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News NSW government approves Jewellery Fair to proceed in Sydney week time-frame reduced as control is regained. “This is reaffirmed in the position of the NSW Premier regarding the borders, noting as soon as there is a drop in cases and stabilisation, she will review opening the borders,” he said. Fitz-Roy added: “Every other state is up and trading. We are not relying on one state – [the 2020 IJWF] is a national event. The end of that six-week lockdown is still a full month before the show. “The Prime Minister originally said Australia would be locking down until September and within a couple of months, we were able to relax rules in various states. The International Jewellery & Watch Fair has been cleared by NSW authorities to proceed at the ICC Sydney. As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, the NSW state government has approved the International Jewellery & Watch Fair (IJWF) to proceed at the ICC Sydney exhibition centre on 12–14 September. The encouraging news was confirmed by the show’s organiser Expertise Events and follows similar approvals for fairs in Queensland, including the Gold Coast Gift & Lifestyle show, which is scheduled to take place on 26–28 September. The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has also re-opened and received approval to host events from Queensland Health. Gary Fitz-Roy, managing director Expertise Events, told Jeweller, “At this stage the September shows are all full steam ahead. “All the feedback and encouragement we’ve had over the past few weeks has been around the industry’s need to reconnect.” Addressing the new six-week lockdown in Melbourne – which is scheduled to end on 19 August – as well as the temporary closure of the Victorian border with NSW, Fitz-Roy was optimistic: “We recognise the Victorian situation and equally believe the actions in place will mean the best way to resume business safely. “At this stage the September shows are full steam ahead. All the feedback and encouragement we’ve had over the past few weeks has been around the industry’s need to reconnect” – Gary Fitz-Roy, Expertise Events “It’s clear all State and Federal Governments understand the need to open business up as quickly as possible. Given the significant economic pressure, it’s likely that we may see the Victorian six “My understanding is by the actions that have now been taken, there is more certainty that the borders will be open sooner and that will mean that the IJWF can be a national fair, in which case we look forward to welcoming our Victorian retailers.” There will also be further opportunities for Queensland jewellery suppliers following the IJWF, with a dedicated pavilion called Jewellery Connect to be established at the Gold Coast Gift & Lifestyle fair. “It’s a special section of 12 stands dedicated to the jewellery sector,” Fitz-Roy explained. “Many manufacturers and distributors have had to let their sales reps go over the COVID-19 period, while others have not been able to see retailers in months. “So this will be a cost-effective solution to meet the Queensland market, and hopefully be introduced tonew clients and expand their base because they will be part of the gift fair.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 Police drop more than 400 charges against gold dealer Alejandro Mendieta Blanco (centre, pictured in 2017) has pleaded guilty to a single charge. Colombian-born gold dealer Alejandro ‘Alex’ Mendieta Blanco, 34, pleaded guilty to a single count of receiving stolen goods during a videolink appearance at the County Court of Victoria late last month, after police dropped 449 charges against him. As previously reported by Jeweller, Mendieta Blanco, his brother Julio Mendieta Blanco, 37, and their associate Chey Tenenboim, 39, were arrested in October 2017 following a spate of devastating armed robberies at Melbourne jewellery stores, allegedly committed by gangs of masked youths. The Victoria Police Gangs Crime Squad raided the Collins Street premises of Mendieta Blanco’s businesses, Sell Your Gold and Diamonds On Sale. They seized stolen watches, rings, bracelets, and other gold and silver jewellery reportedly valued at $250,000. At a 2019 hearing, police admitted to encountering surveillance difficulties during the original investigation of the three men, including confusion over the location of the businesses and malfunctioning recording devices. The Mendieta Blanco brothers and Tenenboim initially faced 450 charges each, including handling stolen goods, recklessly possessing stolen goods and knowingly possessing stolen goods; The Age reports that all three have pleaded guilty to single charges. Another hearing is set for later in July. July 2020 | 13
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