Explained: The COVID-19 support payments available to businesses in the Northern Territory
There is support available for those businesses affected by the snap lockdown in July, and by the continuing dearth of tourism dollars.
Explained: The COVID-19 support available to small businesses in Queensland
Snap lockdowns in Queensland, plus domestic and international border closures, are having an effect on SMEs. Here's the support available.
Accountants face a catch-22 over charging for accountants letters
Accountants are facing a catch-22 as small businesses ask them to issue so-called accountant letters for COVID-19 grant applications free of charge.
Confusion, uncertainty and compliance: The cost of varying COVID-19 support
Under the current fragmented approach to COVID-19 support, businesses in each state contend with different systems with varying eligibility.
NSW Premier says 400 new staff added to Service NSW as confusion grows over COVID-19 business support
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said about 400 extra staff have joined Service NSW this week to help handle a spike in enquiries from small businesses about coronavirus support payments.
COVID-19 lockdowns: A state-by-state guide to business support
As state governments across Australia continue to impose restrictions in response to the Delta strain of COVID-19, we've collated the business support available.
Xero launches COVID-19 grant tool to help SMEs navigate eligibility rules
Accounting platform Xero has launched a new software function to help small businesses navigate confusing eligibility requirements for COVID-19 government support.
Why this NSW small business owner says the COVID-19 support package is ‘unfair’
Small businesses in New South Wales say the latest round of COVID-19 business support lacks a clear eligibility criteria and leaves out small operators.
“Give us a narrative”: Small business owner Rachel Slattery calls on government for guidance
"For small businesses, dealing with the government is a web of complexity," writes Rachel Slattery, the director of Slatterys and community-driven events including Tech23 and AgileAus.
Melbourne-based Atiyah has fallen through the cracks of the COVID support system — here’s what founder Ben Armstrong wants to change
"To achieve startup success, outstanding support is needed, with many businesses (as well as our own) sadly falling through the COVID-19 support system," writes Ben Armstrong.
