Federal Budget ReviewBy Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia , 18 May, 2017Treasurer Scott Morrison has handed down the Federal Budget in Canberra, things to note are:The focus on Western Sydney as well as the second Sydney Airport investment confirms the Government’s commitment to driving economic development through this long-awaited development.The internal rail line linking Melbourne to Sydney is also an indicator of commitment to regional economic development along the corridor.Relevant to our sector are the opportunities for growing apprenticeships and new costs imposed on companies who import labour.There was no new money for business events bidding despite years of lobbying by all Associations through the Business Events Council of Australia.If you missed it, below are analyses from various sources:Barton Deakin and Hawker BrittonNewgatePaul Bloxham, Chief Economist HSBCAustralian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralian Institute of Company DirectorsSource: Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia
16 September, 2020/EEAA e-newsA MESSAGE FROM THE EEAA PRESIDENTSource: Exhibition & Event Association of AustralasiaAs states such as Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia restart business events, the spotlight is now well and truly on New South Wales...
11 September, 2020/EEAA e-newsPRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES $50 MILLION FUNDING FOR EXHIBI...Source: Exhibition & Event Association of AustralasiaPrime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $50 million in support for Australia’s business events industry. This news confirms the Government’s recognition of the critical...
11 September, 2020/EEAA NewsPrime Minister announces $50 million injection to drive...Source: Exhibition & Event Association of AustralasiaBECA welcomes $50 million funding announcement which will instil confidence and build momentum for Australia’s business events industry.