THIS IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM; A GLOBAL SOLUTION AND UNITY IS NEEDED
BHP has launched a plan focused on helping mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Chile. The business and the Medical Faculty of Universidad Católica, have combined efforts with the immediate objective of raising the testing capacity and strengthening the Familiar…Read more
GOOGLE PLEDGES TO DONATE $800 MILLION AND 3 MILLION FACE MASKS IN AN EFFORT TO COMBAT THE CORONAVIRUS
Google on Friday announced an $US800 million pledge to support businesses and health organisations fighting the coronavirus. Part of that pledge includes donating “2-3 million face masks” to the CDC Foundation. In a blog post, CEO Sunday Pichai announced that…Read more
THE HOUSING SECTOR IS PULLING TOGETHER DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
Kate Henderson explains how the National Housing Federation has been organising to meet the challenges of coronavirus. The past two weeks have presented society with challenges at a scale and severity many of us never thought we’d see. The ferocious…Read more
24/7 CONSTRUCTION SITES IN COVID-19 AND EXACTLY HOW THAT LOOKS
Victoria's powerful construction union is pushing for the building industry to be classified as essential when the state moves to a stage 3 shutdown, arguing construction sites should be allowed to operate 24 hours to minimise the number of workers…Read more
MORE ABOUT THE JOBKEEPER PACKAGE TO RETAIN AND SUSTAIN YOUR BUSINESS
The JobKeeper payment is intended to provide wage subsidies to businesses that are significantly affected by COVID-19. The Government has announced its intention to pass additional legislation to introduce this new measure. If legislation is enacted, support will be directed…Read more