Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information and ResourcesAs the situation regarding COVID-19 and the restrictions around mass gatherings continues to evolve, the EEAA is collaborating with key industry stakeholders and government to secure assistance for the exhibition and business events industry.EEAA Updates to Members3 April 202026 March 202023 March 202020 March 202019 March 202018 March 2020Federal AdvocacyThe Business Events Council of Australia (BECA) is working closely with Government, including through Minister Simon Birmingham and his office, and the Treasury Coronavirus Business Liaison Unit to design and implement a support package for the Australian exhibition and events sector. On behalf our industry, BECA has conducted an urgent survey of the Australian exhibition and events sector to ascertain the impact that COVID-19 has had on our industry. These facts will be used to inform Government as to what we need to assist in our recovery program.See their latest updates and media releases:31 March: Tourism industry’s largest employers need urgent support30 March: BECA Update22 March: $2.5b lost per month in business events shutdownFinancial assistanceThe Federal Government announced the $130 billion JobKeeper payment, a wage subsidy for businesses of up to $1,500 per fortnight per employee under a Federal Government plan to keep thousands of Australians in work.For further information, visit:JobKeeper payment – Information for EmployersSupporting Businesses to retain jobsInformation for EmployeesBECA have also collated the Federal, State and Territory Government COVID-19 measures which may assist you during the coronavirus pandemic. See further information.OTHER Government InformationCOVID-19 updates from the Australian Department of HealthLimits on public gatheringsInformation on social distancingLatest updates from the Australian Health Protection Principal CommitteeLatest updates from the New Zealand Ministry of HealthIndustry Information AND RESOURCESBECA Coronavirus Information pageUFI – the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry has collated relevant updates and adviceUFI Connects – online talks, sessions and panels to keep the industry connected during this timeCrisis Recovery Guide for the exhibition industry from MBB ConsultingSee latest updates from EEAA MembersIf you would like to receive updates from the EEAA please subscribe to our newsletter or contact [email protected].
6 April, 2020/EEAA e-newsENEWS – EEAA news including important COVID-19 Go...IN THIS ISSUE Update from Claudia Sagripanti Message from Spiro Anemogiannis Tourism Australia, Weekly Webinar Industry Update Government Assistance and Advice Welcome to New...
30 March, 2020/EEAA e-newsBECA UPDATE: COVID-19This week BECA has taken steps to put in place the best arrangements that will support the business events sector through this tough time....
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