Government Keeps Turning Up
Government Keeps Turning Up
Despite the Hits during lockdown. Despite the Hits during lockdown.
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Are small businesses in Are small businesses in Western Sydney Western Sydney destined for extinction? destined for extinction?
AUGUST. A MONTH OF POSSIBILITIES OR PROBABILITIES.
We need our economy to open up, and we need this now. The ability to recover is being threatened by every day we stay locked down. The mettle of our members are being tested, and I fear that it's more than many can bear.
The economic consequences of staying in lockdown cannot be ignored. Nor can the human costs that we're not being told about, but can absolutely expect.
I call on the government to be transparent and unbias in the delivery of information to the business community. We call on the State and Federal Government to deliver economic reports daily with the health updates.
WALLY MEHANNA CEO
We call on our members to reach out if you are struggling, the CBCC is here to support our members through the good times and especially through the lockdown
B U S I N E S S C L O S U R E
We learn a lot when we keep going and decide not to give up. We can learn that there are hidden strengths and potentials within us We learn how to keep ourselves motivated.
More importantly, we must decide not to give up, and we must learn how we can effectively convert our disappointments into opportunities for success
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Since the lockdown, we do not hear much about the state of our economy. Our government is stimulating it with investment and support
where have all the economists gone?
Why aren't we receiving up to date information?
We hear that the government cannot afford further bailouts but we're still AAA-rated
Confidence in our leaders is low, and trust is being eradicated. We need the whole story if we are to improve trust between business and government
Hence, as a business community, we need certainty and transparency This can only come through consultation, so we ask that mechanisms be established for us to have active involvement
The CEO of the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce says lockdown restrictions are testing the mettle of the business owners.
The Hon. Damien Tudehope MLC - Minister for Finance and Small Business.
The Hon. Victor Dominello MP Minister for Customer Service, & Minister for Digital.
Representatives From: Sutherland Shire Business Chamber, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Merrylands Chamber of Commerce, Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, Sydney Hills Business Chamber, Greater Blacktown Business Chamber, Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Narellan Business Chamber, Blue Mountains Regional Business Chamber, Macquarie Park Ryde Business Chamber, Dural & District Chamber of Commerce, Hawkesbury City Chamber of Commerce, Sydney Olympic Park Business Association, Campbelltown Chamber of Commerce, St George Business Chamber.
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STAY STRONG. STAY RESILIENT. STAY CONNECTED.
The overwhelming consensus is that we must band together and keep each others spirit high.
There are many businesses facing trouble accessing the help they need.
Business Owners who applied for the Federal Disaster payment. They lost $650.
Job Saver unclear for Closely Held Employees. NSW COVID-19 2021 Business grant $10,500 paid. Not $15,000. Special Circumstances are being reviewed taking too long.
FOR BUSINESS ADVICE
The Hon Damien Tudehope While some businesses have had to shut their doors to comply with the Public Health Orders, others are experiencing reduced foot traffic and challenges with cashflow, paying rent and wages.
“But Government support is available, including Business Connect All of the advisors have previously owned small businesses and they can advise business owners on ways to make it through this health pandemic and plan for the future. All advice provided is free of charge if it relates to COVID-19.
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of Sydney's most connected cities and is at the pinnacle of dynamic growth and innovation. Strategically located to key roads, rail and transport hubs, Canterbury Bankstown is the optimum place to do business.
As an important strategic centre, the City of Canterbury Bankstown is planning a major transformation in the next 15 years. Bankstown CBD will become a new generation health and education precinct focused on smart technology and environmental sustainability. By 2036, Bankstown will be home to a new billiondollar hospital, world-class university and connected by the new Metro. Experience the vision of Bankstown and visit cb.city/PlaceofOpportunity
We are proud to announce that the City of Canterbury Bankstown has joined the CBCC. The Council has always had close ties to the Chamber in the past, but, nowmore than ever, we unite to confront the challenges in front of us. When it comes to business, we share the same mission. To keep our region an ideal place to work, live, study and do business.
Its aim is to strengthen the City of Canterbury Bankstown's competitive economic position and joining the CBCC is a key strategic partnership to accomplishing this goal.
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“I am super excited for Noble Automotive to be joining the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber family. As a business that has been in the region for many decades, we are eager to further our engagement with our local business community as Noble Toyota and Noble Volkswagen.
