Posts tagged "COVID-19"

We've put together some frequently asked questions about the next phase of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program. Here are the answers.

Treasury spent three months reviewing JobKeeper, but we know you probably won't read the entire report. Here are three quick takeaways.

Maintaining and elevating employee morale during these times is no easy feat, but should become a business’ number one priority.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has never been better equipped to control the advertising of false cures than now. So is it doing its job?

The JobSeeker COVID-19 supplement has been extended for sole traders, but the government has reduced the total amount available under the program.

JobKeeper has been extended until March 2021 but payments will be reduced and additional eligibility tests will be handed down for SMEs and sole traders.

In-home sensor startup Billy has been acquired by not-for-profit aged care provider ECH, as COVID-19 fast-tracks a move towards tech in the sector.

Insolvency practices are not working for small businesses and must be urgently reformed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Kate Carnell says.

So far, the ATO has processed refunds for more than 1.7 million taxpayers in the busiest start to a financial year in history. But warns of tax time errors.

Can you ask your employees to wear a mask? When should you wear a mask? Here is everything we know based on the latest announcement for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire.

Prudent capital allegedly treated one of its small business clients unfairly, small business ombudsman Kate Carnell says.

The federal government's small business COVID-19 loans scheme will now offer up to $1 million over a five-year term.