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 […]

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 […]

SME Tax Debts Reaches A Record $21 Billion

It can be revealed that, small and medium businesses across Australia owe a total of $21 billion to the ATO (Australian Tax Office). The figures were published according to new data compiled by the Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman (IGTO). Despite this record figure, the large majority of small business owners have said that […]

Victorian Government Announces $280 Million Support Package

On Wednesday 21st July, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced an injection of $282.5 million to Victoria’s business support package, which will now total $484.3 million with the goal to support over 90,000 businesses and sole traders across the state during the course of Victoria’s fifth lockdown. Victorian Businesses who are eligible for the Licensed Hospitality […]

Government Announces New Support Measures For Victorians In Lockdown

On Thursday 15th July, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews both came to an agreement to offer support to Victorian workers located in the latest covid-19 hotspots who will lose income due to the new restrictions. Victorian workers who have lost between eight and less than 20 hours of work will receive […]

NSW State Government Announces More Support To Help Businesses During Lockdown

The NSW Government has announced a major economic support package worth billions of dollars serving a purpose to help businesses and individuals right across the state who have been impacted by the latest covid-19 lockdown.  Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the NSW Government was offering support in as many areas as possible, with payroll tax cuts […]

How The 2021 Federal Budget Will Impact Australian Small Businesses

On Tuesday 11th May, the Australian unveiled what’s been described as one of the most important and hotly anticipated federal budgets in recent decades. As Australia aims to bounce back from the covid-19 pandemic, there is a huge focusing on needing to ensure that Australia maintains a strong economic recovery, with the goal of supporting […]

Victorian Government Announces Support Package for Businesses Impacted By Lockdown

Last month Victoria was forced into a 7-day lockdown as a consequence of a fresh outbreak of community transmitted cases of covid-19. The Victorian Government has stated that it is especially trying to help businesses most affected this time around, which includes operators in the hospitality, events, retail and creative industries by giving them additional targeted […]

Australian Governments Offers Victorians $500 Per Week During State Lockdown

Prime Minster Scott Morrison has announced plans to offer financial support to Victorian workers who have been impacted by the recent covid-19 enforced lockdown. The fresh lockdown has resulted in the immediate closure of venues and the loss of jobs in a number of different industries particularly retail, hospitality, events and tourism. The Australian Government […]