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An analysis of recent changes to eligibility requirements for the JobKeeper subsidy.

As part of the effort to minimise the damage, the Government has announced some significant changes to insolvency laws.

In response to the numerous applications from unions and employer associations seeking additional flexibility for employers and employees to vary working arrangements to deal with the challenging, unpredictable and continually evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SME Recovery Loan Scheme operates until 31 December 2021, to assist eligible businesses to access financial support.

These changes consist of allowances and concessions to protect income and cash flow for individuals and businesses.

Only by reviewing and learning from this experience, will we improve and protect those most vulnerable to our laws.

COVID-19 commercial lease relief and obligations received a further extension to 28 March 2021 for eligible leases.

Under proposed changes, workers would be able to access the leave if told to self-isolate by the government or a doctor.

For those living on or near the border, there is uncertainty about managing the closure with work, friends and family.

This update provides information on new and upcoming legislation, primarily focused on counter-measures to COVID-19.

This determination allows electronic signatures and virtual meetings to enable business continuity during the pandemic.

Many of these COVID-19 health regulations could be here to stay, with hefty fines that accompany any breaches of them.

The crowd that did breach COVID stay-at-home orders – risking $1,000 fines or arrest – was made up of divergent groups.

These laws address a small number of workers compensation "priority issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic" in WA.

Victorian government charged with 58 workplace safety breaches and faces fines of up to $1.64m.

Australia has the third highest household debt levels in the OECD, first recession in 30 years and worst in a century.

Karen (or "Q") wished to gain entry to Bunnings but did not wish to wear a mask, as mandated currently by Victorian law,