COVID-19 support packages
NSW COVID-19 support package announced
The support package announced yesterday jointly by the Federal and NSW Governments focusses on support for individuals and businesses.
NSW Government announces major new COVID-19 support package to help businesses across NSW
The following is information sourced direct from the Premier’s office: The NSW Government today announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 restrictions. The package includes grants of between $5000 and $10,000 […]
NANA succeeds in claiming Emergency Services Levy under $1500 rebate scheme
In addition to negotiating a special arrangement which NANA Members who rent/lease premises can claim local government rates under the NSW Government’s $1,500 government fees and charges rebates scheme, NANA has succeeded in a test of the “system” which allowed for a claim of the NSW Emergency Services Levy (ESL). The ESL in normally paid […]
NANA lobbies for extension of $5,000 CCTV for all NSW Newsagents
NANA has successfully assisted Member Newsagents claim up to $5,000 under the NSW Government’s Community and Small Business CCTV Fund. Whilst the CCTV Fund provides a great benefit to those Newsagents who have been able to qualify, a fundamental problem relates to the Fund’s limitation to only 10 local government areas, mostly across metropolitan Sydney.
Instructions for $1,500 rebate updated
Following on from some further adjustments by Service NSW to the claims process for the $1,500 small business government fees and charges rebate scheme, NANA has updated its guidance on how to claim the costs of rates (up to $1,500) where the rates are paid as outgoings or otherwise indirectly to a Newsagent’s landlord.
How to use the NSW Government $1500 small business rebate scheme to claim council rates on leased premises
NANA has negotiated an outcome with the NSW Government which allows Newsagents in NSW to claim the costs of local government rates and charges which are included in their per square metre lease fees or as on-costs under lease agreements.
NANA succeeds in negotiations with NSW Government over $1500 small business rebate scheme – Newsagents can now claim rates on leased premises
NANA has been working hard to negotiate an acceptable outcome which will allow Newsagents in NSW to claim the costs of local government rates and charges which are included in their per square metre lease fees or as on-costs under lease agreements. The problem which existed at the commencement of the rebate scheme was that […]
Community and small business CCTV fund – up to $5,000 available to qualifying Newsagents
The NSW Government has renewed calls for eligible small businesses including Newsagents to apply for funding for CCTV installations under the Community and Small Business CCTV Fund. Up to $5,000 plus GST is available to eligible Newsagents under the total funding amount of $5 million.
Applications for $1,500 small business fees and charges rebate now open
Small businesses including Newsagents are eligible to apply for a new $1,500 rebate available from the NSW Government. This rebate helps eligible Newsagents recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and encourages growth by reducing the cost of running a business. Eligible Newsagents only need to apply for the rebate once, but can submit multiple claims until […]
