Covid-19 Updates
Regular updates for business on the latest announcements from government and industry.
14 April 2021
- Queensland restrictions to ease from 6am Thu 15 April. Masks will no longer be mandatory and will only be required for airports and flying. Here's the updated list of restrictions.
1 April 2021
- Lockdown lifted from 12noon on 1st of April 2021. Some restrictions, including indoor mask wearing, to remain until 15 April. Here is the updated list of business restrictions.
29 March 2021
- Greater Brisbane enters three day lockdown from 5pm Tuesday 29 March 2021. Non-essential businesses to close. Outside of home masks must to be carried at all times and worn in indoor spaces. Here's the full list of business restrictions.
21 January 2021
- Restrictions in Brisbane will ease from 1am Friday 22 January. Here's the updated roadmap including changes to gathering limits and mask requirements.
11 January 2021
- Brisbane lockdown ends but some restrictions to remain place until 22 January. Here's further details on what the changes mean for businesses. You can also read the Premier's statement here.
8 January 2021
- Greater Brisbane enters three day lockdown from 6pm Friday 8 January. Only essential businesses can remain open and mask wearing is mandatory outside the home. Here's the full list of business restrictions.
5 August 2020
- Premier Anastacia Palaszczuk announces the QLD border will close to NSW and ACT from 1am Saturday 8 August. Here's the latest on border closures and a link to apply for a Border Declaration pass.
21 July 2020
- The Federal Government has announced JobKeeper will be extended by 6 months to March 2021. Here's more detail from Treasury. You can also download a fact sheet detailing payment rates and eligibility criteria.
30 June 2020
- Premier advises QLD borders to reopen from Friday 10 July 2020. Restrictions remain in place for travellers from Victoria.
- Stage 3 easing of restrictions to commence from Friday 3 July 2020. Download the latest easing of restrictions roadmap.
16 June 2020
- State Government announces 2nd round of $10,000 grants for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Applications open 1 July 2020.
19 May 2020
- State Government announces $10,000 grants program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
12 May 2020
11 May 2020
27 April 2020
23 April 2020
- State Government appoints Small Business Commissioner to handle leasing disputes during recovery.
16 April 2020
14 April 2020
- Is your business impacted by COVID-19? Use the Business Queensland Business Assistance Finder to discover what support is available to you.
7 April 2020
- National cabinet agrees states and territories will implement a mandatory code of conduct for commercial tenancies.
3 April 2020
2 April 2020
30 March 2020
29 March 2020
- Stay informed. Government launches new “Coronavirus Australia” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, or join the WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android.
27 March 2020
26 March 2020
25 March 2020
24 March 2020
- Updated list of prohibited venues and activities
- Payroll tax relief. How to apply for two month refunds and a three month tax holiday.
23 March 2020
19 March 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in tragic losses of life and an unprecedented level of disruption across society as governments seek to contain the spread of the disease.
For many businesses the impact has been devastating with trade diminished, supply chains in turmoil and forward orders on indefinite hold.
For information and advice about COVID-19 you can call the 24/7 national coronavirus helpline on 1800 020 080. Please also remember that Lifeline provides 24 hour personal crisis support on 13 11 14.
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