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.

States and territories may have different recommendations for testing and reporting positive results based on their public health orders.

Stay up-to-date on the latest information on rapid antigen testing in your state or territory:

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

Find more information about rapid antigen tests for business owners.

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.