Updates to support packages
JOBSAVER, MICRO BUSINESS GRANT & COVID-19 DISASTER PAYMENT
70% DOUBLE VACCINATION RATE
JobSaver:
JobSaver payments will be reduced from 40% of weekly payroll to 30% of weekly payroll
Employing businesses: The minimum weekly payment will be $1,125 and the maximum weekly payment will be $75,000
Non-employing businesses: The weekly payment will reduce to $750
Micro Business Grant:
No Changes. Micro Business grant payment will remain at $1,500 per fortnight.
COVID-19 Disaster Payment
Payments will remain the same but will not be automatically renewed
Individuals must reapply each week to confirm their eligibility
80% DOUBLE VACCINATION RATE
JobSaver:
JobSaver payments will be reduced from 30% of weekly payroll to 15% of weekly payroll
Employing businesses: The minimum weekly payment will be $562.50 and the maximum weekly payment will be $37,500
Non-employing businesses: The weekly payment will reduce to $375
Micro Business Grant:
Micro Business grant payment will reduce by half to $750 per fortnight.
COVID-19 Disaster Payment
Week 1:
Payment will be reduced to $450 for those who have lost more than 8 hours of work per week
The supplement for those on income support decreases to $100
Week 2:
Payment will be reduced to $320 for those who have lost more than 8 hours of work per week
The supplement for those on income support is removed
30 NOVEMBER 2021
JobSaver payment and Micro Business Grant programs end.