Research & Insights

The NSW Government has published the Public Heath (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering And Movement) Order 2020. The object of this Order is to give…

The Prime Minister has released an update on the latest national Cabinet meeting noting the importance of ensuring social distancing measures are sustainable for…

The Australian Banking Association has announced Australia’s banks will extend the six month deferral of loans, building on the ABA’s Small Business Relief Package,…

The Federal Government has announced temporary changes to the foreign investment review framework. Effective evening of Sunday 29 March 2020 all proposed foreign investments…

Deferral of payroll tax for business with payrolls over $10 million for six months (up to $4 billion deferred). Businesses with payrolls of $10…

The Government is providing temporary cash flow support to small and medium businesses and not-for-profit organisations that employ staff during the economic downturn associated…

The Government is increasing the instant asset write-off (IAWO) threshold from $30,000 to $150,000 and expanding access to include all businesses with aggregated annual…

The Government is introducing a time limited 15 month investment incentive to support business investment and economic growth over the short-term, by accelerating depreciation…

The Government is supporting small business to retain their apprentices and trainees. Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy of 50 per cent…

The Minister for Planning provided an update: “I now have the power to issue Ministerial Orders that override normal planning system processes to ensure…

UDIA NSW attended a crucial meeting with the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment on March 25. Read the meeting notes here.

The City of Sydney has released a statement on their COVID-19 response. https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/announcements/coronavirus-how-were-responding