The struggles faced by Australian businesses in the wake of
COVID-19 have forced many employers to consider difficult workforce
changes in light of the economic downturn caused by this pandemic.
Continuing operations or surviving current and anticipated
government shutdowns while experiencing cashflow troubles has
forced the hand of many employers around the country.
The federal government's announcement on Monday 30 March
2020 of a JobKeeper Payment scheme is intended to provide temporary
relief to eligible employers and their employees in an effort to
keep Australians employed.
Forming part of the most recent $130 billion economic stimulus
package from the government, this scheme will allow businesses
significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak to access a subsidy
for the continued payment of their employees' wages. It will
also assist businesses to retain their staff and restart operations
as quickly as possible now and in the future. The government
