Coronavirus: Summary assistance document

7 April 2020

To help members find the support that is available during the Coronavirus situation, VACC has developed a summary of government initiatives complete with descriptions and helpful links. 

See here for Federal and State Government assistance available to business

Members are encouraged to read through this extensive list and investigate their options carefully. 

The document covers Federal and State (Victoria and Tasmania) initiatives, including:

• JobKeeper Payment
• Boosting cash flow for employers
• Early access to superannuation
• A hold on evictions for renters
• Increased instant asset write off
• Backing Business Investment (BBI)
• Increased and accelerated income support
• SME Guarantee Scheme
• Assistance to help pay the wages of apprentices or trainees.