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Last Sunday, the 13th of September 2020, the Victorian government announced a $3 billion package to help businesses survive and keep Victorians in jobs. This policy came into effect due to the state’s extended COVID-19 lockdown, in a major push to position the economy to reopen in the coming months. The recent […]

The Australian Labour Market Testing has gotten a lot tougher for employers who have been relying on skilled migrants for years. Last week, the Acting Minister for Immigration Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, released a joint media release  announcing a new priority skills list and strengthening labour market testing. From 1 […]

In recognition of the restrictions placed on Victorian businesses there is a range of Victorian Government support programs available for some of our employers in the hospitality sector who may be eligible. Upon review, there are now three programs open and taking grant applications. Hospitality Business Grant Program Businesses with annual  payrolls between $3M and […]

The Coronavirus pandemic has reduced overseas migration behind 26 per cent of regional population growth nationally. Certain places such as New England and Riverina in NSW, Warrnambool in southeast Victoria and the northwest region of that state have witnessed a drastic 50 per cent drop in usual migration numbers. According to Centre for Population principal […]

During this year, we have faced a chain of unprecedented events that has left a trail of adversity for many. Despite the ongoing crisis, states such as Western Australia are returning back to normal, while the state of Victoria will be in lockdown by midnight today. How will this affect your […]

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has indicated a demand for nurses – with some calls for retired staff to return to work. For this very reason, the Australian government is trying to lure around 1000 nurses back into the healthcare system to assist with various ongoing duties. It has been estimated that Australia will […]

Australia might be going through a recession, but that has not fully stopped many ambitious,determined companies and business owners. Many employers, particularly from regional Australia, have resumed operating their businesses as well as rehiring candidates. Few months ago this was not possible but as things are taking a steady turn, […]

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has taken responsibility for a $60 Billion underspent jobkeeper wage subsidy error that had reduced the value of the original scheme from $130 Billion down to $70 Billion. Both Frydenberg and the ATO admitted that the number of workers expected to be covered by the scheme had […]