Covid-19 Updates

Regular updates for business on the latest announcements from government and industry.

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

• Federal Treasurer's statement regarding the economic impact of COVID-19.

11 May 2020

• Business restrictions to ease from 11.59pm on 15 May.

27 April 2020

• ATO extends deadline for enrolling for the initial periods of JobKeeper out to 31 May 2020. 

23 April 2020

• State Government appoints Small Business Commissioner to handle leasing disputes during recovery.

16 April 2020

• Employers can officially apply for the JobKeeper scheme from Monday 20 April. 

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

• Brisbane City Council commits to seven day payment terms for small business suppliers.

2 April 2020

• Registrations open for 50% wage subsidies for apprentices.

30 March 2020

• $130 billion JobKeeper payments package. Prime Minister announces $1500 per fortnight per elligible employee.

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

• Detailed explanation of Stage 2 Stimulus Package from our major partners at Northern Business Consultants.

26 March 2020

• Brisbane City Council parking meters switched off + $5 flat rate at council car parks.

25 March 2020

• Queensland border restrictions. Closure from midnight 25 March.

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

• Federal Government support - CCIQ summary

19 March 2020

• Brisbane City Council waives charges, rents, levies & permit fees.