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Unwinding COVID-19 Relief COVID-19 support will roll back as states and territories reach vaccination targets.   The National Plan, the road map out of COVID-19, does more than provide greater freedoms at 70% and 80% full vaccination rates, it withdraws the steady stream of Commonwealth financial support to individuals and business impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns and border closures. We look at the impact and the support that remains in place. For further information, please click the 'Read More' button below.

Unwinding COVID-19 Relief

COVID-19 support will roll back as states and territories reach vaccination targets. The National Plan, the road map out of COVID-19, does more than provide greater freedoms at 70% and 80% full vaccination rates, it withdraws the steady stream of Commonwealth financial support to individuals and business impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns and border closures. We…
Are COVID-19 grants and funding tax free?

Are COVID-19 Grants and Funding Tax Free?

Most people would think that money provided by the Government to support people and business during a crisis would be tax free? Otherwise, it’s like giving money with one hand and then taking it away with the other, isn’t it? But, the tax laws don’t work like that. To make a payment tax-free, legislation is…
Australia Lockdown support: Update

COVID-19: Lockdown Support Update

The support available to individuals and business has been constantly evolving and changing. Here’s a summary of where support stands around the country. For Individuals From 2 August 2021, the COVID-19 Disaster Payment has increased to a maximum of $750 per week for those who have lost 20 hours of work or more, and $450…
COVID-19: Can building work continue during the lockdown?

COVID-19: Can Building Work Continue During the Lockdown?

Yes. All building activity can continue subject to meeting the COVID-19 safety plan for construction sites. The HIA have compiled the following information to help and support the Construction and Trade industries during this lockdown period.  Builders need to create a COVID-19 Safety Plan online for all building work at unoccupied sites. There are different…
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COVID-19: August 2021 Lockdown – Our Response

In light of the recent COVID-19 lockdown announcement, The Garis Group would like to inform everyone that there have been no cases of COVID-19 detected at our office. However per the advice of NSW Health and relevant authorities, The Garis Group team will be working remotely. We are currently in the processes of rescheduling face…
NSW & VIC Businesses in Lockdown

UPDATE: COVID-19 What lockdown support is available to NSW business?

If your business is adversely impacted by NSW lockdowns, support is available. The NSW and Federal Governments have released a series of measures to support business during extended lockdowns of four weeks or more. Up to $100,000 in weekly JobSaver cashflow support payments Up to $15,000 through the expanded NSW 2021 COVID-19 business grants program…
UPDATE Available COVID-19 Lockdown Support for Individuals

COVID-19 UPDATE: What Support is available for Individuals?

If you can’t work because you or someone in your household is impacted by COVID-19, support is available. There are two payments accessible to individuals: the COVID-19 Disaster Payment; and, the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment. How to Apply for Support You can apply for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment or the top-up income support payment through…
JobSaver applications open in NSW

COVID-19: JobSaver Applications Open in NSW

Businesses in NSW can now apply for JobSaver payments of up to $10,000 each week if they have experienced at least a 30 per cent decline in turnover since the start of the Greater Sydney lockdown. Applications for JobSaver will open from Monday, and will see businesses and not-for-profits receive 40 per cent of their weekly…
What Lockdown Support is Available to NSW Businesses?

COVID-19: What Lockdown Support is Available to NSW Businesses?

If your business has been adversely impacted by the recent lockdown in NSW, support is available. The NSW and Federal Governments have announced a series of new measures to support business during extended lockdowns of four weeks or more. Up to $15,000 through the expanded NSW 2021 COVID-19 business grants program Up to $10,000 cashflow…
What Lock Down Support is Available for Individuals

COVID19: What Lock Down Support is Available for Individuals

If you can’t work because you or someone in your household is impacted by COVID-19, support is available. There are two payments accessible to individuals: the COVID-19 Disaster Payment; and, the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment. How to Apply for Support You can apply for the COVID-19 Disaster Payment through your MyGov account if you have created and linked a Centrelink…
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