NSW small business fees and charges rebate increased to $2,000

The NSW Government has announced the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate has been increased by $500 to a total of $2,000. Newsagents will have until 30 June 2022 to submit claims under the rebate scheme. It may take a bit of time for Service NSW to reset the administration of the program to make […]

NSW SME summer holiday stock guarantee unlikely to apply to Newsagents

The NSW Government has announced hospitality and retail businesses will be able to apply for a grant of up to $20,000 to compensate for the loss of perishable stock, or claim $10,000 for reduced capacity to sell non-perishable items, if they’re forced to close their doors between 1 December 2021 to 31 January 2022, due […]

JobMaker hiring credit scheme winds down

The Federal Government’s JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is winding down. The period during which the scheme operated for registrations concluded on 6 October 2021. Newsagents who are eligible under the scheme to make a claim and who have already registered still have some time to finalise claims especially since the claim period runs through to […]

Changes to NSW JobSaver eligibility – NSW COVID-19 business grant deadline extended

The NSW Government has introduced changes to the JobSaver program which now require eligible Newsagents to pass the decline in turnover test each fortnight to continue to receive payments. This additional requirement will apply to the fortnight ending 26 September 2021 and subsequent fortnights.

Access to government supported loans improved for small businesses including Newsagents

The Hon Josh Frydenberg MP, Treasurer, has announced the federal government is providing additional support to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) who continue to deal with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis by expanding eligibility for the SME Recovery Loan Scheme. Newsagents will generally fall within the definition of a business eligible under […]

Don’t miss out on $1,500 rebate program

In addition to negotiating a special arrangement through 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 […]

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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 […]

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