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.
Small businesses now able to claim JobMaker hiring credits Cashflow Eloise Keating 3 February 2021 Small businesses can begin claiming hiring credits under the federal government’s JobMaker program this week, with the first quarterly claim period opening on Monday.
Domino’s becomes latest company to give back JobKeeper Retail Eloise Keating 29 January 2021 Pizza chain Domino’s is the latest big business to hand back JobKeeper payments, joining Toyota, Super Retail Group and Iluka Resources.
HomeBuilder leads to spike in material and labour costs, hitting smaller builders where it hurts Construction & Engineering Matt Johnson 29 January 2021 The price of building materials shot up after HomeBuilder was announced in June, says Builders Collective of Australia head Phil Dwyer.
Labor calls for JobKeeper inquiry as minerals miner Iluka repays $13.6 million in subsidies after recording strong sales Finance Lois Maskiell 28 January 2021 Labor is pressuring the Morrison government to call an inquiry into the JobKeeper scheme, as another firm repays $13.6 million in subsidies.
Dan Tehan hints at tailored support for tourism businesses, as domestic travel fails to fill the expenditure gap Stimulus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 25 January 2021 The Morrison government is considering further support for tourism businesses hard-hit by ongoing border closures.
Ongoing travel restrictions put 32,000 tourism businesses at risk of failing, as end of JobKeeper looms Stimulus Lois Maskiell 22 January 2021 The tourism industry is calling for support from the federal government, as new research shows 32,000 operators could fail this year.