COVID-19: Was This In Your Risk Analysis

Every astute business owner has a risk analysis with plans to mitigate those risks. Within the Frame and Truss industry elements such as housing downturn, hacking of systems, machine failings and staff safety concerns would generally make up the topics. I’d put money...

COVID-19: Briefing Note on Cuts to Trade Credit

Whilst all levels of Government are doing their best to save lives and save livelihoods, it seems QBE Insurance has decided to introduce draconian changes to their policies that will have a huge impact on businesses within our sector. The changes made by QBE, which...

COVID-19: JobKeeper Payment

The economic impacts of the Coronavirus pose significant challenges for many businesses – many of which are struggling to retain their employees. Under the JobKeeper Payment, businesses significantly impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak will be able to access a...

COVID-19: Insurance Policy FAQs

FTMA Australia Silver Sponsors, AB Phillips, answer your questions regarding insurance policies during these uncertain times. We thank AB Phillips for providing these answers and assisting throughout this pandemic. View Fact...

COVID-19: Privacy Obligations

You may be asked to help health authorities trace close contacts, in which case, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has published guidance on when disclosing personal information may be permitted. The Office of the Australian Information...

COVID-19: Working From Home Checklist

In Australia, the model WHS laws still apply if workers are required to work somewhere other than their usual workplace, for example, from home. What an employer can do to minimise risks at a worker’s home will be different to what they can do at the usual...