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Fathers Day 2021: What's the best advice from your Dad?
September 3, 2021
This weekend, Sunday 5 September, we celebrate Father’s Day. For many of us, Father's Day will be a very different celebration to previous years due to lockdowns and border closures currently...
COVID-19 restrictions: State-by-state breakdown
June 30, 2021
A snapshot of restrictions relevant to retailers. The ARA will keep this post continuously updated. Current as of 19 September 2021, 2:45pm AEST.
COVIDSafe plan requirements for retailers
September 22, 2020
In this informative article by Amy Towers, Principal Consultant, Risk Collective you will find a snapshot of the current COVID Safe Plan requirements and expectations across jurisdictions.
Joint letter to National Cabinet demanding consistent internal border controls
August 24, 2020
A lack of coordination on borders has had serious consequences for Australians. In this open letter, written between the ARA other leading advocacy bodies, the Government is being implored to take...
The latest updates on COVID-19 State restrictions
August 6, 2020
State governments are continuing to release their next stage plans to aid in the economic recovery and ensure safe work practices. Here is an updated summary of plans announced from around...
Important information for retailers on face coverings
July 30, 2020
As COVID-19 infections rates continue to cause significant challenges in Victoria, and with new rules around face coverings in Melbourne and Mitchell shire to be extended to the rest of the state...
Face coverings mandatory in metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire
July 20, 2020
Due to ongoing concern about COVID-19 outbreaks, the Premier of Victoria, the Hon Daniel Andrews MP has announced that face coverings will be mandatory in metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire for...
WA small businesses to receive $17,500 grant to assist during COVID-19
July 17, 2020
The McGowan Government is delivering a one-off COVID-19 support cheques for small to medium businesses. Around 7,400 Western Australian businesses are set to benefit from the more than $2.3...
Face masks recommended to help fight coronavirus in Victoria
July 13, 2020
The Victorian Government is recommending face masks are worn within metro Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
ATO Tax Office toolkit helps small businesses tick tax time off their to-do list
July 6, 2020
Tax Office toolkit helps small businesses tick tax time off their to-do list.The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released a tax time toolkit designed to help small businesses and their tax...
Training workers to keep Victorians safe
June 25, 2020
Workers across the state will receive free accredited training to help them manage the ongoing risk of coronavirus infection in their workplace and keep the state open for business.
Instant asset write-off extension for small businesses
June 10, 2020
The Morrison Government continues to back small business with the announcement that it will extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off for six months to 31 December 2020.
Monthly reporting for JobKeeper payments
June 4, 2020
Businesses that have enrolled for the JobKeeper Payment and identified their eligible employees will need to make a business monthly declaration to the ATO.
nbn COVID-19 small and medium business package update
May 26, 2020
To help Australians respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, nbn is providing up to $50 million to assist phone and internet providers to support small and medium businesses.
Victoria announces further easing of COVID-19 restrictions
May 25, 2020
Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews announces a further easing on restrictions from 11:59 pm on 31 May, which will allow beauty and personal care services like nail salons, spas, tattoo parlours to...
Infection control training for reopening businesses
May 19, 2020
The Morrison Government and all State and Territory governments have agreed to jointly invest in a new $80 million infection control training fund.
ATO COVID-19 scams and JobKeeper payment updates
May 18, 2020
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is aware of a significant increase in Australians being targeted with COVID-19 scams, fraud attempts and deceptive email and SMS schemes.
Free COVID-19 webinars for small businesses
May 15, 2020
Small businesses facing challenges amid COVID-19 can receive free advice on support options available from the NSW Government through a series of new webinars.
SDA shopping centre 10-point health and safety plan
May 14, 2020
As governments start to lift their COVID-19 lockdowns, retail workers in clothing, department and other stores are readying themselves to return to work as long as it is safe to do so.
Australia's roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions
May 11, 2020
Following the Prime Minister and National Cabinet's recent roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia, states and territories have announced their plans for easing restrictions, as the economy prepares to...