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

Jobs Hub

Early Childhood Education Care Relief Package Media Release, 2 April 2020

$130 billion Job Keeper Payment Media Release, 30 March 2020

JobKeeper Payment

Update on Coronavirus Measures Media Statement, 30 March 2020

$1.1 billion for Mental Health, Medicare and Domestic Violence Services Media Statement, 29 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

TREASURY DEPARTMENT

Treasury Fact Sheets