2:01 pm 24 March 2020 – The QLD Government announced a new $4 billion package in response to the crisis. Extending tax breaks for small to medium-sized businesses in a move to prevent significant job losses. For in-depth info on the package, click here. or visit www.tresuary.qld.gov.au
3:15 pm 17 March 2020 – The Queensland Government is digging deep to offer loans of up to $250,000 to local businesses and eligibility for payroll tax deferral has now been extended to businesses of any size. Read more about how this affects your business.
21 February 2020 – The Queensland government is supporting small businesses and exporters, tourism and hospitality, fishing industry, student support services and local agriculture. To see how this impacts your business, click here.
FACT SHEETS
Electricity Relief for Households & Businesses Q&A (Tues. 24 March 2020)
Payroll tax relief measures, read more here
QLD Government Small Business Hotline 1300 654 687
2:18pm 16 April 2020 – NSW Government $10,000 grant for NSW businesses is now available. Click here to apply via Service NSW.
5:27pm 13 April 2020 – NSW Government has announced $440 million in relief for renters and landlords affected by Government-enforced Coronavirus restrictions. Click here for more.
9:02am 3 April 2020 – $10,000 grants to provide real and rapid relief to NSW small business. Click here.
8:04am 1 April 2020 – Locals to fill the medical supply chain: The NSW Government is calling on manufacturers around the State to help fill gaps in the global supply of medical equipment and hygiene products. Read more.
5:15am 27 March 2020 – NSW Government to unveil $750 million stimulus package: The package is aimed at retaining and creating jobs as well as sustaining NSW businesses. Click here for further details.9th April 2020 - Emergency Cash Grant for Small Businesses
The South Australian Government will provide $10,000 emergency cash grants to small businesses and not-for-profits facing closure or a significant loss of income as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. Click here to read more
For More information and to register your interest, visit the Department of Treasury and Finance website.
11:01am 5 April 2020 – SA businesses whose employees qualify for the JobKeeper support payments will be exempt from paying any payroll tax on the wage subsidy. For further details, click here.
8:32am 26 March 2020 – SA Government announced $650 million rescue package: The package is aimed at saving South Australian jobs and supporting key industries. Premier Steven Marshall indicated the money is likely to be directed towards supporting local businesses. Click here to find out more.
9:22am 16 March 2020 – The SA Government are fast tracking the support of local jobs and businesses, with a $350 million stimulus package aimed at safeguarding the economy and protecting jobs. Click here to understand more.
4:31pm 31 March 2020 – WA Government has announced new relief package: The McGowan Government unveiled support for power and water bills, ensuring that no household or small to medium business will have their water or power shut off. Interest-free repayment plans will be made available under the scheme and there will be no late payment penalties for other government charges. Read more.
12:00pm 16 March 2020 – The WA Government has extended financial support for small and medium businesses with public sector workers including casuals accessing 20 days of Covid-19 leave. Learn more about this here.
17 March 2020 – The Tasmanian Government is supporting local businesses through waiving payroll tax, assting with grants and backing Tasmania's tourism industry. To learn more about this, click here.
17 March 2020 – Tourism Tasmania has created a $9.2m Response Plan aimed at domestic travel. Click here to learn more.
6:41am 27 March 2020 – ACT Government expected to announce rental assistance package. The decision was meant to be unveiled on Tuesday, however it was delayed and is expected to be made today. Click here.
10:46am 20 March 2020 – The ACT government has announced rates rebates, suspended fees and direct funding for arts and entertainment businesses, with a focus on sectors most likely to be affected by the Coronavirus. Click here to see how this impacts your business.
3:00am 18 March 2020 – ACT Government will direct support toward small business owners as well as aim to reduce cashflow pressures for sole traders and those in the ‘gig economy’. Read more to find out how this impacts you.
8:36pm 1 April 2020 – NT Government set for economic boost of $1 billion to buy time to keep its citizens healthy and in jobs, and businesses alive until the Coronavirus pandemic passes. Find out more.
2:36pm 24 March 2020 – The NT Government pledged $50 million to help territory businesses survive the economic impacts of Coronavirus. The package is labelled the Small Business Survival Fund and is aimed to support industries such as hospitality, tourism and entertainment businesses. To learn how this affects your business, click here.
7:36am 18 March 2020 – NT Government has announced a $60 million stimulus package with eligible businesses receiving grants and more schemes to roll out through the coming weeks. Click here to read more details.
6:34am 27 March 2020 – Australia backs $7.5 trillion plan to kickstart global economy: Australia and other G20 nations have committed to co-ordinate efforts to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic. To read more about the virtual summit, click here.
1:22pm 25 March 2020 – The Government has increased and accelerated income support with expanded eligibility to income support payments and a new time limited Coronavirus supplement. This supplement will be paid to both new and existing eligible recipients. To view the eligible payment categories, click here.
8:52am 25 March 2020 – The Government is allowing individuals affected by Coronavirus to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a further $10,000 in 2020-21. To read more about accessing superannuation, click here.
12:00pm 24 March 2020 – The Government has given six month relief to directors for any personal liability from trading while insolvent as part of its Covid-19 response package. The regulatory relief comes alongside further stimulus that bring the total announced so far by the government to 9.7 percent of GDP or $189bn over the forward estimates. Australian Institute of Company Directors has more to say here.
11:45am 22 March 2020 – Boosting cash flow: The Federal Government is providing up to $100,000 to eligible small and medium sized businesses, and not-for-profits (including charities) that employ people, with a minimum payment of $20,000. Click here to read more.
10:20am 22 March 2020 – $66 billion second stimulus package: The Federal government is set to unveil new measures including up to $100,000 for small businesses to keep their staff employed during the coronavirus crisis, and Commonwealth guarantee of unsecured loans of up to $250,000. Read more.
2:36pm 20 March 2020 – PM, Scott Morrison’s Coronavirus update: The Federal budget has been postponed from May to October. Small and medium-sized businesses including sole traders, will be the focus of the second stimulus package. To learn about how this impacts your business, click here.
11:08am 20 March 2020 – ABA relief for small business: The Australian Banking Association announced all small businesses who are impacted by Coronavirus will be entitled to a six-month deferral on all business loans. Read more here.