Top 10 COVID-19 frequently asked questions from business owners

Yes, there is support available for Victorian businesses impacted by COVID-19. To learn more about the business grants and support, go to the Victoria Government website.

Yes, there is support available for NSW businesses impacted by COVID-19. For the latest information go to the Service NSW website.

COVID-19 business restrictions are implemented by your state or territory government. You can stay up-to-date on the latest restrictions in your area:

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

Yes, there is COVID-19 financial assistance support available to sole traders and small business owners. You can find the latest government support relevant to your state or territory.

Yes, there is a range of COVID-19 assistance for business owners being delivered by the Australian Government (federal) and the state and territory governments.

Yes, there is support available to for QLD businesses impacted by COVID-19. You can find the latest business assistance on the Business Queensland website.

Yes, there is support available for ACT businesses impacted by COVID-19. For the latest information go to the ACT Government website.

Employers can only make their employees to be vaccinated where:

• a specific law (such as a state or territory public health order) requires an employee to be vaccinated
• the requirement is permitted by an enterprise agreement, other registered agreement or employment contract
• it would be lawful and reasonable for an employer to give their employees a direction to be vaccinated, which is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Running a business can be stressful and may come with mental health challenges. With ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, it's important you know what resources and support is available for you and your employees.

The COVID-19 Disaster Payment is a support payment for workers adversely affected by a state public health order. It is administered by Services Australia.

It is a lump sum payment to help workers unable to earn income due to a COVID-19 state public health order. This may involve:

• a lockdown
• a hotspot
• movement restrictions.

The amount you can get will depend on your location and your individual circumstances.

Check if you can get the payment if you’re in any of these areas:

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Queensland
• Victoria
• Northern Territory.