By: Jared Butt HSEQ News The peak body representing Australian small businesses has slammed a South Australian Labor Opposition Amendment Bill that would provide automatic workers’ compensation to prescribed workers who contract COVID-19. The SA Bill would amend the State Return to Work Act 2014 so that when a person employed at a prescribed workplace or in [...]
As people and businesses across Australia and New Zealand feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has never been more important to look after our health and wellbeing. Taking the necessary protective measures is crucial in the current climate and in all areas where our health and safety can be compromised. Let’s rise to [...]
Seven ways to keep calm and carry on during the COVID-19 crisis. By RACV - Living Well | Larissa Dubecki | Posted on 26 March 2020 So, you’re trying to keep calm and carry on, when at times you feel more like panicking and hiding under the blankets until it's all over. Welcome to the club. The coronavirus has already proven that a [...]
Free webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19) – impact on AGMs and practical guidance for contingency planning With the COVID-19 pandemic unfolding, companies have been working urgently on contingency plans for AGMs. Join The Governance Institute of Australia as Tim Paine, Joint Company Secretary, Rio Tinto and Catherine Maxwell, General Manager Policy & Advocacy, Governance Institute of Australia, [...]
By Safe Work Australia Australia is continuing to closely monitor the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Cases of the COVID-19 virus are increasing in Australia and the situation is changing rapidly. You can access the latest information from australia.gov.au. The Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, has advised that employers should allow workers to work from [...]
Maintaining Qantas Frequent Flyer tier status We’ll be applying an automatic 12-month extension to the membership tier status for eligible Qantas Frequent Flyers. Tier status extensions Qantas Club memberships and complimentary lounge invitations You'll receive an extension to your paid Qantas Club membership, and to most Complimentary Lounge Invitations that were active as at 23 [...]
Made in Australia from Australian Made Plastic Skytec Plastics is producing DIY Counter Screens for assisting businesses where client / customer and employee / owner health protection are a priority. These Counter Screens are made of clear perspex and can be used for the purpose of sneeze shields and sneeze guards. They are easy [...]
By business reporter Nassim Khadem ATO - Claiming tax deductions for working from home due to coronavirus is being made easier. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is introducing a new method which will allow people to claim 80 cents per hour for all their running expenses, rather than needing to calculate costs for specific running expenses. [...]
By: Trend Micro With Australian lives impacted by the current climate, more of us are working and schooling kids from home. To assist you during this difficult time, here are our top tips to keep you and your family safe online. How to keep safe while working online: Ensure the device you are using has [...]