Our state-of-the-art facility officially re-opened in 2019, welcoming Kane Kordovolos as our Dealer Principal and myself Danny Naim, General Manager. Both from Sales backgrounds, Kane and I each have decades of experience in the industry. Every day we are excited to share our experiences with our team who are growing, learning and sharing their knowledge with our guests in every interaction.
I look forward to meeting you all and invite you to join me for a coffee and grand tour of our facilities. I believe that together we can continue to expand on the wonderful growth and development of our region. I have a strong passion for our community and being involved in the Chamber and aligning ourselves with Wally and the team’s vision excites me and my team.”
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Al Aseel is synonymous with Family Feasting the Lebanese Way! Right now, across Sydney, families are enjoying our renowned Hommos, Fattoush and Lemon Garlic Chicken in the comfort of their own homes through our takeaway options available at our FIVE locations (Except Bankstown Sports Club)
Although we may not be seeing you in our restaurants at the moment, Our Al Aseel kitchens are still very busy at work, cooking your favourite dishes and creating and developing new and exciting dishes to add to our authentic repertoire. We recently launched ‘Feed the Family’ with Al Aseel Classic & Deluxe Meal Deals which are incredibly popular with those families who want our most popular dishes (and curated by us with the must haves!)
We look forward to welcoming our Al Aseel family back and treating you all with our restaurant experience soon.
Stay Safe & Sahtein!
Mazati (Al Aseel’s retail brand) launched during lockdown in 2020 and has become a staple in every home that loves and craves Al Aseel’s infamous Lebanese cuisine! From our Gourmet Boxes to our full range of fresh & frozen goods, Mazati has you covered for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner!
Mazati is available online, as well as many retail stores and has come to the rescue once again, this lockdown, offering Contactless delivery across Sydney & Wollongong. For a convenient, care-free and covid safe solution to your Lockdown Blues, try Mazati NOW!
Exclusive offer to members of the Bankstown-Canterbury Chamber of Commerce to attend a well-being workshop designed to provide an opportunity to debrief about the current challenges faced by working professionals, with practical tips to reduce anxiety and stress levels with the overall aim of improving mental and physical health.
This will be run by our Allied Health team, consisting of our Physiotherapists and provisional Psychologists.
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At Strata Defect Specialists Sydney, we are committed to guiding our clients through the sweeping legislative and compliance changes impacting the construction industry. We offer a range of services to assist Developers and Builders in design phases, during construction, post construction and in the event of a defect claim against them.
SDSS have identified a need by Builders who are looking for some assistance and guidance in mitigating the risks of non-compliance with Australian Standards and the NCC in all stages including design, during construction and post construction.
In the event that you receive a stop works order from the Office of the NSW Building Commissioner, we will assist in responding.
Under the Strata Building Bond and Inspections Scheme (SBBIS), Developers of new residential strata buildings (4 storeys and higher), are required to pay a building bond to NSW Fair Trading equal to 2% of the construction contract price
The SBBIS applies to building contracts signed after the 1st January 2018
SDSS are an authorised inspector for the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors under the SBBIS.
The Local Jobs Program is a Federal Government-funded initiative designed in response to the impact of COVID-19 to support you in employing the right staff
The Local Jobs Program Employment Facilitators from SSI will work with you and other key local stakeholders to develop employment solutions at a local level. As part of the Local Jobs Program, the Australian Government is also making available up to $50 million over four years to 2025 to fund place-based approaches that will address structural and other barriers to employment and complement job creation initiatives to support Australian job seekers into work.
Register now for your interest in the National Priority Fund!
To find out more about the Local Jobs Program or the National Priority Fund please contact Joudy Lazkany at joudy.lazkany@localjobsprogram.org.au or call her on 0431 170 463.
3Bridges forms Partnership with Western Sydney University.
3Bridges CEO Raj Nair, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Western Sydney University to produce a White Paper on 3Bridges Early Years Support Service (EYSS).
The findings generated from the pilot study will be used to shape the future delivery of the program, inform policy change in the future, and highlight the role of early intervention during this critical time
Led by Associate Professor Danielle Tracey from Western Sydney University, the pilot study represents the first independent study of the Early Years Support Service Associate Professor Tracey says “this research will help us understand the needs of vulnerable mothers and what features of the EYSS they value the most. This presents an opportunity to directly inform service delivery.”
