Various economic measures for eligible ACT businesses impacted by COVID-19

The ACT government is delivering an economic package of various support measures to help small businesses survive the impacts of COVID-19.

Overview

The ACT government is delivering an economic survival package to support business and the community to survive the impacts of COVID-19, including the following measures:

• up to 4 hours of one-on-one fully subsidised, tailored advice and access to online business development resources delivered by the Canberra Business Advice and Support Service
• rebate of fixed water and sewerage charges for hotels and other accommodation providers
• waivers for food business registration, outdoor dining and liquor licensing fees
• waivers for other business licensing and registration fees 
• ride-share and taxi vehicle licence fees waivers 
• rebates on electricity fees for cafes, restaurants and takeaway businesses until 30 June 2021
• payroll tax deferrals and waivers for various industries
• rebate for commercial general rates.

How do you apply?

You can find out more about these measures at Economic Survival Package.