The type of government support that helped so many businesses survive the official lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 has been absent during the Omicron outbreak.
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has accused the government of leaving Australian businesses behind as a 'light lockdown' and low consumer confidence keeps customers away.
A small business owner is frustrated with the NSW government’s delivery of JobSaver as lengthy delays and changing requirements affect their access to payments.
With the outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19 showing no signs of easing, small businesses support payments will help many businesses trade through the disruption.
Accountants helping small businesses apply for coronavirus support payments say new grant schemes are confusing, with guidelines regularly changing and the requirement of an accountant’s letter sparking concern.