Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: We are currently updating information following recent Queensland and Australian Government announcements. Find assistance and support for coronavirus affected businesses and industries.
Coronavirus (COVID‑19)
Find coronavirus information and assistance for businesses from the Queensland and Australian Governments
Essential information
Updated: 2:22pm AEST on Thursday, 2 April 2020
- JobKeeper payment: You may be eligible for an Australian Government subsidy to continue paying your employees. Sole traders may also be eligible.
- Business closures: Latest information on non-essential business closures.
- Queensland border closures: Information about Queensland state border access restrictions, including who is exempt. You can also read the Chief Health Officer directive on border closures for more information.
- Payroll tax relief package: You may be eligible for one or more of a range of payroll tax relief measures.
- Power bill relief: Your business may be eligible for a $500 rebate off energy bills (PDF, 153KB) if you consume less than 100,000kWh. This will be automatically applied on your business electricity bills.
- Supply chain matching: To solve difficulties in getting vital materials and supplies, Queensland manufacturers and businesses should complete the Manufacturers' Supply Matching request form.
- Supplier registration: For supply chain matching and support, register your business's capability and capacity details on Queensland Government's ICN Gateway.
- Business support fact sheet: Read a summary of Queensland Government support for businesses (PDF, 186KB).
- Hold on evictions for renters: Read about new measures for commercial and residential tenancies in financial distress.
- Contact us: Phone the Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687 or take our business impact survey so we can link you with relevant support.