JobKeeper Payment - available to businesses and self employed individuals. The good news is that the federal govt has just announced a JobKeeper program to encourage businesses to retain their employees. Employers can claim $1500 a fortnight for each eligible employee from 30 March 2020 for a maximum period of 6 months.  Read More

Wendy Rokich joined the Chamber last year and is a director of a company called HR Dept specialising in Human Resources and employment law support.   Read More

You would have been receiving emails from various agencies, companies and politicians setting out issues relating to the steps being taken to deal with Covid 19. There have been an enormous number of posts on social media relating to restaurants, hospitality venues and other businesses that have had to close under the current guidelines. This is a tragedy for businesses which have worked hard for years to build a profitable base only to see it swept away almost overnight. The businesses which have had to close by prescription are in the front line and it is likely that as the economy progressively contracts we will see a second and third wave of business closures. It is very important to face facts dispassionately and make informed decisions.  Read More

With the start of a new year and a new decade, I would like to welcome our new members to KCC and thank our existing members for their ongoing and valued support.  Read More