Current Articles
Bank support for those affected by floods Sydney, 14 January, 2010: The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) reminded people today that banks are offering emergency relief packages to those customers impacted by the floods in NSW and Queensland and other areas. Individual banks have announ... Read more...
As you would be aware, we are currently experiencing considerable difficulties getting stock to a large number of stores across the State due to the extent of road closures, supply issues and staff shortages. I can assure you, however, that all our teams are working with other major retailers ... Read more...
Flood victims may qualify for early-release superannuation but circumstances limited The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) today reminded super fund members affected by flooding across Australia that they may, depending on their circumstances, be able to s... Read more...
The Insurance companies have advised the following tips to assist in speeding up the insurance claims process: · Do your best to dry out your home by keeping it as ventilated as possible to help minimise the build up of mould. · ... Read more...
Employment The Fair Work Ombudsman’s Office has published practical advice on their website to employers and employees on relevant provisions under the Fair Work Act 2009, including how certain leave entitlements might be available. F... Read more...
Update to Telstra assistance package for Queensland customers affected by floodwaters and storms Telstra is offering an assistance package for its residential and small business customers across Queensland* who have been evacuated from their homes or whose phone services have been a... Read more...
Westpac sets up temporary bank branch at Brisbane flood evacuation centre. Reopened Westpac branches can cash QLD Government cheques for people even if they are not members of Westpac. Westpac has set up a Mobile Banking Centre at Brisbane’s primary flood evacuation precinct allowing displaced vic... Read more...
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has urged Australians, especially those directly affected by the Queensland floods, to monitor and look after their mental health in the wake of the current flood disaster. Dr Maria Tomasic, President of the College, said people in Que... Read more...
17 December 2010 Dutton today called on the Gillard Government to explain how the so-called Rudd-Roxon health ‘reforms’ are going to operate. Mr Dutton said it was becoming increasingly clear that the ‘reform’ agreement the then Rudd Government and the Labor states signed up to in A... Read more...
2 December 2010 The Gillard-Rudd so-called health “reforms” have again been revealed for what they are – little more than a sham – by none other than the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Reform Council chairman, Paul McClintock. Mr McClintock told the Australian ... Read more...