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$440 Million Tax Break for Tenants and Landlords

Commercial tenants on the Northern Beaches and across NSW significantly impacted by COVID-19 will have greater protection from evictions with the NSW Government set to enact the National Cabinet Code of Conduct as part of a $440 million land tax relief package.

 Member for Manly James Griffin said the measures will apply to commercial leases where the tenant is in financial distress due to COVID-19, including but not be limited to local shops, cafes, gyms, hairdressers, restaurants, offices, warehouses and industrial sites.


Free TAFE Courses to Support NSW in Pandemic

A suite of 21 fee-free TAFE NSW short courses are available online to assist anyone across the State who wants to upskill during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Member for Manly James Griffin said these select courses will assist job seekers and workers looking to diversify their skills during these times.


Stay Home, Stay Safe and Back Your Local

Member for Manly James Griffin today welcomed the launch of Back Your Local today to connect home-isolated residents with small business operators in the Manly area, helping to keep businesses running and keep community spirit healthy in the time of COVID-19.

The Back Your Local website acts as a central point of information on what local businesses in Manly and surrounding suburbs are offering - a one-stop-shop for people to find out who’s providing what and how to access it while they stay home, stay local and stay safe.