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COVID-19: Latest Update on the JobKeeper Payment

Posted 16 Apr '20

$1,500 JobKeeper subsidy to keep staff employed

What we know so far

We have compiled a summary on what we know so far in relation to JobKeeper. Whilst the summary is countless pages long, we promise you, this is the short version!

Few important dates to note

> From 20 April 2020 – ATO Online Application Opens
> By 26 April 2020 – Must have completed the ATO Online Application to receive reimbursement in May for April payments
> From 4 May 2020 – Able to apply for JobKeeper payment through Portal
> 27 September 2020 – Last day of final JobKeeper fortnight

To register your interest in participating in the payment, please go to the ATO website.

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