MARK FROST: A consequence of the PAYG-based subsidy’s design is that businesses which cannot continue to pay their staff will see very little or no support. A wage rebate will correct that.
COVID19 & The Economy
Insights and informed perspectives from Business NSW's industry and Government facing Policy and Advocacy team.
Our Policy and Advocacy team is exposed to critical intel on a daily basis. Considering these extraordinary times, our Chief Economist and our Policy Managers will leverage these networks to give you informed summaries and reasoned analysis during a time of dangerous hyperbole and speculation.
Mark Frost - Chief Economist
As Business NSW's Chief Economist, Mark is responsible for policy advice on economic matters. Mark has worked both in Government and as a representative of business and brings experience across range of policy areas.
Simon Moore - Policy Manager, Infrastructure
Business depends on infrastructure to give them energy, transport, telecoms & water. Simon is responsible for policy in these areas, which forutnatley he's well suited to, having worked on energy & environmental policy for organizations in the UK & Canada.
Elizabeth Greenwood - Policy Manager, Workers Compensation, WHS and Regulation
Liz's clout in advocating for businesses in relation to regulation, workers comp and WHS obligation comes from a career as a commercial litigator, insolvency accountant, and 16 years of policy & member servicing at HIA with SME's in tax and compliance.
Tim Burt - Policy Manager, Workforce Skills
Tim is responsible for policy advice on employment and education and training. Tim has worked in Government and the private sector including large and small businesses and brings significant experience in education and training and recruitment policy.
MARK FROST: Our members have expressed apprehension about the uncertainty associated with when the lockdown will end, and what it means for their business.
How we do our lockdown matters
MARK FROST: Protecting the viability of employers and their ability to retain staff is critical to Australia’s economic recovery.
ECONOMIC SHOCK
SIMON MOORE: National providers' response to COVID-19 and the current, known measures they are implementing which NSW businesses may be able to utilise.
