Coronavirus
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‘One stop shop’ for essential tax, super info on COVID-19 stimulus measures
First 5000 | March 26, 2020The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its website with essential information about tax and superannuation changes that have now become law following the passage of the Government’s Economic Support Package through the Parliament.
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Work from home solutions in response to COVID-19
First 5000 | March 26, 2020Technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, has launched its remote working solution to support customers as they rapidly deployed a work from home strategy in response to COVID-19.
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Use manufacturing workers to produce critical medical items: TCF
First 5000 | March 25, 2020The textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) workers’ union is calling on the Prime Minister to save jobs by deploy manufacturing workers to produce critical medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) to Australian Governments.
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Coronavirus closing offshore call centres
First 5000 | March 25, 2020With more than 50 million people in the Philippines now under lockdown, the world’s largest offshore call centres with 1.3 million call centre workers[i], are forced to close indefinitely leaving Australian businesses stranded.
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Supplying COVID-19 sample collection swabs: EOIs
First 5000 | March 24, 2020The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking companies capable of supplying swabs suitable for COVID‑19 sample collection.
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Workplace wellness is no longer a luxury – here’s how to see to it
Andrej Kovacevic | March 24, 2020As the Coronavirus pandemic takes hold, and with those with preexisting health conditions turning out to be at the highest risk – the value of workplace wellness programmes may be about to become obvious.
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CFMEU and MBA join forces to battle impact of coronavirus
First 5000 | March 23, 2020The MBA and the CFMEU National Construction Division are joining forces to ensure the construction industry remains a backbone of the Australian economy and able to sustain the millions of people dependent upon it throughout the coronavirus crisis.
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Gov’s $189b Coronavirus stimulus package
Josh Frydenberg | March 23, 2020Since the Morrison Government announced its first stimulus package just over a week ago, the global and domestic economic environment has deteriorated.
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Cyber security essential when preparing for COVID-19
Australian Signals Directorate | March 20, 2020In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisations are developing strategies to protect staff and vulnerable members of our community.
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How does Coronavirus affect your business contracts
Stanislav Roth | March 20, 2020Coronavirus is resulting in substantial disruption of supply chains. Does a force majeure clause provide protection for parties affected by this disruption?
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Stimulus not enough to buy our way out of recession
Dawn Lo | March 18, 2020An Australian recession is likely to be part of a global slump, with some workers especially vulnerable, says a UNSW Economics expert.
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How commuters can help prevent spread of Coronavirus
First 5000 | March 17, 2020Commuters are being urged to plan ahead and consider travelling outside peak hour where possible, in an effort to help authorities curb any spread of COVID-19.
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Australian businesses fighting Coronavirus with 5-step remote-work plan
First 5000 | March 16, 2020Geelong tech company Enterprise Monkey is helping businesses prepare for the Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic and develop a remote working strategy to minimise business disruption.
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ATO support measures to assist those affected by COVID-19
First 5000 | March 13, 2020The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will implement a series of administrative measures to assist Australians experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Coronavirus economic stimulus package supports mid market
First 5000 | March 13, 2020The Morrison Government has announced a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses in business and support households and the Australian economy as the world deals with the significant challenges posed by the spread of the coronavirus.