Businesses in New South Wales are adjusting to quickly changing guidelines and business operations – to assist, Hub Australia has collated some of the best resources available for businesses in the state.
Sydney City Council | Business support
Sydney City Council have provided a $25 million package to support businesses and reduce the financial impact of COVID-19, with all measures initially in place for six months.
What they’re offering:
- fees waived for Health and Building compliance activities
- waiving standard terms and fees to venues bookings that are unable to proceed
- waiving all footway dining, market permit, and filming fees
- providing flexible approaches for parking and other infringements
Service NSW | Help for Small Businesses
Service NSW has collated a number of government resources and tools to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19, and is working with federal, state and local government and the private sector to bring together support and services.
New South Wales Department of Business
NSW Department of Business has launched initiatives including:
- deferral of payroll tax for all businesses for six months
- the creation of a $1 billion Working for NSW fund to sustain business, create new jobs, and retrain employees
- bringing forward payroll tax cuts by raising the threshold limit to $1 million in 2020-21.
Small Business Commissioner | Information for small business owners
Great advice for small businesses in NSW as to how they can respond to the challenges associated with COVID-19.
SafeWork NSW | Coronavirus advice and guidance for NSW workplaces
SafeWork has provided a comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of businesses in a crisis such as this, along with how to control risks and limit exposure.
