Check with your local state or territory government for restrictions in your local area. Links to these websites and other useful resources can be found below.
The Federal Government has a summary of the current COVID-19 situation around Australia.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The ATO has a range of measures in place to provide relief to businesses experiencing financial difficulty as a result of COVID-19.
Small Business Relief Package from Australian banks
Under this package from Australia's banks, small businesses affected by COVID-19 will be able to defer loan repayments for six months. Contact your bank for further information or to apply for this program.
The federal Department of Health has produced an information sheet on COVID-19 for employers.
The Australian Energy Regulator has set out ten principles that it expects energy businesses to adhere to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of energy to homes and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. These include rules around disconnecting customers, waiving disconnection fees and offering payment plans to businesses under financial hardship.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has provided advice for businesses on their privacy obligations to staff in relation to COVID-19.
Comcare has offered advice on the responsibilities of business owners under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Australian Interstate Quarantine
Australian Interstate Quarantine keeps an up-to-date list of state and territory border closures due to COVID-19.
The ACT Government has a website dedicated to information about COVID-19 for those living, working or travelling in the ACT.
Information on COVID-19 restrictions and an updated Exemption Form for the Construction Industry can be found here.
The NSW Government page with the current COVID-19 rules across NSW can be found here.
Resources and guidance on how to complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan for construction, trade or home maintenance businesses can be found here.
For information about COVID-19 Business Grants, JobSaver and COVID-19 Micro Business Grants can be found here.
The Small Business Commissioner has provided advice to small businesses in New South Wales as to how they can respond to the challenges associated with COVID-19.
SafeWork NSW has provided advice and a series of recommendations for NSW businesses on managing the risk of COVID-19 within their workplaces.
The Northern Territory Government has information about current restriction levels and information about travelling to the NT on it's website.
NTWorkSafe provides advice for Northern Territory businesses on their workplace health and safety obligations in regards to COVID-19.
The South Australian Government has a webpage dedicated to COVID-19 information for South Australians.
Business SA has information for South Australian businesses on the support available to them to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
SafeWork SA has provided information for South Australian businesses’ work health and safety responsibilities for COVID-19.
Business Tasmania has put together advice for Tasmanian businesses on the COVID-19 outbreak, including information about the grant available for small businesses.
WorkSafe Tasmania has information about the responsibilities of Tasmanian businesses in ensuring the health and safety of workers in relation to COVID-19.
The lastest announcements from the Premier of Victoria can be found here.
Information about current restrictions in Victoria can be found at coronavirus.vic.gov.au.
Clean Energy Council
To assist solar businesses meet their legal obligations and operate in a COVIDSafe manner, the Clean Energy Council has updated its Managing the Risk of COVID-19 document and Victorian Rooftop Solar Industry COVID-19 Checklist.
You can log in to download these documents or visit Solar Victoria's website for more information.
Business Victoria has information about business support packages available from the Victorian Government.
Business Victoria also provides extensive advice for Victorian businesses on developing business continuity and recovery plans and more information about dealing with COVID-19.
Energy Safe Victoria has put together some frequently asked questions for gas and electrical stakeholders working in metropolitan Melbourne.
Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Program
The Victorian Government has launched the Retrenched Apprentices and Trainees Program to assist apprentices and trainees who have lost employment during the COVID-19 pandemic to complete their training.
Employers with job vacancies can register for the program to be matched with suitable candidates to interview.
Solar Victoria has information regarding the Solar Homes Program.
The VBA is keeping a page with updated restrictions, including the revisions of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidelines for the Building and Construction Industry.
Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)
The VCCI has set up a page with COVID-19 information for Victorian businesses.
The VCCI is also offering free memberships so that Victorian businesses can access the VCCI's full range of services.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has put together a page of advice for businesses including practical cleaning and disinfecting advice for construction sites, and guidance on personal protective equipment.
Information and advice on the COVID-19 coronavirus for the community and businesses in Western Australia.
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS)
DMIRS has guidance for Western Australian businesses on preparing for the possibility of a viral outbreak in the workplace.
A list of things that solar installers and designers can do to ensure that they and their customers remain safe from COVID-19.
Employsure has been recording one hour live Facebook sessions since the COVID-19 pandemic began. These videos offer employers practical business advice on how to best manage staff during this time. They also have a dedicated resource hub for the JobKeeper scheme.
World Health Organisation (WHO)
WHO has prepared advice on how to best get your workplace ready to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
BDO Australia has produced a number of articles and webinars with advice on how businesses can best respond to COVID-19.
CPA Australia has produced a comprehensive list of resources to help businesses overcome the challenges presented by COVID-19.
The Harvard Business Review has written an article outlining how best to lead your business through the COVID-19 crisis.
McKinsey & Company has written a comprehensive article covering the implications for business of COVID-19.
SunWiz has produced a video with advice on how solar businesses can reduce their outgoings and leverage government stimulus and commercial solar finance.
The outbreak of COVID-19 is a stressful time for both business owners and their employees. The following organisations have produced information on how best to look after your mental health and cope with stress related to COVID-19: