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It appears Australia’s economy has weathered the worst of the COVID-19 storm

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It appears Australia’s economy has weathered the worst of the COVID-19 storm

Good news for the Australian economy as weekly job losses slow.  New employment data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows it appears Australia’s economy has weathered the worst of the COVID-19 storm.  The ABS is now releasing results fortnightly to more accurately account for the dramatic changes, with the latest figures showing the pace of job losses in the economy has started to slow.

Over the seven week period from mid-March (stage-two lockdown rules were enacted on March 22) to early May, total payrolls declined by 7.3 per cent. The steepest falls were in the two largest state economies, NSW and Victoria, where job losses totalled 7.7 per cent and 8.4 per cent respectively.

However the latest results show a further slowing in the fall in COVID-19 job losses between mid-April and early May.  Job numbers declined by 1.1 per cent for the week ended May 2, up slightly from 0.9 per cent in the week ended April 25.  

To illustrate the scale of the impact on Australia’s hospitality sector, job losses in the accommodation and food services sector totalled 27.1 per cent since mid-March.  But to the week ended April 11, job losses in that sector had reached 33.3 per cent.  

By age group, the under-20 bracket was hardest hit with losses amounting to 14.6 per cent over the seven-week time period.  The employment data follows some other tentative signs of recovery in the local jobs market, after data from UBS last week showed job ads were back on the rise.

With Australian states planning a phased return to business activity through to the end of June, total percentage job losses may continue declining in the weeks ahead.  

With Australia being one of the most successful countries in managing the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, our economy is likely to bounce back rapidly and earlier than most.  So if you are looking to position yourself for great opportunities and first mover advantage then Contact us for a confidential discussion and/or refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

Coronavirus outbreak: The COVID-19 lessons from New Zealand and Australia

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3 STEP FRAMEWORK FOR A COVIDSAFE AUSTRALIA

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3 STEP FRAMEWORK FOR A COVIDSAFE AUSTRALIA

On Friday the 8th of May 2020 Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison presented and released a roadmap to a COVID safe Australia 

National Cabinet has agreed to this three-step plan, which will enable Australia to safely reopen the Australian economy and community.

  • Step 1 will focus on carefully reopening the economy, giving Australians opportunities to return to work and social activities. This will include gatherings of up to 10 people, up to 5 visitors in the family home and some local and regional travel.
  • Step 2 builds on this with gatherings of up to 20 people andmore businesses reopening, including gyms, beauty services and entertainment venues.
  • Step 3 will see a transition to COVID safe ways of living and working, with gatherings of up to 100 people permitted. Arrangements under step 3 will be the ‘new normal’ while the virus remains a threat. International travel and mass gatherings over 100 people will remain restricted.

The plan is designed for Australian States and Territories to progress through in a way that suits their individual circumstances. 

National Cabinet’s goal is to have a sustainable COVID safe Australia in July 2020.  Click here for an infographic of the 3 step process

Now is a time to get ahead of the curve and take action to position yourself and gain first mover advantage for the boundless opportunities that will present themselves on the other side of this plan.

We are here to assist where we can, and look forward to the opportunity to help you secure a great opportunity and a new beginning.  Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

PM reveals three-stage plan for 'COVID-safe economy'

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Boundless Opportunities

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Boundless Opportunities

With the current COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, many of us are adjusting to what is, as opposed to our perception of what could have been if nothing had occurred.

From our own experiences with our amazing candidates, we understand the current tensions and anxieties people are feeling as a result of looking forward to potentially starting a new life adventure in a new country, to now being either excluded from society in lockdown or performing at the front line as an essential worker to help manage and overcome the pandemic, and the uncertainty these situations bring.

I have been searching for a message to share to help refocus our attention and intention and to make the most of the current circumstances, as we are certain on the other side of this there are going to be boundless opportunities.  That message was delivered to me via an email I believe encapsulates the very message I wanted to share, which I believe will be valuable to you and your loved ones.

The email I received was from world renowned Human Behavioral Specialist, Educator and Author Dr.  John Demartini, whom I consider to be the smartest guy on the planet.  For some time now I have subscribed to his teachings and technology and can only highly recommend him to you.  You can find him at www.DrDemartini.com  as well as a new facebook group titled “COVID-19 – Stay Inspired with Dr. Demartini”, a page dedicated to keeping you objective and inspired during this time. The email I received is reproduced below. 

The world is certainly undergoing transformation. With change often comes anxieties, the fear of loss of that which we seek and the fear of gain of that which we desire to avoid. The more centred, objective and neutral we are, the more resilient, adaptable and malleable we become to this temporary transformation. That is why sticking to high priority actions is wisdom.

One of the many questions I am currently receiving is what can I do today to reduce the potentially avoidable challenges associated with the Coronavirus?

