We are working to ensure the local business community has access to reliable information, as all levels of Government respond to COVID-19. We’re liaising with the chambers of commerce and making sure businesses know where to access advice and financial support.

We encourage those who have specific business needs to contact our Business Liaison Specialist, Shaun Cumming, at shaun.cumming@bayside.nsw.gov.au


What Bayside Council is Currently Doing

Easy to do Business: Council has partnered with Service NSW to simplify the process for locals to set up a cafe, small bar or restaurant, through the launch of the 'Easy to do Business' program.

Local Procurement: Bayside Council is participating in the NSW Small Business Commission’s Local Procurement Pilot. The Pilot provides tools to streamline tenders and to simplify requirements for small procurements.

Buy Local: Council is continuing to support the “Buy Local” publicity campaign through communication channels and by supporting the chambers of commerce.

Footway Trading: Streamlining the guidelines for footway trading through a harmonised policy

Refunding Hire Fees: Refunding sporting field and community room hire for local sporting and community groups.

Waiving the following fees until June 30:

  1. Outdoor dining licences.
  2. Rent for Council’s commercial tenants who are unable to operate their businesses because of the current prohibitions relating to COVID-19, providing that an equivalent rent relief is passed on by a head tenant to any sub-tenancies.
  3. Sporting organisations who currently have an agreement to use Bayside sporting facilities.
  4. Community tenants who pay rent, including a subsided rent, for the use of Bayside Council facilities which are closed because of the prohibitions associated with COVID-19.
  5. All fees for open space exercise activities until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
  6. A-frame charges.


Federal Government Support and Information

Business Helpline: call 13 28 46

JobKeeper Payment - The JobKeeper payment will pay employers $1,500 per employee per fortnight as a wage subsidy to businesses that are significantly affected by COVID-19. The JobKeeper payment will be paid through the ATO and businesses can register their interest now - https://www.ato.gov.au/general/gen/JobKeeper-payment/?=redirected_JobKeeper

Current Scams to be Aware of: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/news/covid-19-coronavirus-scams

Federal Government Support for Businesses: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/businesses

Temporary Relief for Financially Distressed Businesses: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/temporary-relief-for-financially-distressed-businesses

Financial Support for Businesses with Apprentices and Trainees: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/supporting-apprentices-and-trainees

Support for Access to Credit: https://business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/coronavirus-sme-guarantee-scheme

WH&S Advice for Businesses: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-employers

Cash flow Boost for Businesses: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/boosting-cash-flow-for-employers

Tax Write-off for Business: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/instant-asset-write-off

Payroll Exemption for Business: https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/taxes-duties-levies-royalties/payroll-tax

Government Investing in Business during COVID-19: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/backing-business-investment-bbi

Early Access to Superannuation for Businesses: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/early-access-to-superannuation

Income Support for Businesses: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/increased-and-accelerated-income-support

Privacy Obligations for Businesses during COVID-19: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/guidance-and-advice/coronavirus-covid-19-understanding-your-privacy-obligations-to-your-staff/

Help for Grantees and Government Program Participants: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/support-for-existing-government-program-participants-and-applicants

Emergency Management for Businesses: https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business

COVID 19 Infection Control Training (online) - Department of Health

Additional help for businesses: www.business.gov.au


NSW Government Support and Information

NSW Government Information for Businesses: https://www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/get-help/covid-19-coronavirus-information-small-business-owners

NSW Government Financial Support for Businesses: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/NSW-stimulus-package

Employee Rights and Workplace Responsibilities: https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/businesses-and-employees

NSW Business Concierge telephone support: https://mybusiness.service.nsw.gov.au/

Consumer and Business Rights during COVID-19: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/resource-library/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-faqs-consumer-and-business-rights

Small Business Advice: https://preview.nsw.gov.au/working-and-business/starting-or-running-a-business/small-business-advice-and-support

Small Business Grants - $10,000 grants to provide fast relief for NSW small businesses battling COVID-19. Registrations open April 17 - https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/covid-19-help-small-businesses/grants-loans-and-financial-assistance

Payroll tax relief for businesses - https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/taxes-duties-levies-royalties/payroll-tax