BECA calls for an end to uncertainty around state borders
The Australian business events industry continues to face severe limitations and restrictions, with uncertainty over internal state borders compromising the pathway to recovery, according to the latest statement from the Business Events Council of Australia (BECA).
The state premiers are yet to agree a common management policy relating to free movement within Australia.
BECA points out the industry has invested heavily in preparing its businesses to deliver Covid Safe events in terms of protocols, training and infrastructure.
“However, the critical challenge now being faced by the business events industry is uncertainty in relation to border management, conflicting guidelines for event approvals across the states and the financial implication to businesses with the impending conclusion of JobKeeper,” the BECA statement says.