Stimulus Package
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JobKeeper Payment Scheme Extension

The purpose of this Fact Sheet is to enable you to make a quick assessment of your eligibility for the Government's JobKeeper Payment Scheme extension beyond the original end date of 27 September 2020.  It is not a comprehensive guide as the…
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JobKeeper Payment Wage Subsidy Measures

The Government announced a “JobKeeper” payment scheme to subsidise wage payments for eligible businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The payments will comprise of a payment of $1,500 per fortnight, for each eligible employee, for…
Centrelink
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Client impact statement: Accessing Coronavirus supplement payment for sole traders and casuals

In response to the economic downturn caused by COVID-19, the federal government has made amendments to current social security rules for the six-month period 27 April 2020 to 27 October 2020. Essentially, sole traders and self-employed persons…
Early Access to Super
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Client impact statement: Early access to superannuation for individuals

The government will allow individuals affected by COVID-19 to withdraw $10,000 from their superannuation account in 2019/20 under the hardship provisions. Also, a further $10,000 can be withdrawn if necessary, in the 2020/21 income year. Eligible…
bank loan
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Client impact statement: Government introduces Coronavirus SME guarantee scheme for bank loans

In light of the economic impact from COVID-19, the federal government will provide a guarantee of 50 per cent to registered lenders to support short-term unsecured loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This measure will assist otherwise…