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:
- Outdoor dining licences.
- 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.
- Sporting organisations who currently have an agreement to use Bayside sporting facilities.
- 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.
- All fees for open space exercise activities until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
- 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