Support for business and workers during the COVID-19
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training wants to keep you informed of the latest assistance from the Queensland and Australian Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 restrictions easing
Queensland’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions outlines a staged approach to giving Queenslanders more freedom to travel, participate in more activities and hold more gatherings.
Updated roadmap for easing Queensland's restrictions
The roadmap to easing Queensland's restrictions has now been updated to reflect Stage Two commencing from Monday, 1 June 2020.
Support for business and workers: latest updates for businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training wants to keep you informed of the latest assistance from the Queensland and Australian Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support for business and workers: latest updates for businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training is keeping us informed of the latest assistance from the Queensland and Australian Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
JobKeeper Exemption from Payroll Tax a WIN for Queensland Business
Businesses across Queensland are relieved to hear the announcement that JobKeeper payments will be exempt from Payroll Tax
Changes to JobKeeper program
Find out about the latest changes to the Federal Governments JobKeeper program including a change to the minimum age for certain eligable employees.
Support for business and workers during the COVID-19
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training is sending this message to keep you informed of the latest assistance from the Australian and Queensland Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TAFE Queensland launches new initiatives for Skills and Workforce Development
TAFE Queensland has new initiatives with regard to Skills and Workforce Development that are either free or low cost training, career profiling or consultancy services that TAFE Queensland or the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training will be offering to enable people to continue to develop their skills and make the most of learning opportunities (and the time they may now have to learn).
Banking Assistance Available
With the introduction of the proposed the wage subsidy solution from the Commonwealth Government, many operators are not in a position to come up with the cash to pay wages until May when the federal funding arrives.
COVID-19 JobKeeper Update
The Federal Government announced $130 billion in coronavirus wage subsidies for businesses to pay workers.
Support for business during COVID-19
The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training is sending this message to keep you informed of the latest assistance from the Australian and Queensland Governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passes required for workers travelling over the NSW/QLD Border
With the restrictions put in place by the State Government to restrict movement over the border, workers will need a pass to gain access.
Rates frozen, fees waived in City of Gold Coast stimulus package
Gold Coast council has unveiled a range of measures including the waiving of a long list of fees and charges as part of their COVID-19 stimulus package.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Your Chamber of Commerce is providing you with details of how you can seek assistance during these unprecedented times.
Queensland Government Industry Recovery Package announced
The Queensland Government has announced a $27.25 million package to provide immediate assistance to industry to help Queensland deal with the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19.
Tourism & Events Queensland launches 'Holiday Here This Year' campaign
In response to the effects of the Australian bushfires and the coronavirus on Queensland's tourism industry, TEQ has launched a $2 million campaign showcasing to Australians why Queensland is 'a beautiful place to holiday here this year', leveraging Tourism Australia's campaign launched in late January.
Destination Gold Coast update on Novel Coronavirus
Over the past week, Destination Gold Coast has been strongly advocating for emergency funds at Local, State and Federal Government level to support Gold Coast’s tourism sector.
Coronavirus to impact on Gold Coast tourism industry
City tourism leaders have warned the city’s tourism industry would also take a hit from the “double-whammy” of the bushfire disaster and Coronavirus outbreak.