Webinar recording - Commercial tenancies and support available during COVID-19.
This webinar will provide you with a clearer understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 on commercial tenancies and assistance that is available from the Victorian Small Business Commission.
On 7 April 2020, the Prime Minister announced the terms of the National Cabinet's decision in relation to a mandatory code of conduct for
commercial tenancies ("the Code").The Code is a set of principles to guide rent relief negotiations between landlords and
tenants.
Following this announcement, The Victorian Government announced on the 15 April 2020 a commercial tenancy relief scheme to alleviate
financial hardship faced by tenants and landlords as a result of COVID-19.
This webinar will discuss:
- The National Code
- Grey areas of the law
- The Victorian Small Business Commission supporting small business during COVID-19
Presenters
- Judy O'Connell, Victorian Small Business Commissioner
- Sebastian Renato Principal Lawyer- Property and Construction- Macpherson Kelley
SPEAKER BIOS
Judy O’Connell is the Victorian Small Business Commissioner.
Judy has extensive experience working with small businesses throughout her public service career of over 30 years and comes from a family of small business owners, with both her father and two sisters operating their own businesses.
Since becoming Victorian Small Business Commissioner, Judy has overseen the development of a new three year business strategy outlining plans for a fairer and more competitive environment for Victorian small businesses.
In 2018 Judy was honoured to be named one of the Top 50 Public Sector Women in Victoria.
The Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) is focused on small business community engagement, advocacy, monitoring the small business environment and providing dispute resolution services.
Sebastian Renato was drawn to the inclusiveness of property law – not only is it one of the oldest forms of law but it’s an area of the law that almost everyone will be involved in at some point in their life.
Understanding that legal services are just one part of the whole property process, Sebastian provides pragmatic legal advice that enables his clients to make the best decisions when it comes to buying, selling, developing or leasing their property.
From starting his legal career in a small regional law firm in central Victoria to working at a top tier, Sebastian has had a diverse range of property law experience, from advising on large farming ventures, to exposure to some of the country’s biggest property and infrastructure transactions. Harnessing his previous experience and strong industry knowledge, Seb tailors his advice to be pragmatic and strategic, working towards the best outcome for the client.
Join
us for this webinar
to share the latest information on commercial tenancies during COVID-19 and what assistance is available.
Small Business Friendly Council
MP Shire urged to make ‘Small Business Friendly Council’ commitment
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula (C4MP) is urging the local Shire to follow the lead of other Victorian local governments and commit
to becoming a ‘Small Business Friendly Council’.
C4MP is hosting a luncheon on October 28 at the Mornington Racing Club, where the Victorian Small Business Commissioner (VSBC), Judy
O'Connell, will outline the assistance her Office can provide local businesses, the advantages a ‘Small Business Friendly Council’
can bring and example of innovative approaches local government’s are deploying to support their business community.
Ms O'Connell address will include:
* The role and small business resource that is the Victorian Small Business Commissioner
* An Overview of the "Small Business-Friendly Council" initiative (and the process to support Council's living up to their Charter
commitments)
*Why Council's have chosen to participate and practial examples of local government initiatives to support small business
Tickets available via the book now button below
Members $75 and Non-Members $85
Ticket price includes 2 course luncheon and drinks at bar prices
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Campaign for ‘regional designation’ for the Mornington Peninsula continues…
Following
the Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s presentation to the Victorian
Opposition’s Shadow Cabinet, awareness and momentum is building for our case
for change.
Media reporting of this key C4MP policy focus has generated further local
examples where the lumping in of the Mornington Peninsula with greater
Melbourne is disadvantaging local businesses and residents.
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C4MP press for ‘regional’ designation for the Peninsula
The
formal designation of the Mornington Peninsula as a ‘regional’ rather than a
metropolitan community was a priority initiative presented to the Victorian
shadow cabinet by leading local advocacy group, Committee for Mornington
Peninsula.
The
C4MP group urged the Liberal National Party Shadow Ministers to recognise that
the Peninsula was not Melbourne and that successive State Government’s had
failed to distinguish the region from the metropolitan area.
Read More…
C4MP support for Marine Precinct Report & Broader Technology and Industrial Park
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council’s consultation on The Draft Marine Industry Precinct Economicy Analysis Report. Read More…
Successful C4MP member strategy workshop
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula’s first member workshop was held last week and attended by 15 or our 40-plus financial members at this time. Rosebud’s Blue Mini café provided an excellent meeting venue and hospitality (thank you Tracey). Read More…
C4MP welcomes 'small steps' in Port Strategy & urge 'early action'
The Committee for Mornington Peninsula (C4MP) has welcomed the release of the Port of Hastings Development Strategy and urged early action to implement its ‘modest recommendations’. Read More…
