Industry Newsletter

Friday, 3 April 2020

2 April 2020: Restriction review dates

COVID-19: Time frames need to be set for all restrictions

The decision by NSW to set a 90-day time limit on social distancing rules is welcome and should be adopted across the country and with restrictions of all kinds.

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31 March 2020: Business closures

Businesses should stay open where it is necessary and safe during current crisis

It is crucial that businesses in vital areas be kept operating throughout these difficult times and our state and federal leaders are right to avoid talking about total 'lockdowns'.

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30 March 2020: Stimulus measures

JobKeeper Payment to help businesses stay in business and keep employees

The support the Federal Government is providing for wage and salary earners is a welcome boost to the employment prospects of many Australians. 

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Read our Member Advice

ATTEND WEBINAR: Stimulus packages

28 March 2020: Clerks Award

FWC Full Bench varies Clerks Award to address COVID-19 challenges

The Fair Work Commission has varied the Clerks Private Sector Award to insert a Schedule of special conditions to assist employers and employees adapt to the COVID-19 Pandemic. 

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1 April 2020: Border closures

Welcome relief to address air freight gaps

Coordinated approach to filling the air freight gaps left by border closures will provide relief to many Australian businesses struggling to get the airfreight services they require to maintain their businesses.

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Latest Member advice: Border closures

1 April 2020: Doing our bit

Information for businesses wanting to contribute to COVID-19 response

To ensure a co-ordinated response that maximises benefit, addresses the most pressing needs and identifies gaps, industry bodies and governments have been working to create and promote channels businesses can access to register their interest and credentials to produce items of need.

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1 April 2020: Manufacturing index

Shopper stockpiling boosts local food and grocery manufacturing in March

Ai Group's Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI®) made a surprising return to expansion in March – almost entirely due to a huge surge in demand for manufactured food, groceries and personal care items, as shoppers stock up.

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3 April 2020: Construction index

Australian PCI®: Construction index falls to lowest level since 2013

The Ai Group/HIA Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) has recorded its lowest monthly result since May 2013 – and a steep decline in new orders does not augur well for conditions ahead.

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2 April 2020

No shortage of Easter eggs this year...

While there are sensible restrictions around this year's stay-at-home Easter, and despite unconfirmed reports of Easter egg hoarding, the industry expects there to be no constraints on the supply of Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies. The unique circumstances of Easter 2020 should be seen as an opportunity for families to look for more creative ways to keep Easter traditions alive.

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