On 21 July 2020 the Government announced a range of proposals to the JobKeeper and JobSeeker Payments as existing arrangements are set to expire in late September 2020. Certain tax concessions to assist businesses were also extended and have been legislated.

Since the release of the Coronavirus stimulus package there has been some clarification of several measures and a number of further announcements which seek to extend assistance to more people who have been affected by the Coronavirus. To read more click below.

One of the concerns of clients who receive or have become eligible for Social Security (and Department of Veterans’ Affairs) pensions and income support is the global downturn of share markets due to the Coronavirus situation. Reduced balances of financial investments, which are generally deemed to earn certain rates of income could result in some clients becoming eligible for social security entitlements or increased entitlements for existing recipients. To read what relief the Government is providing click below.

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