Australia’s Federal, State and Territory Governments have announced a number of new policies to support the economy throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

A $1.3 billion support package will aim to keep almost 120,000 apprentices/trainees employed. The package will include up to $21,000 per small business apprentice to help employers keep these people in work.
In WA, a new recruitment drive to boost the health workforce has been announced.
IN ACT, a $137 million stimulus package will target vulnerable households and small businesses in Canberra
In NSW, a stimulus package has been created to help protect communities and jobs, strengthening the health system and help to secure jobs challenging times.
In QLD, a $500 million loan facility has been announced, which is interest free for the first 12 months, to support businesses and keep Queenslanders in work.
In VIC, the Victorian government is working on a package that will help people and businesses.
In NT, a $60 million stimulus package is aimed at saving people’s jobs.
In TAS, a $420 million support package will provide additional support to the public sector and targeted assistance to our businesses and workforce to keep Tasmanians in jobs.

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