by Alyson MacIntosh-LaRocque | May 3, 2022 | Government News, Industry News
In today’s announcement of the Victorian Budget 2022/23, the state government revealed further support for Victoria’s arts and cultural sector. To generate income streams for local artists, the Victorian Music First licensing initiative will increase the...
by Alyson MacIntosh-LaRocque | Apr 22, 2022 | Government News
The Victorian Government has announced that most COVID-19 restrictions will be removed from 11:59pm, Friday 22 April 2022. Changes include: Patrons will no longer be required to have two doses or show their vaccination status before entering any venue. Check-in using...
by Alyson MacIntosh-LaRocque | Mar 30, 2022 | Government News
The Victorian Government have launched a $30 million Entertainment Program that allows customers to claim back 25 per cent on eligible entertainment purchases. To lodge a claim, customers must spend $40 or more (including GST) in one transaction on an eligible...
by Alyson MacIntosh-LaRocque | Feb 21, 2022 | Financial Support, Government News
Today, the Victorian Government announced details of a major stimulus package aimed at supporting businesses as they recover from the effects of Omicron. Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson today announced the $200 million package, which will support jobs...
by Alyson MacIntosh-LaRocque | Feb 17, 2022 | Advocacy, Government News
Today, the Victorian Government announced that density quotients for hospitality will be removed completely from 6pm on Friday the 18th of February. Indoor dance floors can also reopen. QR code check-in and vaccination check requirements will remain in all ‘vaccinated...
by Alyson MacIntosh-LaRocque | Jan 12, 2022 | COVID-19, Government News
The Victorian Government has introduced new measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 super-spreader events. From 11:59pm on Thursday, January 6th, a density quotient of one person per two square metres will be introduced indoors at hospitality venues including...