The webinar was presented by Amelita, Michael, Ben and Jess covering the following topics: The extension of power for employers to issue JobKeeper directions reducing staff hours; Redundancy generally and the impact of COVID-19; and Working from home and Occupational Health and Safety issues. The webinar was recorded, should you want to watch please click....
In the wake of COVID-19 and the increased uncertainty in carrying on business worldwide, the Australian Government has passed temporary safe harbour measures in order to offer flexibility to companies working through financial distress. In conjunction with the existing safe harbour provisions, the temporary changes provide an added measure of comfort to directors navigating a....
National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct – SME Commercial Leasing Principles During COVID-19 (Code of Conduct) The National Cabinet announced a new mandatory Code of Conduct to apply to retail, office and industrial commercial leases during the COVID-19 pandemic (commencing from 3 April 2020). The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to impose a....
The Prime Minister announced yesterday the introduction of The Mandatory Code of Conduct (the Code). The Code sets out a series of guidelines for negotiated solutions to financial distress caused by the COVID-19 crisis in the commercial leasing context. It addresses, among other things, tenant relief eligibility requirements, mandatory rent waivers/deferrals and how these are....