From 11:59pm on Thursday 9 September, restrictions will lift in regional Victoria (except for Greater Shepparton).

Is your business prepared for the casual conversion legislation changes? In case you’re not aware, in March this year, the Fair Work Amendment (Supporting Australia’s Jobs and Economic Recovery) Bill 2021 (Bill) passed Parliament. This Bill introduced a string of changes to casual employment, including providing a statutory mechanism for casual conversion.

At Dogtopia Retreat, our mission is to provide a safe, caring home away from home for Townsville dogs, while being socialised. These pooches participate in fun activities whilst being monitored and loved by passionate staff.

The ACT lockdown has been extended until midnight Friday 17 September 2021. There will be some amendments to restrictions, including for lower risk outdoor activities. These amendments came into effect from 5:00pm Thursday (2 September), and include:

This is a summary of restrictions that apply to pet grooming salons and mobile services under the Public Health (COVID-19 Additional Restrictions for Delta Outbreak) Order 2021

Our ongoing strategic partnership with the AMA will once again give our PIAA members access to research and insights into the Pet Industry in Australia. As industry leaders the PIAA supports and acknowledges the Animal Medicines Australia commissioning of the attached report.

The NSW DPI has released the revised Code of Practice for Breeding Dogs & Cats.

To help stop the spread of COVID-19, your employees will need to register travel if they:

Are you having trouble find someone to groom your dog in NSW during lockdown?

During the current lockdown pets are more important than ever, and from 25 August the NSW Government’s new laws will to put an end to blanket bans on animals in strata.

If you’re a commercial tenant struggling with rent payments, further support is here with new regulations through the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme.

On Friday, the Victorian Government announced a new round of support for small and medium businesses most affected by the extension of public health restrictions in Melbourne

Authorised workers living in metropolitan Melbourne are currently required to carry employer-certified permits when working and travelling for work.

During this Pandemic more puppies are being purchased than ever before. And people are spending, in some instances, 24/7 with their puppies given so many people have been working from home during the Pandemic.

The Victorian Government must not ignore the welfare of our domestic animals when considering what businesses are essential during a state of emergency, says industry peak body, the Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA).

The ACT Government will provide support for small businesses in the ACT facing a significant loss in revenue due to the current lockdown in the ACT

The criteria for assessing the reduction in business turnover has now changed.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health announced the launch of an Australian first – National Tick Awareness Month for Pets.