Tag: COVID19

The JobMaker Hiring Credits scheme involves wage subsidies for businesses that increase their headcounts by hiring young workers aged 16-35 years.  These new employees will have been receiving a government payment such as JobSeeker, Youth Allowance or the Parenting Payment for at least two of the six fortnights prior to being employed into the role with you. Employees must also work a minimum average of 20 hours per week during…  Read more

On Sunday 13 September 2020 the Victorian Government announced a $3 billion business support package comprising cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support. Key points include: Over $1.1 billion in cash grants will support small and medium-sized businesses that are most affected by coronavirus restrictions including $822 million as part of the third round of the Business Support Fund. Around 75,000 eligible businesses with payrolls up to $10 million will…  Read more