COVID-19 Help and Resources
COVID-19 Help and Resources
COVID-19 Fact Sheets
Support for Businesses
Fact sheet cash flow assistance for businessesFact sheet delivering support for business investment
Fact sheet providing temporary relief for financially distressed businesses
Support for flow of credit
Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) LendingSupport for Individuals and Households
Early access to superIncome support for individuals
Payments to support households
Providing support for retirees to manage market volatility
Commonwealth Assistance Links
https://www.asbfeo.gov.au/my-business-health/home
Coronavirus information and support for business
https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business
The Australian Government's Economic Response to Coronavirus
https://www.ato.gov.au/General/New-legislation/The-Australian-Government-s-Economic-Response-to-Coronavirus
JobMaker
https://www.ato.gov.au/General/New-legislation/The-Australian-Government-s-Economic-Response-to-Coronavirus/#Jobmakerhiringcredit
JobKeeper
https://www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/
https://www.ato.gov.au/General/JobKeeper-Payment/JobKeeper-extension-announcement/
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MTA-NSW
NSW Government Assistance
MTA-NSW Member Updates
MTA-NSW Coronavirus and Your Workplace
MTA-NSW Coronavirus and Your Workplace.pdf
MTA-NSW Federal Response to COVID-19
MTA-NSW Federal Response to COVID-19.pdf
MTA-NSW New Rules by Government COVID-19
MTA-NSW New Rules by Government COVID-19.pdf
NSW Stimulus Package
https://www.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/news/health-boost-and-economic-stimulus -
MTA-ACT
ACT Government Assistance
MTA-ACT Member Updates
ACT Stimulus Package
https://apps.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/covid-19-economic-survival-package -
MTA-SA/NT
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MTA-WA
WA Government Assistance
MTA-WA Member Updates
MTA WA Member Alert- COVID-19 Virus l
MTA WA Member Alert- COVID-19 Virus l.pdf
MTA WA Member Alert- COVID-19 Virus 2
MTA WA Member Alert - COVID-19 Virus 2.pdf
MTA WA Member Alert- COVID-19 Virus 3
MTA WA Member Alert - COVID-19 Virus 3.pdf
WA Stimulus Package
https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/03/COVID-19-economic-response-Relief-for-businesses-and-households.aspx
Essential Services, a message from Stephen Moir, MTA WA Group CEO
https://mailchi.mp/ab629ea74bdc/mtawa-covid-19-alert?e=ee8cf79c20
6-month Small Business Loan Relief
https://mailchi.mp/6a99ef25d96c/mta-wa-south-west-members-urgent-advice-3842345?e=a797bdc791
Coronavirus and YOUR Business
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zZzQizMAS3RYJF9tYoMmxSFU2aiyhRrg/view -
VACC & TACC
Assistance to Automotive Businesses Impacted by Bushfires
Assistance to Automotive Businesses Impacted by Bushfires
MTAA Member Associations are available to provide advice to any constituents that have been impacted by bushfires across Australia. For further information please contact your local Motor Trades Association or Automobile Chamber of Commerce.
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Key Assistance websites:
Links to all-natural disasters across Australia and tells you what you are eligible for:
https://www.disasterassist.gov.au/Pages/australian-disasters.aspx
Support for people directly affected by bushfires in disaster declared areas:
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/help-emergency/bushfires
Emergency and disaster assistance Australia:
https://www.australia.gov.au/information-and-services/public-safety-and-law/emergency-services/emergency-and-disaster-assistance
NSW disaster assistance:
https://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/Pages/for-the-community/disaster-assistance/disaster-assistance.aspx
NSW Government support (financial support link):
https://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/Pages/for-the-community/disaster-assistance/disaster-assistance-for-individuals.aspx
South Australia disaster assistance:
https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/emergencies-and-safety/recovery/assistance
Victoria disaster assistance:
https://www.emv.vic.gov.au/natural-disaster-financial-assistance
Western Australia disaster recovery funding arrangements:
https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/recovery/Pages/DRFA-WA.aspx
MTAA MEMBER WEB PORTALS TO COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT WEBSITES
MTAA Member Web Portals
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
The ACCC provides information on what is considered illegal and anti-competitive business behaviour, provides guidance on your business rights in franchising arrangements, explains fairness in business contracts and clarifies consumer rights.
Australian Government Department of Employment
With a shortage of skilled automotive workers and the high cost of employing workers, the Australian Government Department of Employment provides you with options and opportunities for Government financial support.
Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
To register, manage and close an automotive business and its trading name, business owners must access the ASIC website and provide them with specific information.
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO)
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman assist automotive businesses to resolve business to business disputes and provide guidelines on how to act lawfully in business arrangements.
Australian Tax Office (ATO)
The ATO provides on-line links to assist automotive business to understand their tax obligations and to pay the correct amount of tax.
business.gov.au
business.gov.au provides templates and advice to help plan, start, run and exit an automotive business from the market.
Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development provide advice on how to import and export automotive vehicles, including what certification is required.
Product Safety Australia
Product Safety Australia provides information on laws, bans, standards or restrictions on automotive products and information on product recalls including for each automotive manufacturer.
State Government Small Business Commissioner / Ombudsman / Corporation
New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia have a State Government operated Small Business Ombudsman / Commissioner /Corporation to assist small businesses (including resolving disputes).