NOTICE TO MEMBERS
23 March 2020
Ref: 20200323
COVID-19: Clubs Industry Closure and CMAA Support
Sunday 22 March 2020, The Prime Minister of Australia announced the closure of all Licenced and Registered Clubs nationally, effective 12noon today. This is an unprecedented move and the consequential impact on clubs, staff, and the broader industry is far reaching.
In these uncertain times, we band together and support each other through these tough times. We are fortunate to have many organisations with resources available support both employees and organisations alike.
The Club Managers Association
The Association is operating remotely during these times, with the Industrial Relations team actively working with individual members to assist with employment related matters and questions associated with the recent industry closure announcement, and any individual concern members may have. The CMAA is here to support you through these difficult times, to assist and guide you to solutions. Members are encouraged to reach out and speak with the CMAA IR team who can be contacted anytime via:
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Allan Peter
Federal Secretary
M: 0410 140 036
E: apeter@cmaa.asn.au
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Peter Cooper
Senior Industrial Advocate
M: 0407 404 118
E: peter@cmaa.asn.au
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Peta Imber
Industrial Relations Advisor
M: 0404 880 324
E: peta@cmaa.asn.au
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Employer Bodies
For organisational issues, Clubs Australia, and their associated State Bodies are available to discuss all matters relating to the operation of your clubs. These associations all have information, or links, and or templates that can be utilised to assist Employers navigate the requirements imposed on the industry in their respective state. Contact details are as follows:
National Treasury
The Federal Government has established the following resource via the National Treasury which offers information relating to the Federal Economic Response to the Coronavirus. Information also contained here also focusses on ‘Supporting Individuals and Households’, ‘Support for Business’, and ‘supporting the flow of credit’
Access to this information is via www.treasury.gov.au
The CMAA is your organisation here to help members through these difficult times. Please contact the CMAA anytime should you need assistance, guidance, or support.
Signed:
Allan Peter, Federal Secretary
Club Manager Association, Australia
23 March 2020
Club Managers’ Association, Australia
Shop 2, 23 Forest Road, HURSTVILLE NSW 2220
PO Box 4036, CARLTON NSW 2218
peter@cmaa.asn.au