Do you know your rights and obligations regarding vaccinations for your workplace and your employees?

[header_logo]( Newsletter 21 September 2021 [section_one_image] COVID-19 vaccinations and your business All Australians over the age of 12 now have access to a free COVID-19 vaccine. It's important for you to know your rights and obligations regarding vaccinations for your workplace and your employees. [Learn more]( [section_two_image] Progress on Designs reforms IP Australia has announced that changes to improve the registered designs system are now law. Most of the changes will begin on 10 March 2022. The changes will streamline and improve the flexibility of the registered designs system. Find out more about these changes and other improvements to the Australian designs system. [Learn more]( COVID-19 financial support for business owners There is COVID-19 financial assistance available to you. Find the latest government support relevant to your state or territory. [Small business]( [Employers]( [Industries]( [section_3_image] Do you know the cyber threats affecting Australian systems and networks? Check out the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Annual Cyber Threat Report 2020-21 to understand data on the cyber threats to Australians and find practical advice to protect your business. [Find out more]( [section_two_image] Looking to save time and money by making your small business more efficient? Digital Solutions is a Government subsidised program that offers 7 hours of tailored advice and support for your small business on ways to streamline by adopting digital tools. This package is $44 and includes up to 3 hours of one-on-one advice. You can find out more about Digital Solutions and locate your nearest provider. [Find out more]( Australian banks offer COVID-19 relief for business owners Support from banks in now available to small business owners impacted by COVID-19. [Learn more]( [section_3_image] Looking for help to refocus your business or start a business? With the help of New Business Assistance with NEIS you can get free support to refocus a micro-business in response to COVID-19 or if you're considering starting a new business, New Business Assistance with NEIS can also help. [Find out more]( Reminder: Changes to casual employment laws By 27 September 2021, employers (other than small business employers) need to assess whether any existing casual employees (employed before 27 March 2021), are eligible to be offered to convert to permanent employment. Find out about casual employees becoming permanent and the steps you need to complete. [Find out more]( [section_two_image] Go Local First to support your local small business community The health of our small businesses is essential to vibrant, engaged, and thriving local communities, as well as the nation’s economic recovery. The Go Local First national campaign supports the recovery of small businesses by calling on all Australians to ‘Go Local First’ when purchasing products and services. [Learn more]( [section_3_image] Apply now: Boosting the Next Generation of Women in STEM grant Applications close on 7 Oct 2021. The program will provide up to 500 industry co-funded university scholarships to help women who are re-training, seeking higher qualifications, or undertaking study after a break from the workforce. If your organisation is eligible, and has relevant experience, capability and capacity to co-design and deliver the program, apply now. [Learn more]( Find government assistance, grants and events Use our finder tools to explore government services available to help businesses. [Events and training]( [Grants and Programs]( [Expertise and advice]( [social_icon]( [social_icon]( [social_icon]( [social_icon]( business.gov.au - simple access to useful information and services for Australian businesses. Your email address {EMAIL} is subscribed to the business.gov.au news email list. [Unsubscribe](