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Stage 4 restrictions for Victoria: Metro business closures

3rd Aug, 2020 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced tighter restrictions for Melbourne-based businesses arriving this week, with industry-by-industry guidelines.

Australian arts industry: Grants and funding opportunities

3rd Aug, 2020 |
By Kellie Byrnes

If you’re an artist or work in a role that supports the arts industry, here are some of the major areas of funding and stimulus that may be available to you.

Australian arts industry: Impacts of COVID-19

3rd Aug, 2020 |
By Kellie Byrnes

One of Australia’s largest industries, the arts continues to be deeply impacted by closed borders and social distancing restrictions.

JobKeeper 2.0 – an accountant’s overview

29th Jul, 2020 |
By Joe Kaleb

What’s in the fine print for JobKeeper 2.0? In this article, Chartered Accountant Joe Kaleb provides a summary of key details for small business owners.

The long road to recovery for Australia’s cafés

28th Jul, 2020 |
By Nina Hendy

Cafés have been among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what’s the future look like for our caffeine makers?

How to prepare your business for a JobKeeper audit

28th Jul, 2020 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

It’s not a pleasant thought but, if the ATO came knocking, would you be confident in your business’s ability to pass a JobKeeper audit?

What JobKeeper 2.0 looks like for small businesses

24th Jul, 2020 |
By Nina Hendy

The Federal Government has thrown a lifeline to small businesses, extending JobKeeper payments for six more months.

JobKeeper extended: Tapered payments, ongoing eligibility checks

21st Jul, 2020 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

The Prime Minister has announced extensions to the Government’s two income support schemes, but has made his intentions clear to wean businesses off stimulus as conditions improve.

New $2bn ‘JobTrainer’ stimulus announced

16th Jul, 2020 |
By Benjamin Kluwgant

JobTrainer aims to facilitate the upskilling of thousands of out-of-work Australians, while also extending incentives to businesses that employ apprentices.