Latest media updates from State and Federal stakeholders regarding the coronavirus.

Federal

8 May 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
5 May 2020 – The Hon. Christian Porter and Senator Michaelia Cash: New toolkit to help businesses get back to work safely
5 May 2020 – Senator Michaelia Cash: Do you have a COVID-safe workplace? Helping small business on the path to recovery
26 Apr 2020 – Prime Minister: COVIDSafe: New app to slow the spread of coronavirus 
24 Apr 2020 – Treasurer: JobKeeper Update
22 Apr 2020 – Senator Michaelia Cash: COVID-19 Mutual Obligation arrangements – further extension of suspension and assistance to job seekers
21 Apr 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
16 Apr 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
9 Apr 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
7 Apr 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
3 Apr 2020 – Senator Michaelia Cash: $1.3 billion to support Apprentices and Trainees now available to Small Businesses
3 Apr 2020 – Senator Michaelia Cash: Fast-tracking training and skills during COVID-19
3 Apr 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
30 Mar 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
30 Mar 2020 – Prime Minister: $130 billion JobKeeper payment to keep Australians in a job
29 Mar 2020 – Prime Minister: National Cabinet Statement
27 Mar 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
27 Mar 2020 – Senator Michaelia Cash: Supporting sole traders through the effects of Coronavirus
24 Mar 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
23 Mar 2020 – Senator Michaelia Cash: Helpline for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
22 Mar 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
19 Mar 2020 – Prime Minister: Border Restrictions
18 Mar 2020 – Prime Minister: Update on Coronavirus Measures
12 Mar 2020 – Senator Michaelia Cash: $1.3 billion support package to keep apprentices and trainees on the job

State

9 May 2020 – Queensland doubles funding for 12-month interest free business loans
7 May 2020 – Payroll Tax Exemption on Jobkeeper Payments
28 Apr 2020 – Qld COVID-19 – Tue Apr 28: No new cases/ plan a flu shot / economic path
26 Apr 2020 – COVID restrictions ease
26 Apr 2020 – Qld COVID-19 – Sunday April 26 – Restrictions to ease as recoveries increase
24 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 – Friday April 24 – Testing, monitoring, tracing
23 Apr 2020 – Commissioner to help Queensland small business recover
23 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update, Wednesday, April 22 – More data, crucial legislation, no new cases
22 Apr 2020 – COVID-19 data live online
21 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Tuesday, April 21 – Anzac Day plans
20 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Monday, April 20 – Zero new cases
19 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Sunday, April 19 – Ready for school
18 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Saturday, April 18 – Care Army and Virgin Airlines
17 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Friday, April 17 – The Economy and the Future
16 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Thursday, April 16
15 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Wednesday, April 15
14 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Tuesday, April 14
13 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Monday, April 13
12 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Sunday, April 12
9 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Thursday, April 9
8 Apr 2020 – COVID-19 survival tips helps thousands of Queensland small businesses
8 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Tuesday, April 7
7 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Monday, April 6
5 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Sunday, April 5
3 Apr 2020 – Queensland COVID-19 Update – Friday, April 3
26 Mar 2020 – State Government joins forces with industry to support small business
24 Mar 2020 – Border Control Slows Virus Spread
24 Mar 2020 – Palaszczuk Government unveils $4 billion package to support health, jobs, households and Queensland businesses
23 Mar 2020 – Business closures and restrictions
21 Mar 2020 – More COVID-19 assistance for Queensland manufacturers

Other

3 Apr 2020 – Insurers to offer deferred payments, refunds under small business relief package
30 Mar 2020 – WorkCover: CEO statement to our key stakeholders re COVID-19 pandemic