Australia, 24th February: The Australian federal government has opened applications for business events in Western Australia under its A$50 million (US$39 million) Business Events Grants Program.

A total of 20 business events in the state of Western Australia have been added to the approved schedule of events. Organisers will receive between A$10,000 (US$7,800) and A$250,000 (US$196,000) to offset the cost of delegates and exhibitors attending pre-approved business events. This grant program is open to Australian businesses participating as buyers or sellers at pre-approved exhibitions, conferences and conventions held before 31st December 2021.