Business COVID-19 support
Financial support & business information during COVID-19
We're here to help businesses. See what support is available from tax relief to financial support packages and more.
What we're doing
At the Council meeting held on Tuesday 25 March, we endorsed a $2.3 million COVID-19 community support package. Details of the packaged included waiving a range of Council fees for businesses including:
- fire safety inspection fees;
- environmental health inspection fees;
- outdoor dining and footpath fees;
- sporting field hire for local sporting groups;
- waiving interest on all overdue rates and charges for the next six months;
- and up to 100% rental relief for Council business tenants and not-for-profit community groups in Council-owned properties.
Other details include providing temporary parking for hospital workers. Further information can be read here.
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- Support for businesses in Australia
- Australian Banking Association support
- ATO support for businesses and employers
- ATO Support for individuals and employees
- NSW Government General Businesses and Employment Information
- NSW Government Health and Economic Stimulus Package
- NSW Small Business Commissioner Information for Small Businesses Owners
- NSW Department of Fair Trading Consumer and Business Rights during COVID-19
Covid-19 business financial support – JobKeeper, support packages, tax relief & schemes
- JobKeeper Payment subsidy for employers and employees
- JobKeeper Payment subsidy for sole traders and other entities
- Financially Distressed Business - Temporary Relief Fact Sheet
- Financial Support for Businesses with Apprentices and Trainees
- Increased and accelerated income support payments
- Early Access to Superannuation
- SME Guarantee Scheme
Commercial and residential tenants
Employee rights & workplace responsibilities during Covid-19
- Alternative work arrangements
- WH&S Advice for Businesses
- Privacy Obligations for Businesses
- Long Service Leave Act Amendment
- Extended construction hours
- Tradespeople working in residential premises
Free training and upskilling
- Fee free TAFE short courses that can be completed in just days or weeks, offering practical skills and experiences across a range of industries.
- Information for international students