Minister for Racing, Jane Howlett, says the Tasmanian Government is committed to improving animal welfare across all three codes of the State’s racing industry.

Stage One restrictions will ease from 18 May in Tasmania.  This includes restaurants and cafes in all settings (including in pubs, clubs, hotels and RSLs) to open and seat up to 10 people at a time.

The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed  the announcement by Premier Daniel Andrews on the reopening of the state's hospitality industry.

NSW Hoteliers have asked the public to please respect social distancing regulations when many venues around NSW re-open their dining areas for up to 10 people at a time from tomorrow.

Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing, says the Tasmanian Government is committed to assisting the State’s racing industry bounce back from a very challenging period.

Figures released for the first time by AHA NSW show that of approximately 75,000 hotel and pub workers employed pre-crisis – a total of 94% or approximately 70,452 have been stood down or terminated. 

Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has released a Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia.

The Tasmanian Government is committed to assisting the State’s racing industry get back on its feet.  Racing will re-start in Tasmania on 13 June.  

The WA government has announced that, from May 1, 2020, a number of TAB outlets will open as 'Deposit + Withdrawal Centres' for limited hours, to provide customers who prefer to transact in cash access to their accounts.

The Victorian Government has announced further support to help much loved pubs, clubs and restaurants survive the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and rebound strongly on the other side of the crisis.