Hi there, find out the latest updates on the coronavirus and learn about the bushfire recovery package.

15 May, 2020

JobKeeper Payment

If you’ve enrolled for the JobKeeper Payment it’s now time to identify yourself or your eligible employees. If you’re a sole trader with no employees you still need to take this step.

To learn more, watch the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) video on JobKeeper Payment: step 2 – identify and maintain.

JobKeeper Payment resources to help you:

· JobKeeper Payment guides

· JobKeeper Payment for sole traders video

· JopKeeper Payment guide for employers video

· JopKeeper Payment for employers, not-for-profits and charities podcast

· Frequently asked questions about COVID-19

Easing of restrictions

A national 3 step plan to relax coronavirus restrictions was announced, with states and territories to decide when each step will be implemented locally.

Find out more about the restrictions on services.

COVID-19 scams

There has been a significant increase in Australians being targeted with COVID-19 scams, fraud attempts and deceptive email and SMS schemes.

Learn more about the COVID-19 scams and how to protect your business.

Coronavirus business support line

We have a team of dedicated customer representatives who can help you if your business has been affected by the coronavirus. We’re available between 8am – 8pm across Australia, seven days a week. Call 13 28 46, send us an email or use webchat on the website.

The Australian Government has announced $650 million in new bushfire support to boost locally-led recovery and assist the communities with the greatest needs.

This assistance will:

· fund local projects

· help boost community wellbeing

· assist forestry industries

· fund environment work

· strengthen telecommunications capability

Working together with all levels of government the extra funding will be made available across highly bushfire impacted communities to accelerate key recovery projects and initiatives.

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