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Local community groups have the opportunity to play a part in celebrations for the Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II as the Australian Government marks the Queens 70 years of service with grants to plant trees in her honour.
The Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program is one of a range of national and community events planned by the Australian Government to celebrate The Queen’s Jubilee year. Grants from $2,500 to $20,000 will be available to a broad range of organisations and eligible groups and organisations in the electorate of Durack are invited to apply. Go to https://www.melissapricemp.com.au/grants for Application guidelines and an Expression of Interest (EOI) form. The closing date for EOI submissions is 5pm, Friday the 11th of March 2022. Suitable projects must include formal commemorative events in 2022 to mark the Jubilee, plantings of regionally-appropriate tree species, and installation of commemorative signage or plaques.
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson is conducting an inquiry into Small Business Natural Disaster Preparedness and Resilience.
As part of the inquiry, the Ombudsman will engage with relevant stakeholders, including small businesses, as well as their advisers and representatives, and with government and other relevant organisations. From February 2022, Ombudsman Bruce Billson is set to visit natural disaster-hit areas across the country seeking vital on-the-ground feedback. If you would like to participate in a feedback session, then please visit the ASBFEO Website for more details. The Ombudsman will report to the Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon Stuart Robert MP no later than 18 March 2022. More information can be found here.  Western Australian Government: Support for Business.
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) has put together a range of support information focused on the needs of small business owners to help manage business disruption associated with COVID-19. This includes regularly updated information on proof of vaccination, mask wearing, contact registers, and COVID safety plans. Visit www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/coronavirus Download COVIDSafe Resources (posters, information for social media posts, decals and more) COVID-19 Coronavirus: What you can and can't do - information about current restrictions in Western Australia. $77 million Safe Transition Industry Support Package The WA Government has launched a funding package to support businesses and individuals in sectors most affected by the decision to delay the full reopening of Western Australia's borders. The package includes support programs for the international education, tourism, aviation and events sectors. Australian Government: Support for Business - go to www.business.gov.au for information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed. //I N S U R A N C E C O S T S//
Crippling insurance premiums for residents and business will be reduced with new legislation in Federal Parliament to reduce insurance premiums in cyclone prone regions. The Reinsurance Pool is expected to begin on July 1 and is expected to reduce insurance premiums by up to $2.9 billion for policies over 10 years. More details here https://bit.ly/38WpSHh #rdamidwestgascoyne #insurance #AusGov  The Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program provides funding to improve aerodromes in remote areas of Australia. The aim is to provide year round all weather access and improve delivery of essential goods and services.
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