Update on Coronavirus Measures:
Changes to JobKeeper Payment
On August 7, the Government announced further changes to the JobKeeper payment including the reference date for determining employee eligibility for the existing scheme and the extension. On July 21, the Government announced the extension of the JobKeeper Payment by a further six months to 28 March 2021. The payment rate will be reduced and a lower payment rate will be introduced for those who work fewer hours. Learn more about the JobKeeper Payment for employers and employees or sole traders and other entities.
Business.gov.au – https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business
Treasury(includes updates to fact sheets – https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/jobkeeper
ATO – https://www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/
Previous Information:
Update on Coronavirus Measures Media Statement, 9 April 2020
Hardship Provisions for Energy, Water and Rates
Early Childhood Education Care Relief Package Media Release, 2 April 2020
$130 billion Job Keeper Payment Media Release, 30 March 2020
Update on Coronavirus Measures Media Statement, 30 March 2020
Elective Surgery Media Statement, 25 March 2020
National COVID-19 Coordination Commission Media Statement, 25 March 2020
Update on Coronavirus Measures Media Statement, 24 March 2020
Economic Stimulus Package – Media Release, 22 March 2020
Economic Stimulus Package – Media Release, 12 March 2020
Overview of Economic Response to the Coronavirus
For more information:
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE