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2021 Regional Youth Taskforce Come Together For Final Meeting

Members of the 2021 Regional Youth Taskforce have met for the final time to tackle issues impacting rural and regional communities following one of the toughest years in NSW’s history.

Joined by Minister for Regional Youth Bronnie Taylor in Sydney, the Taskforce had a focus on ‘community’, one of the four pillars outlined in the Regional Youth Framework that ensures young people feel connected to and valued by their local communities. For more information, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/RegionalYouthTaskforce.

Rent Relief Continues For Small nesses Impacted By Covid-19

Small businesses who are still doing it tough across the State will continue to benefit from rent relief until 13 January 2022, ensuring ongoing support for small businesses over the Christmas and New Year’s Period.

The Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2021 rent relief provisions will continue for eligible businesses with a turnover of less than $5 million, a more targeted level of support from the previous turnover threshold of $50 million.

Small commercial and retail tenants that would have continued to meet the eligibility criteria for JobSaver or the Micro-business Grant, after ending on 30 November, will remain eligible for rent relief negotiations with their landlords.

For more information on rent relief visit: Commercial leases and COVID-19 FAQs | Small Business Commissioner (nsw.gov.au)

For more information on COVID-19 assistance for commercial and residential landlords visit: COVID-19 assistance for commercial and residential landlords | Service NSW