New Business Grants Have Been Announced To Support South Australian SMEs
On Monday 13th September, The South Australian State Government announced introduction of two new business support grants to assist small and medium business across the state. The programs will deliver an extra $15 million in financial support to an estimated 3,500 local businesses. The newly announced Covid-19 Tourism and Hospitality Support Grantwill provide support for […]
Thousands of ACT Businesses Are Yet To Receive Business Support Grants During Lockdown
The ACT has been in lockdown for almost two months, however under 4000 outstanding support grants are yet to be processed for struggling businesses, with the ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr largely blaming it on poorly submitted paperwork. However, ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja believes that the ACT government is responsible for the delay, and […]
ACT Budget Aims To Strengthen Economy Amid New Covid-19 Lockdown
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on jobs, businesses, and industries that are critical to Canberra’s economy including the tourism, arts and events sectors. The 2021-22 ACT Budget aims to make a huge investment in job creation and encourage investment with a purpose of driving a stronger economic recovery. The newly announced $41 […]
Australian Government Expands Eligibility for Business Recovery Loans
The Australian Government has announced that it will be loosening criteria for its SME Recovery Loan Scheme. The newly introduced changes mean that business with a turnover of up to $250 million will now have access. Prior to the new changes, the funding was only available to businesses who had received JobKeeper in the March […]
Covid-19 Small Business Support Grants For ACT Based Businesses
Businesses in Canberra who have been impacted by the recent covid-19 lockdown are now able to apply for support grants which are being provided by the ACT Government. Businesses who are eligible will be able to receive up to $10,000 (businesses with employees) or $4,000 (for businesses without employees). These funds will be available for […]
Centrelink Goes After 11,000 Australians for $33 Million Worth of JobKeeper Related Debts
Over 11 thousand Australians have been sent debt notices associated with JobKeeper wage subsides totalling an amount close to $33 million. Services Australia has announced that since April 2021 11,771 welfare recipients had debts raised, following a review of JobKeeper and income support payments. Employment Minister Stuart Robert told parliament that it was the government’s […]
Queensland State Government Offers $10000 Lifeline For Businesses Impacted By Lockdown
Queensland businesses who are struggling as a result of the state’s newest lockdown have been given a financial support lifeline by the state government in the form of a $10,000 lockdown grant. The announcement was made on Monday 2nd August by Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick, who revealed that the $260 million support package will be […]
NSW and Victoria Government Boosts Support For Business
New South Wales and Victoria State Governments have both announced an increased level of business support measures to lessen the burden of recent state lockdowns, while the federal government has also increased its support for individuals as the covid-19 crisis continues to drag on. NSW Government Opens Applications For JobSaver On Monday 26th July, applications […]
Casual Workers Across Australia Are Left in Financial Limbo During Covid Lockdowns
Once again, a number of Australia’s biggest cities have been placed under new lockdowns, as a consequence of this, hundreds of thousands of casual workers across the country have been left without an income thus giving them an uncertain and anxious future. Some casual workers will receive a $500 crisis payment if their city’s lockdown […]
2021 Covid-19 Business Support Grants Announced For Lockdown Impacted Business In Queensland
If your business has recently been impacted by the latest Queensland based covid-19 lockdown, you might be eligible to receive financial support via the 2021 Covid-19 Business Support Grants. These grants worth $5,000 will be available for small and medium businesses located across Queensland who have been impacted by the lockdown which commenced on Saturday […]