JobKeeper, insolvency and HomeBuilder: The early-January policy changes SMEs need to know about
From the JobKeeper extension to a new insolvency process, here are four policy changes SMEs need to know about that will start in early-2021.
ATO issues guidance for newly eligible JobKeeper employees, with or without STP
The ATO has published new information for businesses that are adding newly eligible employees to the JobKeeper program.
JobKeeper 2.0: New turnover test for legacy businesses reducing hours
A new JobKeeper turnover test will be introduced for businesses kicked off the wage subsidy programthat still wish to reduce worker hours.
JobKeeper 2.0: Finance Minister rules out maintaining $1,500 rate
JobKeeper payments will be reduced at the end of September, despite calls by the opposition and businesses to maintain the $1,500 rate.
JobKeeper eligibility eased for businesses, as government pledges $15.6 billion more for wage subsidies
More Australian businesses will keep receiving JobKeeper wage subsidies from September, with the federal government easing the eligibility criteria for both businesses and employees.
Cormann: JobKeeper will end in September after all, with further support based on “assessed need”
Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the "unbelievably generous" JobKeeper program will end, but struggling businesses will still be able to seek support.
Morrison confirms “further phase” of income support after JobKeeper expires
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged more income support past September amid an ongoing review of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program.