Anything that enhances or optimizes your immune system would be warranted and wise.

  • Eating wisely,
  • Remain hygienic
  • Drinking fresh water,
  • Getting adequate rest,
  • Getting adequate sun exposure,
  • Balanced breathing deeply,
  • Filling your days with high priority actions,
  • Remaining objective more than irrational and
  • Identifying the many hidden upsides to any of the so-called downsides.

It is the challenges in life that often initiate great innovations, creative solutions and ingenious actions.

During this period of collective social challenge, it is possibly a time for even more determined action, a time for renewal, or a time for a new direction.

There is no crisis without a blessing, no challenge without an opportunity, no set back without a step forward and no experience that can’t initiate greater meaning.

It is not what happens to us that matters as much as how we respond to it.

We have control over our perceptions, decisions and actions – but not all of the many events or so-called circumstances around us. It is wise to continue to ask yourself what the highest priority action is that you can take in each moment.

It is wise to see how everything around us is ultimately on the way more than in the way.

Do not let so-called outer circumstances dictate your final outcomes.

Let the voice and the vision on the inside become greater than all opinions on the outside and you will become a master of your destiny more than a victim of your history.

Masters have foresight and create contingency plans while the masses often have hindsight and remain clueless with reaction.

Love and wisdom,
John

Dr. John Demartini
Human Behavioral Specialist, Educator and Author
www.DrDemartini.com

So in this time we recommend staying centered, objective and neutral, sticking to high priority actions and refocusing on what is and has been important to you.  Take this time to proactively go after what you have desired, secure in the knowledge it is a temporary set back and on the other side there are going to be boundless opportunities for you and your loved ones to pursue.

Now is a time to get ahead of the curve and take action to position yourself and gain first mover advantage for the boundless opportunities that will present themselves. We are here to assist where we can, and look forward to the opportunity to help you on your new life adventure.  Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

Please feel free to share this with anyone you believe could benefit from it at this time.  Good luck and stay safe.

Coronavirus: Panic or Poise

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Australia – Update on Australian Government Covid-19 Immigration response

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Australia – Update on Australian Government Covid-19 Immigration response

The situation

A travel ban is currently in place affecting non-citizens and non-residents of Australia, with limited concessions available for immediate family members of Australians and New Zealand Citizens usually resident in Australia. The Australian Government has provided further guidance on additional limited exemptions, including for individuals providing critical or essential services or on compassionate grounds.

Effective 09:00pm AEDT, Friday 20 March 2020, non-citizens and non-permanent residents were banned from entering Australia. Australian citizens, permanent residents and their direct family members are still permitted to enter Australia but are required to self-isolate for 14 days. New Zealand citizens who are usually resident in Australia are also permitted to enter, again with the requirement to self-isolate for 14 days.


A closer look

The Prime Minister has indicated that additional limited exemptions to the travel ban will be available focussed on individuals providing ‘critical or essential services or on compassionate grounds’.

The Department has now released the following additional limited guidance of circumstances where the Commissioner of the Australian Border Force may consider an additional exemption in relation to the travel bans:

  • Foreign nationals travelling at the invitation of the Australian Commonwealth Government to assist in the COVID-19 response or whose entry would be in the national interest;
  • Critical medical services, including air ambulance and delivery of supplies, that regularly arrive into Australia from international ports;
  • Persons with critical skills (for example, medical specialists, engineers, marine pilots and crews) by exception;
  • Diplomats accredited to Australia and currently resident in Australia, and their immediate family;
  • Case-by-case exceptions may also be granted for humanitarian or compassionate reasons. This may include separation of immediate family members who are holders of temporary work (e.g. TSS) or other longer term visas.

In all cases, sufficient evidence must be provided in support of the request to exercise the discretion to grant relief in particular circumstances. Travel to Australia should not be attempted until the approval of the specific exemption.


Passengers transiting through Australia

Certain nationalities remain eligible to transit through Australia without a visa. For these passengers, the transits must occur on the same day as arrival and passengers must remain in the sterile transit area of the relevant Australian airport.

The Department has confirmed that:

  • The above transit exemptions do not apply to any foreign nationals who have been in China, Iran, the republic of Korea or Italy in the last 14 days;
  • Foreign nationals departing New Zealand can only transit Australia to return home between 12:00 AEDST 21 March 2020 and 11:59 AEDST 24 March 2020. At the end of this period, this exemption is no longer valid; and
  • Citizens of the following Pacific countries can transit through Australia to return home: Cook Islands, Nauru, Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Timor Leste, Kiribati, Niue, Tonga, Marshall Islands, Palau Tuvalu, Micronesia Papua, New Guinea and Vanuatu.

The Virus: updates on COVID-19 for 20 March | ABC News

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