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Relief for commercial tenants

The Government has announced a range of measures to help renters including a mandatory code of conduct for commercial tenancies.

JobKeeper Payment for employers and employees

Employers affected by the coronavirus may be eligible to claim a fortnightly payment of $1500 per eligible employee until 27 September 2020.

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 due to the coronavirus.

Boosting cash flow for employers

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

Supporting apprentices and trainees

If you employ an apprentice or trainee you may be eligible for a wage subsidy of 50 per cent of their wage paid from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020. Register for the subsidy from early April 2020.

Increased and accelerated income support

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

Early access to superannuation

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

Assistance for affected regions, communities and industries

$1 billion to support regions and communities most significantly affected by the coronavirus to recover. The funds will be available in the next few months and over the year ahead.

Supporting the flow of credit

Learn about the coordinated action to support the flow of credit in the Australian economy, in particular for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses

Learn about the temporary relief for companies and directors.

Increasing the Instant Asset Write-Off

The instant asset write-off threshold has been increased from $30,000 to $150,000 and expanded to include businesses with aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 million until 30 June 2020.

State and territory information, grants and assistance

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

Backing Business Investment (BBI)

A time limited 15 month investment incentive to support business investment and economic growth over the short term, by accelerating depreciation deductions.

International Freight Assistance Mechanism

The Australian Government is establishing an International Freight Assistance Mechanism to back Australia’s agriculture and seafood export sectors.

Support for existing government program participants and applicants

Existing government program grantees may be eligible to seek additional time to meet reporting obligations or to complete projects if impacted by the coronavirus.

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