JobKeeper Payment Scheme
Yesterday the Federal Government announced what they are calling the JobKeeper Payment to support businesses significantly affected by the Coronavirus crisis and to help keep Australians employed.
COVID-19 – Government Stimulus Package Announced: What You Need to Know
Dear Clients
The Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews this morning announced Step 1 measures to be imposed in Victoria at 12.00 midday yesterday, to contain the Coronavirus. The Premier’s announcement focused on limiting peoples attendance at social venues, including;
- Pubs, registered and licenced clubs (excluding bottle shops attached to these venues), hotels (excluding accommodation)
- Gyms and indoor sporting venues
- Cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos, and night clubs
- Restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery
- Religious gatherings, places of worship, weddings or funerals (in enclosed spaces and other than very small groups and where the 1 person per 4 square metre rule applies).
There are no fixed timelines attached to these restrictions being lifted. Unless VACC members fall into one of the above categories they should continue with the running of their businesses but with all care taken to maximise social distancing. Where staff can work from home employers should consider if this is an option for them.Read More
BREAKING NEWS – Government announces increased tax benefits in response to the Coronavirus
The Government has announced its economic response to the Coronavirus in the form of a $17.6
billion economic stimulus package. The package has been marketed as a measure to protect
the economy by maintaining confidence, supporting investment and keeping people in their jobs.
It is expected that an appropriate package of Bills (which will provide further detail in relation to the
proposed measures) will be introduced into Parliament in the final sitting week in March 2020 (i.e.,
presumably from 23 March 2020) for urgent consideration and passage.
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