Coronavirus Industry Updates, Employer Alerts, Links to Government Grants & FAQ

LATEST NEWS: (Scroll down for General Alerts, Employer/IR Alerts and ALL Government Grants and Assistance)

JobKeeper Information

For ATO information regarding JobKeeper:
Click here for employee information
Click here for employer information
Click here for the Jobkeeper fact sheets in our 'Government Grants' information

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 Click here to view the latest CEO Address 
 
IR Alerts WA - COVID-19
Coronavirus Government Grants - COVID-19
 

Federal

State [WA]

  1. JobKeeper FAQ's
    Current as at 02.05.2020
  1. Small & Medium Business Financial Relief
  1. JobKeeper Employer FactSheet
    Current as at 02.05.2020
  1. Small & Medium Business Rent Relief
  1. Support for Business Investment
    Current as at 09.05.2020
  1. Payroll Tax – Defer, Waive & State Grant
  1. Temporary Relief for Financially Distressed Businesses
    Current as at 07.05.2020

  1. Cash Flow Assistance for Businesses
    Current as at 02.04.2020

  1. Increasing the instant asset write-off Current as at 07.05.2020

  1. Supporting Apprentices and Trainees*
    *May not be claimed in conjunction with JobKeeper payment

    Current as at 03.04.2020

  1. Payments to Support Households
    Current as at 29.03.2020

  1. Income Support for Individuals
    Current as at 14.04.2020


COVID-19 FAQ

 

Question: Is automotive an essential service?
The MTAA and State/Territory MTAs consider Automotive services to be essential, read the full explanation here


Question: Does the ATO provide any assistance?
If you are experiencing difficulties with relation to Federal taxes (ATO) Click Here


Question: How do I apply to extend the time (defer) my 2019-20 payroll tax payment? (WA State Taxes)
Complete the Payroll Tax Deferral Application Form HERE - Criteria for eligibility is listed on the same page


Question: How do I apply for the $17,500 WA State Govt Payroll Tax Grant?
A one-off grant of $17,500 will be available for employers, or groups of employers, whose annual Australian taxable wages are more than $1 million and up to $4 million.For a group of employers, a single grant will be payable to the designated group employer. If you are eligible, you do not need to apply for the grant. Check your eligibility HERE


Question: As an MTA WA/Automotive Institute of Technology Host Employer, how do I access the 50% Apprentice subsidy
The MTA WA has been successful in working with the Federal Minister to have the draft legislation amended to include businesses using a Group Training service.
The MTA WA is hopeful that the legislation as amended will be passed and access to subsidies will be available to Host Employers. Given that Applications for subsidies commence on the 2nd of April, we will update you as soon as more information is available.


 

If you are having any queries regarding the above please don't hesitate to contact us on (08) 9233 9800 during the below business hours:

MTA WA Opening Hours

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