The Early Years Support Service is a vital early intervention program for mothers with children aged 0-3 years who are vulnerable due to isolation from family or friends, minimal support, multiple births, having ill health or disability in the family, have partners serving in the Australian Defence force, are new to the area, or experiencing post-natal depression, anxiety, or domestic violence
Trained and supervised volunteers, including family support workers for at risk mothers, provide weekly in-home support to mothers in the Sutherland, St George, and part of the CanterburyBankstown local government area
“Our Early Years Support Service has supported 2,016 families, with the assistance of approximately 2,000 volunteers to date,” said Raj Nair, 3Bridges CEO
“Informal evaluations have been positive, but this independent research will generate an understanding of the reported impact of the program to the lives of the vulnerable mothers and their child, as well as implications for the social investment from state and federal agencies,” Raj Nair continued.
The White Paper will be finalised in August 2022.
If you would like to learn more about 3Bridges Early Years Support Service or any of 3Bridges services, please visit www3Bridgesorgau or contact 1300 327 434
Thursday, 15 July 2021
Eligible commercial tenants and landlords will receive greater support and certainty during the current restrictions with the NSW Government acting quickly to implement the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2021 as part of the $5.1 billion COVID-19 economic support package.
Commercial and retail landlords will be required to attempt mediation before taking certain actions, such as recovering a security bond, locking out or eviction against a tenant impacted by the Public Health Orders.
Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said this would provide certainty for businesses and landlords in this challenging time.
“One of the biggest issues right now for so many small businesses right across NSW is rent. This package says to landlords and tenants before you take any action, sit down, talk to each other and come to an agreement on what the next few weeks looks like,” Mr Tudehope said.
“It could be a payment plan, a reduction in rent, or an agreement not to take any action until restrictions end, but we all need to work together to ensure small businesses get through this lockdown and continue to create jobs, deliver vital services for local communities and power our economy forward.”
A $2 million boost to the NSW Small Business Commission will support additional staff to meet the demand for mediations and assist retail and commercial tenants and landlords.
“During the health pandemic we have seen applications for mediation increase with 2,600 applications received and approximately 90 per cent of the underlying issues resolved before or during formal mediation. The Commission is ensuring a costeffective, timely and independent process for landlords and businesses to seek assistance on a way forward,” Mr Tudehope said.
As part of the $5.1 billion COVID-19 economic support package, commercial and retail landlords will also be eligible for payments of up to 100 per cent of their land tax owed in 2021, when they provide their tenants with at least that amount in rent reductions from July 13
“Whether it’s direct grants, financial assistance to keep staff, payroll tax relief, or support for our vulnerable communities, our first priority is the health and safety of our local communities,” Mr Tudehope said.
“This package will help small businesses and landlords to work together to get through this challenging time.”
The Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2021 can be found here: Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2021 (nsw.gov.au)
For more information on mediation support and the Small Business Commission visit: https://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/
For more information on the $5.1 billion support package visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
MEDIA: Kylie Adoranti | 0439 085 013
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
The NSW Government has announced new seed funding opportunities, while calling on businesses and research institutions to strengthen the state’s entrepreneurship capability, as part of the third Innovation Districts COVID-19 R&D Challenge.
Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the challenge would see an additional $500,000 in seed funding invested in research and development solutions that address the long-term strategic challenges of the pandemic
“Through Investment NSW, the 2021-22 NSW Budget delivered more than $35 million to implement the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems Action Plan,” Mr Ayres said. “We want to see inspired solutions that help realise our vision for a world-leading innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in NSW. The third challenge to business is to keep building our local strengths and global competitiveness.”
“The first two challenges have already seen $1 million invested in innovative ideas such as an artificial intelligence diagnosis platform for lung scans that helps improve COVID19 detection, a personal anti-viral filtration device and a simulation engine for logistics including rapid vaccine distribution ”
Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Gabrielle Upton said, “The Third Innovation Districts R&D Challenge strongly supports the focus of the NSW R&D Action Plan which is to grow jobs and new industries through commercialising R&D. In the case of the Challenge, the bonus is that it will help solve challenges arising from the pandemic.”
Potential projects could include those that help sectors pivot to high growth opportunities, strengthen NSW’s sovereign capability and local supply chains, address workforce gaps created by international closures, or champion Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Eligible businesses must be at least 75 per cent Australian owned, based in NSW, have fewer than 200 employees, have operated for at least 12 months, with at least $75,000 in sales revenue, and have a product or service in development that could strengthen the state’s entrepreneurship capability.
To submit an expression of interest, businesses must contact their local challenge partner. The list of Innovation District Partners and more information on the challenges can be found at business.nsw.gov.au
MEDIA: Sophie Hull | 0447 583 756
Service NSW and Transport for NSW will trial Digital Vehicle Registration, a new digital service to make it easier to renew and manage vehicle registration.
