The HTA Blog

Services Australia has an online payment guide that guides you through the payments available if you are impacted by COVID-19 and what you might be able to access. Pandemic Leave…

In addition to general waivers, reductions or rebates on some Government licensing and fees, each State and Territory has some form of support accessible to certain businesses impacted by COVID-19.…

From 28 September 2020, the second tranche of the JobKeeper scheme changes the eligibility tests for employers and employees, and the method and amount paid to eligible employees. Eligibility To…

Following the commencement of Stage 4 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne this week, the Victorian government has released a $10,000 Business Support Fund Expansion program. This is in addition to the…

The Government has announced the $2.5bn JobTrainer package to retrain, upskill and open new job opportunities. JobTrainer for job seekers and school leavers An additional 340,700 training places will be…

From 1 July 2020, parents accessing the Government’s parental leave pay (PPL) scheme will have greater flexibility and options. Targeting the self-employed and small business owners, the changes introduce a…

An increase to the minimum wage of 1.75% will start rolling out for the first full pay period from 1 July 2020. The increase applies to minimum rates in awards…

Will the Prime Minister’s targeted $250 million package of funding to support cultural and creative projects and initiatives save the industry? The arts funding is aimed at kick starting the…