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  • Victorian restrictions - From Sunday 11:59pm 18 October 2020 changes are being made to restrictions in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Read the Statement from the Victorian Premier.
  • Australian Government Budget 2020-21 - The 2020-21 Budget includes a range of programs to help businesses recover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and boost business confidence. Read our news article to find out what it means for your business.

Government assistance for business

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Support for sole traders

Learn about the COVID-19 support available for sole traders.

State and territory information, grants and assistance

Find the latest coronavirus information, grants and support in your state or territory.

JobKeeper Payment

Businesses may be eligible to receive a payment if they have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Restrictions on services during COVID-19

Find out which businesses are impacted by the current restrictions.

Relief for commercial tenants

Read about measures to help renters, including a mandatory code of conduct for commercial tenancies. 

Mental health and wellbeing support for business

Learn how to create a mentally safe workplace and find resources to support you and your employees.

Pausing or closing your business due to COVID-19

Find out what your obligations are if you’re pausing or closing your business due to COVID-19.

Supporting small businesses during coronavirus

Use our marketing kit to promote the range of support available to help small businesses during COVID-19.

Guide to continuing your business

Learn steps you can take to help keep your business running during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Budget boost for business

Find out what the 2020-21 Budget means for your business.

Victorian business COVID-19 information

Learn more about COVID business restrictions and support for your Victorian business.

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Support for the cultural and creative sector

$250 million support package announced to support cultural and creative businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

Tax time changes due to COVID-19

It has been a difficult year, but your tax return doesn’t need to be. Find out the how different types of income and expenses may affect your obligations this year.

What to do if you couldn’t pay super on time

Find out what you need to do to meet your super reporting obligations.

Generating jobs for the construction industry

The HomeBuilder initiative has been announced.

Optimising your remote workforce with digital

Find out how the Entrepreneurs’ Programme can help your business adjust to a remote workforce.

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