Verified Information Sources
Australian Government Whatsapp Link
Australian Government COVID-19 Health Application – Apple & Google
Jobkeeper Payment
Under the JobKeeper Payment, businesses impacted by the Coronavirus will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their employees. Affected employers will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 per eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for a maximum period of 6 months.
Businesses employing people that experienced a 30 per cent fall in revenue since 1 March, 2020.
New Zealanders working for Australian business on 444 visas will be eligible employees under the scheme.
Please remember this payment will be for employees stood down or RE-HIRED
Jobkeepr FACT SHEET
Jobkeeper registration (Employers) Link
Individuals Unemployed due to COVID-19
Partner income assessment raised to almost $80,000 per annum before a Jobseeker is deemed ineligible for the payment.
Jobseeker payment doubled to $1000 a fortnight.
Jobseeker registration (Employees) Link
