COVID-19

Even though inflation is down from post COVID-19 highs and there is some interest rate relief, as Sandy said in Parliament, at grass roots, the reality is we have overburdened not-for-profits and volunteers delivering everything from food to accommodation through…

Queenslanders have endured ongoing financial and emotional hardship since the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes increases in domestic violence and mental health issues and a housing crisis. In addition, high inflations, with this budget addressing cost of living pressures through electricity…

On 21 September 2023, the Federal Government announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the stated purpose of identifying lessons learned to improve our preparedness for future pandemics. Sandy provided the below submission to committee…

In response to enquiries regarding vaccine mandates being imposed on cruises from Australia, we have obtained the following information from the Queensland Minister for Health: There are currently no public health directions, including vaccination mandates, in place in Queensland. The…

A variety of sources have made claims in relation to cost of living increases in QLD that we have been requested to investigate. Below are some of our findings so far that relate to those claims, so they can be…

The Queensland Small Business Commissioner has provided the following update to assist small business with the Non-essential leisure activity public health directionn: Things are set to change for a lot of businesses as of 5am on 17 December 2021. I’ve…

With the ongoing discussion in our community regarding the government response to COVID-19 and the misinterpretations and misinformation being shared, our office has been inundated with queries and concerns. In response, we have compiled Noosa Frequently Asked Questions (NFAQs) below,…

With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout starting in Queensland soon, the following information has been provided. The vaccine hub for our region will be the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, with the rollout expected to commence in late February for those in…

As reported previously, this year, in line with the Federal Government and all other States and Territories, our Budget process has been suspended. Instead QLD Treasury will publish a COVID-19 Fiscal and Economic Review (C19-FER) in September this year, produced…

QLD GOVERNMENT ROADMAP TO RECOVERY PLAN www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/covid-19-restrictions/easing FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ROADMAP TO RECOVERY PLAN www.pm.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/three-step-framework-covidsafe-australia.pdf QLD SMALL BUSINESS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT SUPPORT – 1300 654 687 The Qld government is providing a range of supports for businesses affected by COVID-19 including payroll…