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The SBDAP is Back!
See information surrounding the 3rd round of the Victorian Government's Small Business Digital Adaptation Program.



Last Chance to get the $1200 Victorian Government Rebate
Don’t miss out! Your chance to get a $1200 rebate just for helping your business grow is almost over!



Construction Industry to Reopen in Victoria
After being closed due to COVID-19 concerns and protests, the Victorian Government has announced today that construction work will be allowed to continue on Tuesday the 5th of October. There will still be strict conditions that companies will have to follow on their return to work in order to be COVID safe.



Construction Shutdown for Victoria
Last night it was announced by the Premier of Victoria that there will be a construction shutdown, effective from 11:59pm Monday the 20th of September, due to recent protests and increasing cases linked to the construction industry.



Restriction Changes for Victorian Construction Workers
In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 amongst construction workers on site, the Victorian Government has released new restrictions for all construction workers as of the 16th of September 2021. Most importantly, by 11:59pm on Thursday the 23rd of September, anyone who attends a construction site must have had the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination.



COVID Update: Government issues final warning to our industry - shape up or shut down
Originally posted by Master Plumbers Vic on 13/09/2021. The message from the Victorian Government couldn’t be clearer, we are on notice to do more or close. Around one-third of COVID cases in Victoria are now linked to construction.



How the New Victorian Tenancy Act could Affect your Business
As of 30th March 2021, there has been a reform to the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act which has created over 130 new rules and regulations rental providers must follow when renting out their property.



Victorian Authorised Worker Permits
Yesterday, the Victorian Premier announced that the current lockdown affecting Greater Melbourne would be extended until the 2nd of September, 2021, and harsher restrictions would be put in effect for those in the construction industry


Financial Support for Victorian Small-Medium Businesses
Yesterday the Victorian State Government announced a $367 million fund, backed also by the Commonwealth Government, which is to be allocated to a number of different support packages.