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ACT sees record number of businesses open and close in 2020–21

While the ACT had the highest rate of new business start-ups of any state or territory, it also had the highest rate of closures/exits.

Record number of businesses opening and closing in 2020–21

The ACT had the highest rate of both new business start-ups and closures / exits, statistical data for the last financial year shows.

Barr: Economic recovery an ACT Government priority for 2022

Economic recovery is “front and centre” of the ACT Government’s work in 2022, Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced today.

Canberra businesses need consumer confidence to survive

The “shadow lockdown” has meant a difficult start to 2022 for Canberra businesses, and they want the government to restore confidence.

Post-lockdown economic recovery predicted

The Chief Minister predicts an upsurge in economic activity now restrictions have ended. Local businesses are glad, but say they need support.

Businesses still hamstrung by restrictions as lockdown eases

With the ACT’s lockdown officially ending many businesses will reopen under reduced but still limiting restrictions until 29 October.

Instaclustr wins the 2021 ACT Exporter of the Year Award

Instaclustr, a locally-based company in big data technology for cloud applications, has been awarded the prestigious ACT Exporter of the Year Award for 2021.

ACT Budget: Canberra Business Chamber believes more support is needed

The Canberra Business Chamber has welcomed support for small businesses in the ACT 2021-2022 budget, but says more is still needed.

ACT businesses seeking clearer pathway out of lockdown

Canberra businesses closed during lockdown are called on the ACT Government to provide greater certainty on when they will reopen.

Canberra businesses are desperate, says Chamber

Desperate Canberra businesses want a significant increase in financial support and more clarity from the ACT Government on its lockdown exit.

Canberra Business Chamber: Businesses wanted better news

Canberra Business Chamber CEO Graham Catt said businesses were hoping for better news out of yesterday’s lockdown announcements.

Business support grants doubled

The value of support grants for businesses affected by COVID has doubled, Chief Minister Andrew Barr has announced.

COVID leaves Canberra businesses ‘critical’

COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions have been a catastrophe for the local economy, Canberra businesses say.

Calls for direct Canberra hospitality sector support grows

The ACT Government has been called on this week to provide direct financial support to the hospitality sector in the form of cash grants.

Liberals and Business Chamber concerns over light rail works

Liberals say government has misled Canberrans about light rail, and Canberra Business Chamber worries about small businesses closing.

Skilled labour shortage plagues Canberra businesses

According to the Canberra Business Chamber, the biggest issue plaguing the Territory's business community is a local skills shortage.

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