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JobKeeper Alternative Eligibility Tests

The ATO has just released Alternative Tests for the JobKeeper payment which expands eligibility from the initial basic test. This is good news for many businesses, particularly startups, those affected by last year’s droughts and those with variable revenues. Basic Test If you satisfy the eligibility requirements for the basic test, you can ignore the […]

Fair Work Clerks Award Amendment

Fair Work has amended the Clerks Award during coronavirus On 28th March 2020 the Fair Work Commission made a determination varying the Clerks Award. Here are a few things it covers: Minimum engagement/pay for part-time and casual employees working from home Part-time employees who have agreed with their employer to work from home can have […]

‘Job Seeker’ payment makes up Government’s 3rd stimulus package

As we try to catch a breath from all the chaos going on with Coronavirus, we just got word of the Australian Government’s latest stimulus package. This package focuses on the ‘job seeker’ payment, aimed at helping businesses keep their staff, which will be a lifeline for many people over the coming months. Here a […]

‘Job Keeper’ payment makes up Government’s 3rd stimulus package

As we try to catch a breath from all the chaos going on with Coronavirus, we just got word of the Australian Government’s latest stimulus package. This package focuses on the ‘job keeper’ payment, aimed at helping businesses keep their staff, which will be a lifeline for many people over the coming months. Here a […]

What the Coronavirus Stimulus Package means for you – March 13, 2020

It’s hard to escape the news of the Coronavirus as it continues to have a huge impact on people across the world. Closer to home, the Morrison Government has announced a stimulus package in response to the anticipated economic downturn. This package includes a number of economic stimulus measures, most targeted at helping small to […]

Second stimulus package announced – March 23, 2020

The Australian Government has announced a second stimulus package as we continue to fight COVID-19. The $66 billion dollar coronavirus stimulus provides relief for small businesses, casuals and welfare recipients. Following the government’s first stimulus package less than 2 weeks ago, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said “we now expect the economic shock to be deeper, wider […]