COVID19
COVID19 – Reference sites: general and energy-savings-scheme-specific information
(Last updated 3 February 2021)
Please note, the top listing is a national entry point and leads into a number of other sites also listed below.
Australian Government – dedicated COVID19 website/portal
- Essential information – the latest for government agencies also with links to state and territory government websites dedicated for COVID19)
Australian Government – official COVID-19 App
- Download “Coronavirus Australia” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, or join WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android.
Prime Minister
- Media centre (media releases, statement, interview transcripts)
Australian Government Department of Health
- COVID19 health alert (monitoring, response, symptoms, latest official medical advice and case numbers, media releases)
- Resources (Info Sheet for employers, Poster, Home isolation and care (isolation guidance, isolation when unwell, returning to community)
- Health Direct symptom checker and FAQs
Australian Government Department of Business
Your accountant, tax or BAS agent etc can provide advice regarding eligibility and planning.
- COVID19 information and support for business (financial assistance, eligibility and timing), Hotline 13 28 46, 7am-11pm, seven days
- Jobs Hub information about businesses and organisations currently hiring
Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)
- Employers who are hiring and want support to connect with potential candidates can contact DESE at workforce@dese.gov.au to be connected directly with businesses reducing their workforces; and the employment services network to source suitable candidates.
Australian Government Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- COVID19 (Support if you are experiencing difficulties and eligible (eg PAYG instalments deferred or refunded, expediting refunds or credits, and remission or interest and penalties)
- Accelerated depreciation and capital and expenses allowances
Fair Work Ombudsman
Australian Government Services Australia
- Centrelink for people who don’t usually get a payment (if you are unable to work , isolation or hospitalised, caring for children)
Australian Government Treasury
- Information on how the Australian Government’s economic response could support you including fact sheets on stimulus packages. Contact tel 02 6263 3030, treasuryCOVID-19Coord@treasury.gov.au
Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
- COVID-19 and the Australian border (travel restrictions, quarantine)
Safe Work Australia
Master Electricians Australia
- Code of Practice for the Electrical Safety Industry COVID-19
- https://www.masterelectricians.com.au/blog/managing-coronavirus-covid-19-whs
Master Plumbers Australia
States and Territories
Victoria
- COVID19 website of Department of Health and Human Services and hotline 1800 675 398 (statements from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and Premier)
- Work Safe Victoria COVID-19 webpage
- $10-20k business grants for payroll of $650,000 to $3 million, 14 September 2020 (closed)
- The Age live updates COVID19
- DELWP VEU announcements https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/energy-efficiency/victorian-energy-upgrades
NSW
- NSW Health Department
- COVID19 Small business commissioner website
- NSW information for the energy sector https://energy.nsw.gov.au/covid19
- NSW Treasury report: Keeping people in jobs and businesses in business https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-04/Supporting%20NSW%20COVID-19.pdf
- Sydney Morning Herald live updates COVID19
SA
- COVID19 websiteinfo and advice for businesses and communities
- Adelaide Advertiser live updates COVID19
ACT
- COVID19 latest news statements by the Chief Minister and Health Minister, including ACT’s economic survival package
- Canberra Times live updates COVID19
Qld
- COVID19 website info and advice for businesses and communities
- Jobs support loans
- Courier Mail live updates COVID19
News
- ABC News coronavirus
- World Health Organisation coronavirus
