Australia’s first JobKeeper fraud conviction sees Melbourne man fined thousands of dollars Fraud Lois Maskiell 25 February 2021 The ATO has secured its first criminal conviction for JobKeeper fraud, after a man was found guilty of falsely claiming he was a sole trader.
Victorian government announces $143 million COVID-19 support package for business: Here’s what SMEs need to know Arts & Media Lois Maskiell 22 February 2021 Victoria has announced a $143 million relief package for businesses affected by the Valentines Day and Lunar New Year lockdown.
Cochlear to return $23 million in JobKeeper payments Finance Eloise Keating 19 February 2021 Hearing-implant maker Cochlear is the latest large company to commit to paying back JobKeeper wage subsidies.
Seven West Media reports $116 million half-year net profit, with no plans to return $47 million in JobKeeper subsidies Arts & Media Stephen Mayne 17 February 2021 At $47 million, Seven West Media will finish in the top 100 national recipients of JobKeeper... although the government won't confirm this.
Collins Foods to give back $1.8 million in JobKeeper for now-closed Sizzler stores Coronavirus Lois Maskiell 16 February 2021 Collins Foods will give back $1.8 million in JobKeeper received by its nine Sizzler restaurants in the final months before they closed down.
As lockdowns become the new normal, what support should state governments give SMEs hit by snap restrictions? Hospitality Lois Maskiell 16 February 2021 Victoria’s lockdown has put COVID-19 relief in the spotlight, as business groups urge the state to compensate businesses hit by restrictions.
State by state: Here’s how many people received JobKeeper 1.0 and 2.0 Finance Michelle Grattan 15 February 2021 As JobKeeper enters its final weeks, the government has released the latest ATO breakdown of the numbers coming off the program.
Small business groups urge the federal government to offer $5,000 financial advice subsidies to SMEs Finance Lois Maskiell 11 February 2021 Small business advocates are urging the government to give SMEs grants of up to $5,000 for financial advice after JobKeeper comes to an end.
Federal government considers turning JobKeeper into HECS-style loans for virus-hit businesses Politics Lois Maskiell 5 February 2021 Small businesses could soon access revenue-contingent loans, following the federal government’s consideration of a HECS-style loan scheme.
Auditor-General launches probe into ATO’s handling of JobKeeper Politics Lois Maskiell 4 February 2021 The Auditor-General is investigating the ATO’s administration of JobKeeper, after criticism from Labor about the scheme's lack of oversight.