Service NSW and Transport for NSW are trialling a Digital Vehicle Registration service, which will provide vehicle registration documents to customers electronically, instead of in the post. Eligible customers will be invited to opt into the trial to access their digital Certificate of Registration through their MyServiceNSW Account.
Customers will also be sent renewal reminders through their MyServiceNSW Account and by email.
If your business or organisation uses paper certificates, please check out the new-look digital version. The digital Certificate of Registration can be used for all the same purposes as the paper certificate.
Unlike paper certificates, digital certificates do not contain a notice of disposal or a transfer application. Instead, customers are encouraged to submit these online. Alternatively, paper forms can be downloaded and printed from the Service NSW website or can be done at a Service NSW location
For more information about the Digital Vehicle Registration trial, visit Service NSW.
When the trial is complete, the digital Certificate of Registration will be launched state-wide. NSW residents will benefit from faster and easier vehicle registration and renewals.
Treasurer Minister for Finance and Small Business
Thursday, 22 July 2021
NSW businesses are set to benefit from further payroll tax relief to help ease the financial burden of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said targeted support was being made available through Revenue NSW, with payroll tax deferrals already available for all businesses and a 25 per cent reduction on the 2021-22 payroll tax reconciliation for eligible businesses.
“Many businesses across the State are doing it tough right now with less foot traffic resulting in a decline of sales and transactions,” Mr Perrottet said.
“These payroll tax measures are part of over $4 billion in various business grants and assistance to help businesses stay in business and to keep staff in jobs.”
“We have said right throughout the pandemic that we would put people, businesses and jobs ahead of the budget, which is why we are rolling out a record business support program.”
Finance and Small Business Minister Damien Tudehope said the NSW Government was standing by to help businesses wherever possible.
“We know the effects of restrictions are being felt right across the state and that’s why we have ensured that all payroll tax customers are able to take advantage of the deferral and repayment options, regardless of size or geographical location,” Mr Tudehope said.
“We want to free up cash for businesses at a time when businesses are doing it tough, by waiving or deferring their tax.”
All NSW businesses who have a payroll tax liability have the option of deferring lodgement and payment of their 2020/21 annual reconciliation until 7 October 2021. Customers required to lodge monthly returns will also have the option of deferring their returns due in August and September until 7 October 2021.
In addition, all payroll tax customers that defer their payments are eligible for an interest free payment plan of up to 12 months
Businesses with wages between $1.2 million and $10 million that have experienced a 30 per cent decline in turnover will get a 25 per cent reduction of their 2021/22 payroll tax. This will deliver even more support to smaller businesses.
For more information about payroll tax reductions and deferrals, customers should visit the website www.revenue.nsw.gov.au or contact the team at Revenue NSW on 1300 139 815 or payrolltax@revenue.nsw.gov.au.
Key components of the NSW Government’s COVID-19 support package include:
The 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant is available to eligible NSW businesses that have a turnover between $75,000 and $50 million (inclusive), and a total Australian wages bill of $10 million or less. They can claim grants between $7,500 and $15,000 to cover the first three weeks of restrictions. Businesses can apply now by visiting service.nsw.gov.au;
The JobSaver scheme, to be delivered together with the Commonwealth, will provide cash flow support to help eligible businesses retain staff This will be up to 40 per cent of weekly payroll with a payment of between $1,500 to a maximum of $10,000 per week, provided staffing levels are maintained at the level as of 13 July 2021. Eligible non-employing businesses will receive $1,000 per week;
From July 26, the Micro Business COVID-19 Support Grant will be available for eligible businesses with a turnover of more than $30,000 and less than $75,000 that experience a decline in turnover of 30 per cent or more. Eligible businesses will receive $1,500, taxfree, per fortnight of restrictions;
Land tax relief equal to the value of rent reductions provided by commercial, retail and residential landlords to financially distressed tenants, up to 100 per cent of the 2021 land tax year liability;
Residential landlords who decrease rent for Impacted tenants can apply for a grant of up to $1,500 or land tax relief depending on their circumstances
Introduction of legislative amendments to ensure a short-term eviction moratorium for rental arrears where a residential tenant suffers loss of income of 25 per cent due to COVID-19 and meets a range of criteria;
No recovery of security bonds, or lockouts or evictions of impacted retail and commercial tenants prior to mediation.
MEDIA: Ian Paterson | Treasurer | 0438 748 501 Kylie Adoranti | Minister Tudehope | 0439 085 013
