Cormann: JobKeeper will end in September after all, with further support based on “assessed need”
Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the "unbelievably generous" JobKeeper program will end, but struggling businesses will still be able to seek support.
“More to say soon”: Victorian government tight-lipped on help for Melbourne businesses hit by lockdowns
The Victorian government says it will soon reveal more information about crucial financial support for businesses in damage control.
Morrison confirms “further phase” of income support after JobKeeper expires
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged more income support past September amid an ongoing review of the JobKeeper wage subsidy program.
JobKeeper: Treasury considers monthly eligibility tests, as Grattan Institute pushes for an overhaul
The Grattan Institute argues the Morrison government should drop an additional $70-$90 billion into the economy, including by extending JobKeeper.
ATO receives 3,000 JobKeeper rort tip-offs: Here’s how to prepare your business for a potential audit
Dodgy businesses should be concerned about a review, but legitimate businesses also shouldn’t get complacent about facing a possible audit.
JobKeeper: Tax office grants additional time for some sole traders to report income
The ATO will give some sole traders extra time to lodge their 2018-19 income tax returns, in order to apply for JobKeeper payments.
Where has Australia relied most on JobKeeper? Treasury reveals application numbers by postcode
A postcode by postcode analysis of JobKeeper applications reveals the areas most reliant on wage subsidies as Morrison draws a line under the package.
What happened to those 150,000 firms in JobKeeper limbo? The ATO can’t say
After revealing 150,000 businesses failed to make JobKeeper declarations for last month, the ATO says it is not able to say how many received payments before the cut-off.
Who you gonna call? Confusion abounds for employers and workers in JobKeeper disputes
Who’s responsible for picking up the pieces when an eligible worker gets left out of the JobKeeper program? The Australian Taxation Office, Fair Work Ombudsman and Fair Work Commission all have a role to play.
As JobKeeper ends early for childcare centres, business owners raise concerns about ‘transition’ plan
JobKeeper payments for childcare centres will end in less than a month, in the first major change to the federal government's wage subsidy scheme.
JobKeeper verdict in July as Australia prepares for first recession in 29 years
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called time on Australia's 29-year growth run, revealing JobKeeper changes will be finalised in July.
Dymocks stoush with casual workers raises JobKeeper eligibility questions
A stoush between a Dymocks franchisee and the Young Workers Centre has exposed some jagged edges in the design of the JobKeeper program for casual workers.
