20 May 2020 – AADA has reiterated the need for strengthened automotive franchising laws following General Motors’ decision to pull out of the Australian market.
19 May 2020 – Queensland small businesses can now apply for a grant of up to $10,000 under the Queensland Government’s $100 million Small Business Adaption Grants support package
19 May 2020 – State and Federal Governments have agreed to invest in a new $80 million infection control training fund to support the reopening of Australian businesses.
19 May 2020 – The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) have made minor amendments to QCAT Practice Directions No. 4 and 5 of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
18 May 2020 – The Federal government has introduced new legislation to protect small businesses against late payments from large businesses following the COVID-19 pandemic.
15 May 2020 – The Brisbane City Council have organised a series of forums and workshops to support local businesses and nurture innovation in Brisbane.
15 May 2020 – To help local businesses recover from the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, the Brisbane City Council has established an Economic Recovery Taskforce.
13 May 2020 – The Australian Government has released an online training tool focusing on infection prevention and control, as the country looks to successfully re-open following the COVID-19 pandemic.
13 May 2020 – The ACCC has reminded drivers to have their vehicles checked for faulty Takata airbags, with 200,000 registered vehicles still equipped with the dangerous airbags.
12 May 2020 – With the outbreak of COVID-19 putting the automotive industry into chaos, many are trying to predict what’s in-store for the industry once the pandemic has passed.