| CLIA Update 10 Mar 21

WITH Joel Katz, MD, CLIA Australasia – Help us be heard: With the Federal Government expected to announce a new support package for the tourism and travel sector very soon, we’re hopeful our industry’s voice has been heard.
Over recent months CLIA has
joined other associations including
AFTA, TTF, ACCI and CATO in calling
for ongoing assistance for travel
agents and other businesses that
have been severely affected by travel
restrictions.
We believe a new program going
beyond JobKeeper will help preserve
jobs and skills.
A targeted approach for businesses
that are experiencing ongoing impact,
through no fault of their own, is the
right thing to do.
We’re grateful for the support of
those who have helped reinforce the
message to Canberra.
If you haven’t already contacted
your local MP, then it’s still important
to do so.
We also need support as we broaden
our message beyond Canberra
to state governments, whose
cooperation will be vital as we plan a
careful cruise resumption beginning
with local cruises for local residents.
It will be important to show how
many Australians depend on cruising,
and to reinforce the point that
cruising does not mean compromising
our international border.
With extensive health protocols
and 100% testing, we can plan a
responsible path forward.
To find out more, visit www.
wearecruise.org.