The Federal Government has introduced a new
"JobKeeper" scheme, aimed at assisting eligible employers
who have experienced a decline in turnover caused by the COVID-19
pandemic to retain jobs.
The scheme consists of:
- A JobKeeper payment of $1,500 per fortnight for each eligible
employee, available between 30 March 2020 and 27 September 2020;
and
- Increased flexibility in relation to a stand down, annual leave
arrangements and directions about duties and location of work.
Do I qualify for the scheme?
You qualify for the scheme if you carried on a business in
Australia (or in the case of not-for-profit entities, pursue
objectives principally in Australia) as at 1 March 2020, and
satisfy a decline in turnover test.
