Fairfield City businesses are putting all the necessary precautions in place to look after the safety of their staff and customers. So, where possible and following social distancing guidelines, keep doing what you normally do like buying your morning coffee, purchasing your meat from the butcher or getting your hair cut and support local!
Check out who’s still open for business below.
If you would like to submit your business or update an existing listing, please complete our online form.
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Federal Government support
Economic Development Australia
The NSW Government has announced a $1.6 billion stimulus and support package to assist businesses and jobs that have been affected by COVID-19. The Federal Government Economic Stimulus Package is focused on supporting households and businesses to address the economic consequences of the pandemic. Businesses can access support and cashflow assistance. You may be eligible for grants or financial support, including:
- Supporting the flow of credit
A guarantee of 50 per cent to small and medium enterprise (SME) lenders for new unsecured loans to be used for working capital, up to the value of $250,000.
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- Boosting cash flow for employers
Up to $100,000 to eligible small and medium-sized businesses, and not-for-profits (including charities) that employ people, with a minimum payment of $20,000.
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- Supporting apprentices and trainees
If you employ an apprentice or trainee you may be eligible for a wage subsidy of 50 per cent.
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- Increasing the Instant Asset write-off
An instant asset write-off threshold increase from $30,000 to $150,000, applied from 12 March 2020 until 30 June 2020, for new or second hand assets first used or installed ready for use in this timeframe.
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- Backing Business Investment
A time limited 15 month investment incentive to support business investment and economic growth over the short term, by accelerating depreciation deductions.
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- Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses
A temporary increase to the threshold at which creditors can issue a statutory demand on a company and the time companies have to respond to statutory demands they receive. This includes temporary relief for directors from any personal liability for trading while insolvent.
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More financial advice and support is available on the Australian Government Business Portal or call the helpline for businesses impacted by COVID-19 on 13 28 46.