COVID-19: Find information about the JobKeeper Payment and other support for business on our coronavirus page. If your business is based in Victoria, you can find information about business restrictions on Business Victoria’s website. ×

JobKeeper Payment for employers and employees

Under the JobKeeper payment, businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be able to access a payment to continue paying their employees. 

JobKeeper Payment for sole traders and other entities

If you're a sole trader or self-employed, you may be eligible to receive $1500 per fortnight if your turnover has reduced.

Relief for commercial tenants

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

Boosting cash flow for employers

Payments to provide cash flow support to businesses and not-for-profit entities that employ staff.

Early access to superannuation

Find out how you can access your super early, if you've been financially affected by COVID-19.

Increasing the Instant Asset Write-Off

Learn how the instant asset write-off threshold has been increased and expanded to include more businesses.

Supporting apprentices and trainees

If you employ an apprentice or trainee you may be eligible for a wage subsidy of 50% of their wage.

State and territory information, grants and assistance

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

Supporting the flow of credit

Learn about actions to support the flow of credit in the Australian economy, including for small and medium businesses.

Assistance for affected regions, communities and industries

Find out about the COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund and how to apply.

Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses

Learn about changes to bankruptcy law as part of the government's economic response.

Increased and accelerated income support

Learn about income support payments and the new time limited Coronavirus Supplement.

Backing Business Investment (BBI)

Read about support for business investment and economic growth by accelerating depreciation deductions.

International Freight Assistance Mechanism

Find out about freight assistance for Australian agriculture and seafood exporters.

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund Round 13 - COVID-19 Collaborative Research Projects

Find out how to get funding for joint Australian and Indian research.

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) - Coronavirus Research Response - 2020 Rapid Response Digital Health Infrastructure

Find out how to get funding for developing digital health infrastructure that has the potential to increase the speed and quality of health system responses during acute crises.

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) - Coronavirus Research Response - 2020 Communication Strategies and Approaches During Outbreaks

Find out how to get funding for research into how effective communication approaches during outbreaks can lead to better health outcomes.

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