To assist and support Central Highlands clubs, leagues and associations impacted by COVID-19, we have compiled a list of the latest government announcements that may be applicable to community sport.
Australian Government
Organisations impacted by COVID-19 may be able to claim a fortnightly subsidy of $1,500 per eligible employee to continue paying their employees.
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The Australian Government will provide tax-free cash flow boosts of between $20,000 and $100,000 to eligible organisations, delivered through credits in the activity statement system, when eligible businesses lodge their Business Activity Statements.
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The Australian Government is supporting small business to retain their apprentices and trainees. Eligible employers can apply for a wage subsidy of 50% of the apprentice’s or trainee’s wage paid during the nine months from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020.
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Contact your Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider to discuss eligibility.
State Government
Businesses with annual taxable wages up to $3M will have their payroll tax for the 2019-2020 financial year waived. Eligible businesses must continue to lodge returns but do not need to make further payments for this financial year. Businesses will also be eligible to defer any payroll tax liability for the first three months of the 2020-21 financial year until 1 January 2021.
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Businesses that have paid for a renewable liquor licence for 2020 will be reimbursed their licence fee and those yet to pay will have the fee waived.
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The Victorian Government has announced a $500 million package, the Business Support Fund, to support small businesses that employ staff and are subject to closure or highly impacted by the shutdown restrictions announced by the Victorian Government as a result of COVID-19.
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