The minister’s response to my Parliamentary questions about support for badly affected small tourism operators unfortunately did not offer new initiatives.

He listed the existing business support programs, Destination NSW marketing campaigns, and the extended Central Business District Revitalisation Program and Accelerate program. The Stay & Rediscover and Dine & Discover schemes aim to encourage people to get out and about and support small businesses > HERE.

Don’t forget you can use your vouchers to support local businesses. Dine and Discover > HERE and Stay NSW HERE.