GOVV | SUPPORTING | Victorian businesses during COVID-19 | Friday 8 May 2020

[Edited extract from public address]

The Victorian Government has compiled a list of resources to assist businesses impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).

This includes health advice, information for businesses, support available from the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments, and a tool to help you find out what your business may be eligible for.

For more information, refer to the list below or visit business.vic.gov.au.

Commercial tenancy relief scheme

The Victorian Government has announced a commercial tenancy relief scheme to support commercial tenants and landlords who are struggling with economic disruption due to coronavirus. The scheme includes a six-month moratorium on evictions for eligible commercial tenants and land tax relief for eligible commercial landlords, along with mediation services to help businesses and landlords reach agreements, available through the Victorian Small Business Commission. More

Working for Victoria

The Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative can help you find people with the skills and experience you need to meet your business needs. Register your requirements for talent on the site. Job seekers in Victoria are also invited to register to access new work opportunities. More

Victorian tax relief for eligible businesses

The State Revenue Office has put several tax measures in place to help small businesses during the pandemic. These include waived payroll tax, waived liquor licence fees, and land tax deferral.  More

Coronavirus (COVID-19) health advice

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has coronavirus health advice for all Victorians. Find COVID-19 symptoms, updates, resources and advice for the public, health professionals, education services and the media on their website. More

JobKeeper for employers and sole traders

The Federal Government has announced the new JobKeeper payment. If your business has been impacted by the coronavirus, you may be able to access a wage subsidy to continue paying your employees. Eligible employers will be able to claim $1,500 fortnightly per eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for a maximum of six months. More for Employers. More for Sole traders

Support for apprentices and trainees

If you employ an apprentice or trainee you may be eligible for a wage subsidy of 50% of their wage paid from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020. You can register for the subsidy from early April 2020. More

More federal support for businesses

Employers and sole traders can access a variety of support initiatives to get them through this time. Some of these measures include early access to superannuation, boosting cash for employers and increases to the instant asset write off. The Business.gov.au website has details for sole traders, employers and companies. More

ATO supports businesses in time of crisis

To assist businesses experiencing financial difficulty as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Australian Tax Office is implementing a series of relief options. These relief options will not be automatically applied, so you need to contact them to discuss. More

WorkSafe information on infectious diseases

To help you navigate the pandemic, WorkSafe has the latest information for employers on coronavirus (COVID-19) and preventing infectious diseases in the workplace. More

Network with Victorian business owners

Looking for a place to network with other Victorian small business owners while you work virtually and socially distance? Join our Facebook Group, I am a small business owner in Victoria, Australia and connect with over 17,000 members of Victoria's small business community. More


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State Government of Victoria
Address: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Tel: 13 22 15
Email: info@business.vic.gov.au
Website: www.business.vic.gov.au