ensure businesses in Melbourne aren't shut out of the program, amid calls for payments to be extended.
“Won’t be heavy-handed”: Andrews reassures small businesses on stage four lockdown Victoria's stage four lockdown won't be policed in a heavy handed fashion, Premier Daniel Andrews says, amid business owner concern about information gaps.
E-commerce more important than ever — but there’s a “gap in information” for Melbourne retailers Melbourne retailers will have to comply with new but still unspecified rules, as the city's stage four lockdown comes into force.
When do restaurant patrons need to wear face masks? Who enforces these rules? What are the penalties? Businesses in regional Victoria will be required to ensure their customers wear masks except when eating or drinking, under new COVID-19 rules.
Atlassian acquires asset management platform Mindville and unveils 29% revenue growth Atlassian has acquired another one of its popular marketplace applications, unveiling soaring revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help wanted: How JobKeeper and the retail union failed Harris Scarfe workers Executives at department store Harris Scarfe and receivers Deloitte made 59 retail workers redundant in March, but weeks later, the retailer was looking to hire once again.
