The Future of JobKeeper – What you need to know
We’ve summarised the key details for employers on JobKeeper 2.0 in this update, but just remember that the proposed changes are not yet law and the details could still change.
JobKeeper 2.0 – What you need to know
The second tranche of the JobKeeper scheme changes the eligibility test for employers and the method and amount paid to employees.
Increased flexibility for Parental Leave Pay
From 1 July 2020, parents accessing the Government’s parental leave pay (PPL) scheme will have greater flexibility and options.
$2.5bn JobTrainer Package
The Government has announced the $2.5bn JobTrainer package to retrain, upskill and open new job opportunities.
Minimum wage increases by 1.75%
An increase to the minimum wage of 1.75% will start rolling out for the first full pay period from 1 July 2020.
The ATO on COVID-19 fraud warpath
We always knew that a Government scheme swiftly distributing cash during a crisis was going to come with equally swift compliance and review measures, particularly when eligibility was self-assessed. Two major Australian Taxation Office (ATO) initiatives are searching out fraud and schemes designed to take advantage of the Government’s Coronavirus Economic Response Package.