Lifeline for major events in NSW; Queensland lifts international border restrictions

19 January 2022 | Paul Colston | CMW

Australia’s New South Wales government has announced an Events Saver Fund for NSW Major Events. The new AUD$43m fund will cover major events over a 12-month period up to 31 December 2022 that are “cancelled or significantly disrupted” by Covid-19 public health orders. It is designed to enable event planners to make informed decisions around the support available as well as confidence to plan for events over the coming year.

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