The JobKeeper Payment scheme is a temporary subsidy for businesses significantly affected by Covid-19. Eligible employers, sole traders and other entities can apply to receive $1,500 per eligible employee per fortnight.
On 21 July 2020, the government announced proposed changes to JobKeeper including an extension through to 28 March 2021. These changes do not impact JobKeeper payments until after 28 September.
From 20 July 2020, changes to eligibility for JobKeeper payments will affect approved providers of child care services, refer to Jobkeeper key dates for further information.
You can enrol for the JobKeeper Payment at any time until the program closes if your circumstances change. Check if you are eligible at Enrol for JobKeeper.
The ATO currently has compliance activities underway to make sure JobKeeper payments are getting to eligible employers. For more information on this, see Keeping JobKeeper payment fair.
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