Agents to receive $75.5 million in support as Tehan releases much needed funds
The federal government appears to be enjoying a slice of humble pie, after releasing funds it previously insisted were a...
“It’s about doing the right thing”: Penny Spencer joins calls for the release of $74 million in unallocated funds
It turns out one-third of the $258 million COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program is still sitting in federal governme...
Federal government provides boost for travel agents with multiple outlets
The government has dipped into its coffers to help agents be ready and raring for bookings once borders reopen.
AFTA mobilises members to push for additional $130m of government support
The federation is once again rallying its troops for another round of lobbying, in the hope of securing another round of...
AFTA membership renewals climb, as calls for more govt support continue
It appears agent confidence in the federation is high amid wretched industry conditions.
“We need more support, and we need it now”: AFTA’s urgent warning to Austrade
Still waiting for Austrade to process your application for support? Well, here's AFTA's attempt at moving the needle.
Austrade updates next round of travel agent support program
Wondering when round two payments are due to start appearing in bank accounts? All is revealed here.
Here’s how much government grant money travel agents have been paid so far
Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has provided an update on just how much moolah has been paid out to travel agents as part of ...
Next round of travel agent support program opens
Grab all your supporting docs and a calculator and head to the Austrade website, because the government’s second fundi...
REVEALED: All the details for round two of the government’s travel agent support program
An additional $130 million of government funding is up for grabs. Here’s how you can claim your share.
Key details emerge about government’s additional $130m for travel agents
Several key changes have been made to the second round of the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program. Get up to speed ...
All the details, all the reactions: Federal government’s $1.2bn tourism support package explained
After much anticipation, ScoMo and Josh have revealed how the government plans to fork out $1.2 billion to keep Australi...
Government’s travel agent grants scheme comes under attack by scammers
Have you been getting threatening calls or emails about your grant application? All is explained here.
More than $61m paid out to travel agents, as Tourism Minister meets with AFTA
Reading this is just like being a fly on the wall at AFTA’s latest meeting with Dan Tehan, minus the threat of being s...
AFTA continues to press govt for tailored support, as Frydenberg stands firm on JobKeeper
Staff at Parliament House’s café have already memorised Darren Rudd’s coffee order, as the AFTA boss spends another...
More than $33m already paid to travel agents as part of government support package
Did you assume that the federal government’s agent support package was already oversubscribed? Well, it appears thereâ...
Crucial details on agent support package emerge, as AFTA meets Deputy PM about JobKeeper
Wondering when you’ll be able claim for a one-off government payment, and what other eligibility criteria you’ll nee...