Queensland Lockdown Government Support Packages
2021 COVID-19 Business Support Packages
Coronavirus affected small and medium Queensland businesses will have access to support payments with the Queensland state government announcing its first COVID-19 package for the sector since the introduction of snap lockdowns.
Who is eligible?
The grant provides support to employing small and medium businesses across Queensland impacted by the Southeast Queensland lockdown that commenced on 31 July 2021. Your business does not have to be located in Southeast Queensland, but you must have experienced at least a 30% reduction in turnover as a result of the lockdown.
Small and medium businesses are defined as having:
- a turnover of more than $75,000 per annum
- an annual payroll in Queensland of up to $10 million.
Grants are also available for large businesses in the hospitality and tourism sector operating in the 11 local government areas in the lockdown (see appendix), subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
How much is the payment?
You may be eligible to receive a grant of $5,000 (excluding GST). This grant may be used for business expenses.
How to apply?
Applications for the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants will open in mid-August. You will need to apply online with supporting evidence.
All eligible businesses who apply for a grant during the 3-month application period will receive funding.
More information on how to apply, including the opening date for applications, will be available in the coming days in the link below:
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/covid19-support-grants
Individuals – COVID-19 Disaster Payment – Queensland – If You Don’t Currently Receive a Centrelink Payment
This support payment will be available from Services Australia and paid to the individual impacted.
Who is eligible?
To get the payment, you need to meet all eligibility rules that apply.
This includes all these rules:
- you’re an Australian resident or hold a visa that gives you the right to work in Australia
- you’re 17 years or older
- you didn’t get an income support payment, Education Allowance or ABSTUDY Living Allowance during the payment period.
- you didn’t get the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, a state or territory pandemic payment or a state small business payment for the same period
- you lost income and didn’t have any appropriate paid leave entitlements.
- you lived in, worked from, or visited a Commonwealth-declared COVID-19 hotspot that is subject to a state restricted movement order (see list below)
- you have been unable to earn your usual income of 8 hours or more, or a full day’s work because you were in the COVID-19 hotspot and were subject to restricted movement.
How much is the payment?
- $750 per week where you lose 20 hours or more of work
- $450 per week where you lose between 8 and 19 hours of work
This payment will continue for the length of time the lockdown remains in place, and the above LGA’s are declared a Commonwealth Hotspot.
How to claim?
Australian residents must claim online. To claim online, you need a MyGov account linked to Centrelink.
You can submit your claim from Sunday 8 August 2021.
Further details can be found using the link below:
Individuals – COVID-19 Disaster Payment – Queensland – If You Get a Centrelink Payment
This is a lump-sum payment for people who get an income support payment. You must also have lost hours of work and income because of a Queensland COVID-19 public health order.
Who is eligible?
To get the COVID-19 Disaster Payment, you need to meet all eligibility rules that apply.
This includes all these rules:
- you get an income support payment, Education Allowance or ABSTUDY Living Allowance
- you’re 17 years or older
- you’re not getting the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment, a state or territory pandemic payment or a state small business payment for the same period
- you lived in, or worked from or visited a Commonwealth-declared COVID-19 hotspot that is subject to a state restricted movement order
- you were unable to work and earn your usual income of 8 hours or more or a full day’s work because you were in the COVID-19 hotspot and are subject to restricted movement
- you don’t have any appropriate paid leave entitlements.
How much is the payment?
The COVID-19 Disaster Payment is $200 each week if you get an eligible income support payment. You’ll get this amount on top of your regular payment.
How to Claim?
Australian residents must claim online. To claim online, you need a MyGov account linked to Centrelink.
You can submit your claim from Sunday 8 August 2021.
Further details can be found using the link below:
If you need assistance in accessing the above support payments or Grants or help understanding what this means for your business, give us a call on 1300 620 345 or email us at avance@avance.com.au
