JobKeeper 2.0 & Victorian State Government Grants

JobKeeper 2.0

To assist with the ongoing economic impact from COVID-19 the Federal Government have extended the JobKeeper Scheme till March 2021. From 28th September 2020 all employers wanting to claim the JobKeeper payments will need to reassess their eligibility and prove that their downturn has declined based on actual figures. It’s important to note that some business that did not qualify for the original payments may find that they now qualify for the new JobKeeper payments. If you would like to review your current and ongoing eligibility reach out to us on 03 9088 4777.

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Victorian Government Business Grant – Stage 3

Due to the ongoing lockdown in Victoria the State Government have announced third round of Business Grants. There are grants of between $10,000 - $20,000 available for eligible businesses. In order to receive this grant your business needs to be in a nominated sector and:

  • operate a business located within Victoria; and

  • participate in the Commonwealth Government’s JobKeeper Payment schemeExternal link (opens in same window); and

  • employ people and be registered for Workcover InsuranceExternal link (opens in same window) with WorkSafe Victoria; and

  • have had an annual payroll of less than $10 million in 2019-20; and

  • be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST); and

  • hold an Australian Business Number (ABN); and

  • be registered with the responsible Federal or State regulator.

Our team are working hard to contact all clients who we believe will be able to receive this grant to assist with the application process. If you believe you may be eligible, and have not yet heard from our team, please call us on 03 9088 4777.

We are here to ensure each and every one of you are receiving all the financial support available to you at this challenging time.

Jenni Anderson