“Leap of faith”: Businesses mull ‘ATO discretion’ amid wage subsidy eligibility uncertainty
Small businesses and startups are calling for the Morrison government and the ATO to clarify wage subsidy eligibility rules.
What Morrison’s stimulus packages mean for startups, and survival tips for those who can’t apply
With so many coronavirus announcements for SMEs, you could be left wondering where your startup sits. Here's a rundown of the support available to you.
Startup sector calls on government for “urgent and critical” support during COVID-19 crisis
There are calls government support tailored to high-growth tech companies, amid claims the sector has been “bought to its knees” by the COVID-19 crisis.
Government unveils $130 billion wage subsidy for small business, including sole traders
The federal government has unveiled an unprecedented wage subsidy scheme that will see business payroll supported through the coronavirus crisis.
What the government’s second stimulus package offers employers… and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be
The federal government came out swinging yesterday and announced part two of its COVID-19 stimulus plan, bringing the total package to $189 billion.
Why the federal government’s coronavirus stimulus package won’t save your business
The government's stimulus package, especially the instant asset write-off threshold and up to $25,000 grant, will be helpful, but will not prevent closures.
The government is writing cheques to small business owners: This is how much you’ll get
In order to stave off a recession, the government has announced its $17.6 billion economic stimulus package. Here's what it means for your business.
Should startups panic about coronavirus? A letter from Square Peg Capital co-founder Paul Bassat
"We urge all of you to be cautious, focus on the things within your control, support your teams and lean on us as much as possible."
“A domino effect”: The government’s coronavirus stimulus package doesn’t do much for startups
According to GO1 founder Vu Tran, while there are some helpful elements in the package for small businesses, startups might fall through the cracks.