Entries open next week for Australian Event Awards 2020
The awards program is going ahead with key changes and reduced entry costs.
23 April, 2020Industry News
Arinex appoints new CEO
Arinex founder Roslyn McLeod says it has been 40 years since the company had such a young CEO.
22 April, 2020
Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration
CEO Paul Scurrah said the move will help secure the future of the airline and its more than 10,000 staff.
20 April, 2020
QLD Government tells NSW to “back off” on stealing Virgin
It comes after QLD offered a $200 million lifeline to help save the airline.
20 April, 2020
BECA reveals recovery framework for business events
BECA has identified key challenges facing the industry and gaps in the government’s existing stimulus packages.
16 April, 2020
Resources and support for event professionals during COVID-19
From government schemes to free online courses, this is your go-to list of resources.
14 April, 2020
International travel ban could continue until 2021
Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham says ‘we could be in this circumstance for quite some period of time’.
14 April, 2020
Everything you need to know about the WFH tax shortcut
If you’re working from home due to COVID-19, this shortcut could save you a lot of hassle at tax time.
9 April, 2020
Destination North Coast supports community with virtual meetings
The morning tea series will keep a ‘health check’ on the community.
2 April, 2020
EMDG funding boost to assist tourism and events businesses
The industry has praised the $50 million boost for the grant, available to businesses that promote inbound tourism and events.
2 April, 2020
Industry reacts to new JobKeeper wage subsidy
Peak bodies and industry professionals have their say on the $130 billion package.
31 March, 2020
Tourism and event peak bodies join forces to demand urgent support
The group has submitted a request to the Prime Minister for financial assistance.
31 March, 2020
Petition to save the event industry goes live
Australian event profs have submitted a petition to the House of Reps to secure immediate financial support.
26 March, 2020
Government unveils $66 billion economic support package: What’s in it for you?
The package includes financial relief for businesses, sole-traders and individuals out of work.
24 March, 2020
BECA reports $2.5b lost in event shutdown, calls for urgent support
The Business Events Council of Australia has outlined its plan to assist the industry in the COVID-19 crisis.
22 March, 2020
Banks to defer loan repayments for small businesses
The Australian Banking Association has announced a $100 billion relief package for small businesses.
20 March, 2020
Planning still underway for 2020 Olympic Games
One of the biggest events of the year is set to go ahead, with the IOC encouraging athletes to continue training.
19 March, 2020
MEA makes team changes, reviews structure
CEO Robyn Johnson said she is devastated by the decision to let go of two team members amid the COVID-19 crisis.
18 March, 2020
PM bans indoor events of 100 or more people
Scott Morrison has intensified the nationwide ban on events from today.
17 March, 2020
UPDATED: List of resources and support for the event industry
The industry is showing its support with webinars, support packages and educational guides.
17 March, 2020
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