Some of the Best Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
The money you are refunded as a result of your tax return could be used as an opportunity to eliminate debt, increase your savings or do something ‘long-term’ to support your children. Here are some tips to better utilise the money you get from your tax refund as opposed to going straight to the shops […]
The SME Recovery Loan Scheme Has Opened
The SME Recovery Loan Scheme opened on Thursday 1st April and will be available for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across Australia until 31st December 2021. The purpose of the scheme is to support the economic recovery, and to offer continued assistance, to businesses that received JobKeeper and also to organisations that are eligible flood-affected […]
The Show Starter Loan Scheme Aims to Boost Australia’s Creative Economy
Announced in December 2020, The Show Starter Loan Scheme is a $90 million loan project established by the Australian Government. The scheme aims to give creative economy businesses access to finances which will make it possible for them to create new productions and events which will result in job creation and economic activity. The scheme […]
Government Support For The Arts During Covid-19
Last year, as part of the 2020-21 federal budget, the Australian government announced around $800 million of additional funding to support the nations creative and cultural sectors. Screen Australia has been given access to $33 million to support the continued development and production of Australian content. This funding consists of $30 million to support Australian film and […]
The Australian Government Expands Support Package to Assist the Arts and Entertainment Sectors
On Wednesday 24th March, the Australian Government announced additional targeted support package worth $135 million aimed to predominately assist people working in the arts and entertainment sectors. This scheme is called “The Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand Fund” or is commonly referred to as “RISE”. The additional funding comes at a crucial period of […]
Boosting the Creative Economy and Employing Australians In Entertainment Sectors
In a bid to boost the creative economy, the federal government announced the $250 million support package called “The Covid-19 Creative Economy JobMaker Package” on 25th June 2020. This support package includes a $90 million Show Starter Loans Scheme. These much-needed support packages are being delivered as part of the Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme. The […]
The Federal Government Expands the SME Loan Scheme
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are now eligible to borrow up to $5 million dollars as part of the federal government’s decision to expand its loan scheme. The recently announced expansion will be included in the governments post-JobKeeper support package which aims to financially assist SMEs. The SME recovery loan scheme will be an […]
The Federal Government’s SME Recovery Loan Scheme
In an effort to reduce the economic struggle caused by the covid-19 pandemic, the federal government has announced an extension of its small and medium-sized enterprise loan scheme. Following the conclusion of JobKeeper the government will continue to work with lenders to offer assistance to Australian businesses who are still in need of access to […]
An Introduction to Understanding HECS-HELP for New University Students
This month universities across the country will commence classes for the first semester of 2021. New students who are wanting to defer paying their fees can do so by taking advantage of the federal governments HECS-HELP loan scheme. The HECS-HELP loan scheme is both a loan and a student discount for eligible students who are […]
Queensland COVID-19 Jobs Support Loans
Applications open Queensland COVID-19 Jobs Support Loans Applications are now open for the Queensland Government’s $500 million COVID-19 Jobs Support Loan scheme. This scheme is for Queensland businesses and non-profit organisations financially affected by COVID-19 to retain employees and maintain their operations. Low interest loans of up to $250,000 are available to assist with carry-on […]