Out here in OZ, our curve is so flat, it is flatter than our roads ... most states haven't recorded a new case in days ... and yet there is very little indication that restrictions are lifting anytime soon.... no state wants to be the first....
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Out here in OZ, our curve is so flat, it is flatter than our roads ... most states haven't recorded a new case in days ... and yet there is very little indication that restrictions are lifting anytime soon.... no state wants to be the first....
Quoted from DCFAN:Is Australia offering any kind of financial support for small businesses? The US has passed legislation but many small businesses have struggled to get accepted for the money and loans. Also, I doubt the money/loans is enough for most anyway.
Yes, although has taken time, seems to be working... commenting from personal experience as a business owner here in Australia (hospitality sector).
Affected businesses have access to jobkeeper for 6 months, the federal government reimburses monthly $1500 a fortnight per worker to keep them 'connected' to the business, but is difficult for many businesses to pay upfront, so a lot of industries haven't taken the government up on it (probably the ones that need it most sadly ... the highest takeup sector is whitecollar - accoutants, lawyers etc LOL?? .... hospitality/tourism sector is down about 5 or 6). Was not easy paying upfront initially, but seems to be working well now .... and is a huge relief for businesses and workers that can make use of it! Very impresses with this...
There is also a cashflow boost when doing quarterly/monthly activity statements (businesses need to collect GST tax here in OZ for the government). Minimum was 10K for first statement, with 2 more 5k minimums to come. Was credited instantly with any extra paid within a day or 2 .... so no complaints there
The state government announced a 10K grant for businesses that had to 'force close' too over a month ago ... still no sign of that money LOL ..... at least the federal money is flowing
Workers that have been affected can access some of their retirement (superannuation) early too (taxfree) ... 10K now and 10 in July .... again once passed by law (probably the main delay for most measures??) was paid into bank accounts within a few days in most cases (depending on the retirement fund I think .... 'for profit' funds tend to be quicker, 'industry' funds tend to be slower).
Having said that, even though our government here in Australia has tried to put a lot of emphasis on business, keeping workers connected with their employers, and the economy, there still are/will be many businesses that will be unable to survive this .... with a steep rise in unemployment to follow.
(this post is from a business stimulus perspective from here in Australia .... there are other things the Australian government is doing in regard to social security payments etc, and other areas, but haven't had personal experience with those)
A sad food chain casualty .... Sweet Tomatoes / Souplantation. Our favourite healthy eating option when visiting the US. Seems the buffet style isn't going to cut it post covid
Was always surprised how busy they were with families and retirees etc all wanting to eat cheap healthy food .... wish we had had a chain food place like that in Australia, it was always the first place we would look for when we would arrive in the US
The staff always seemed genuinely happy too, and didn't seem to have a high turnover of staff ..... whether in cali, florida, texas, Denver or our fav in Vegas ..... even though we only get to the US a few times a year, many of the staff would remember us and take the time for a chat ...... feel so sorry for them losing their jobs....
Quoted from screaminr:South Australia has totally ruined Australia's 8 days straight of 0 local infections .
With their incompetence to be able to do Hotel quarantine , they have a fresh wave which is growing rapidly .
After Victoria's Hotel quarantine failure , you would have thought they would have learnt some lessons - but no .
No police or army guarding the hotels , you've got to be joking .
Because of their know-it-all attitude and smugness , they have put everyone in jeopardy and are holding the Country Back .
So now they are back too harsh restrictions and states are closing their borders to them .
Still find it totally insane that the hotel international arrivals quarantine workers were not required to have regular covid tests. I mean, they are in daily contact with positive cases and yet they weren't even required to have weekly tests (should have been daily!). This new outbreak is not the fault of the quarantine workers, it is the health department bureaucrats that should have known better (they have had plenty of time) and of course the state premier.
Sad thing is they still have the border closed to Vic LOL .... (and no, I don't believe in state border closures ... just hotspot containment)
Certainly a wake up call for the rest of Australia (and other countries that are going for total eradication).
Going to be a lot of unhappy people here in Australia this xmas
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