State-by-state travel restrictions as NSW, Queensland outbreaks grow
BREAKING: NSW records 207 new local COVID-19 cases
NLNA QLD Covid-19 Update
Dear Members,
The Department of Employment, Small Business, and Training administers grants and programs to help Queensland small business continue to recover, grow and thrive by committing grant funds for businesses to increase key capabilities, embrace innovation, and assist high-growth businesses to capitalise on opportunities.
Small business grants schedule
| Grant program | Amount | Launch date | Opening date | Closing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Basics (Round 2) Regional Queensland | $5,000 | 17 August 2021 | 9am on 31 Aug 2021 |
Until funds are exhausted |
| Business Growth Fund Program | up to $50,000 | 1 May 2021 |
11 May 2021 |
Stage 1 (Mentoring Sessions): Closed Stage 2 (Applications): 5pm on 16 August 2021* |
|
up to $10,000 | Currently open | 1 July 2020 |
5pm on 6 August 2021 |
*Only businesses who have completed stage 1 are able to lodge an application in stage 2. New applications are not being accepted for this funding round.
Kind regards,
Brendan Tohill | Chief Executive Officer
NLNA – National Lotteries and Newsagents Association
MEDIA RELEASE – Are Media’s acquisition of Ovato Retail Distribution not opposed
Dear Members,
The ACCC announced today that it would not oppose Are Media’s proposed acquisition of Ovato Retail Distribution. More information is available in the media release and on the ACCC’s public merger register here.
Kind regards,
Brendan Tohill | Chief Executive Officer
NLNA – National Lotteries and Newsagents Association
NLNA Covid-19 Update: Mask Rules Extension in South Queensland
Dear Members,
QLD COVID ALERT
Mask rules extended for Southeast Queensland
Masks will continue to be mandatory in the following local government areas for the next seven days, until Friday 6 August. This represents a week-long extension of the rule, which was initially planned to be removed tomorrow.
- City of Brisbane
- Moreton Bay Regional Council
- City of Gold Coast
- City of Ipswich
- Lockyer Valley Regional Council
- Logan City
- Noosa Shire Council
- Redland City
- Scenic Rim Regional Council
- Somerset Regional Council
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Kind regards,
Brendan Tohill | Chief Executive Officer
NLNA – National Lotteries and Newsagents Association
NLNA Covid-19 Update: Tighter restrictions in NSW
Dear Members,
NSW COVID ALERT
New police powers and fines; tighter restrictions for LGAs of Concern
The NSW Government has announced that, from 12.01 am on Friday 30 July, tighter restrictions will apply to the eight LGAs of concern.
Stricter mask rules will apply, which require people to wear a mask any time they leave the house.
Further, residents can only move within a 5km radius of their home, reduced from 10km.
These restrictions will apply to the eight LGAs outlined below:
- Fairfield
- Cumberland
- Liverpool
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Blacktown
- Parramatta
- Georges River
- Campbelltown
Further, NSW Police will also be given additional powers to close a public premise, worksite, workplace, or a business if they continue to ignore public health orders.
The penalty for not wearing a mask when required will be increased from $200 to $500.
Police will increase compliance and presence beyond current levels.
Read more here
Kind regards,
Brendan Tohill | Chief Executive Officer
NLNA – National Lotteries and Newsagents Association
