The recent JobKeeper initiative is a wage subsidy paid to eligible employers, who may receive $1,500 per fortnight per eligible employee.
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$1,500 JobKeeper subsidy to keep staff employed
One of the latest Government initiatives to help keep businesses afloat is the recent $1,500 JobKeeper subsidy. Employers will be paid a subsidy of $1,500 per fortnight per employee if they meet certain criteria. Click here to read more
The second $66.1bn government stimulus package
Released on 22nd March 2020, the second round of government stimulus package includes:
early release of superannuation - individuals in financial distress may be able to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in this financial year, and the next ;
temporary reduction of pension draw down rates for this financial year, and the next;
deeming rates have been reduced;
supplements increased, access extended and eased; and
bankruptcy safety net
Click to read more about what the stimulus package includes for individuals and businesses.
Widespread reports of COVID-19 malicious scams being sent to Australians
There has been a significant increase in Australians being targeted with COVID-19 related scams and fishing emails. These phishing emails are often sophisticated, preying on people’s desire for information and imitating trusted and well-known organisations or government agencies.
Click here to read more about these scams, and how to avoid them