The Economic Recovery Plan For Australia The 2020-21 Federal Budget outlines the Australian Government's economic recovery plan as Australia moves out of the COVID-19 crisis. The...
Government COVID-19 Stimulus
Important changes to JobKeeper commence
The Australian Taxation Office advises that employers will need to pay eligible employees a different rate of JobKeeper starting from Monday 28 September. These rates are...
Small business insolvency reforms announced
A range of small business insolvency reforms have been announced by the federal government to help businesses to restructure and survive the economic impact of the COVID-19...
Extended rent relief for NSW Commercial Tenants
An extension has been announced by the NSW government of its Retail and Other Commercial Releases (COVID-19) Regulation. Originally slated to expire on 25 October 2020, the...
JobKeeper wage condition deadline nears
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a reminder to employers that only a few days remain for them to ensure all eligible employees, including those that have been...
Deadline approaching for NSW small business recovery grants
Small businesses in NSW have until midnight on Monday 31 August to apply for the Small Business Recovery Grant. In April 2020, the NSW government placed $750 million into the...
Extension of the JobKeeper Payment
The Australian Government is extending the JobKeeper Payment by a further six months to March 2021. Support will be targeted to businesses and not-for-profits that continue to be...
COVID-19: Small business recovery grant – up to $3,000
The NSW State Government has announced new recovery grants today. Applications open 1 July and the amount is up to $3,000.00. The grants can be used to cover marketing and...
JobKeeper Scheme: Extension of time to enrol
The Commissioner has extended the time to enrol for the initial JobKeeper periods, from 30 April 2020 until 31 May 2020. If you enrol by 31 May 2020, you will...
Extension of Enrolment for JobKeeper to 31 May
Please note the Commissioner has extended the time to enrol for the initial JobKeeper periods, from 30 April 2020 until 31 May 2020. If you enrol by...
JobKeeper Payment Scheme (VIDEO)
Sean Wilson, the CEO of Workforce Guardian, explains the JobKeeper Payment Scheme and answers a few commonly asked questions. Click below to watch now:...
JobKeeper Payment for Sole Traders
Sole traders may be eligible to receive the JobKeeper Payment if their turnover has reduced. Following registration by the eligible business, the Government will provide $1,500...