Industry’s calls have been ignored, says AACB

The AACB president says the Business Events Grants Program is not enough to save the sector.

1 April, 2021

Business events industry issues final plea as JobKeeper deadline looms

The EEAA president says governments are failing to value the industry as an important part of the economy.

24 March, 2021

Jobs to go and businesses to close without targeted financial support, BECA survey finds

The latest BECA survey results have reconfirmed the need for government support once JobKeeper ends.

16 March, 2021

Bill Shorten says ‘JobKeeper must stay’ for the events industry to survive

The Labor MP fronted Parliament to explain the industry’s dire situation.

4 February, 2021

Calls for JobKeeper extension grow louder

Industry leaders are calling on the government to extend the financial lifeline, as event businesses continue to face ‘extraordinary challenges’.

2 February, 2021

Up to 96% of events industry supported by JobKeeper, BECA survey finds

BECA has revealed findings from the survey used to lobby government for the JobKeeper extension.

23 July, 2020

BECA launches JobKeeper extension survey

Share your evidence and help lobby for more government support.

24 June, 2020

BECA calls for JobKeeper extension to keep business events alive

Without government support, the industry is facing “a total dislocation and complete loss”, according to the BECA chair.

18 June, 2020

Industry reacts to new JobKeeper wage subsidy

Peak bodies and industry professionals have their say on the $130 billion package.

31 March, 2020

PM reveals $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy

Australians can apply for the $1500-per-fornight payment from today.

30 March, 2020