Duplicate of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is impacting the world. Tasmania’s first confirmed case was reported on 2nd March.
Page last updated 11 May 2020:
- Please note information is changing quickly,
- Tasmania's restrictions can differ to other States and Territories, please check www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au for Tasmania specific information
- In some cases the details of announced measures are still to be released, where so the website for the organisation's Coronavirus page is shown until more is known
For information on recovery efforts: https://www.rdatasmania.org.au/coronavirus-recovery/
Quick links to scroll down:
- Tasmanian Government
- Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Australian Government
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Professional Business Services
- Economic Development Practitioners
- Mental Health and COVID-19
- Tasmanian News and Media
Tasmanian Government
Information hub to connect you to all Tasmanian Government news and service information:
https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/
Roadmap to Recovery
A staged approach of lifting of restrictions has been planned to guide us back in a way that will continue to reduce the risk to the community of COVID-19.
Assistance for Small Business
https://www.business.tas.gov.au/coronavirus_information
Telephone: 1800 440 026
Emergency COVID-19 online form to register impact on your business
Digital Ready responding to COVID-19
Enterprise Centres Tasmania is a statewide network of business advisors and mentors, created to help small businesses
Work Safe Tasmania guidance on eliminating or managing the risks arising from COVID-19
Factsheets
Tasmania Support and Stimulus Package
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Workers Compensation in Tasmania
Border restrictions exemptions - businesses (20 March 2020)
Border restrictions exemptions - compassionate (20 March 2020)
Border restriction exemption - other (20 March 2020)
Information for Fly-in Fly-out Workers (22 March 2020)
Private airstrips closed to interstate traffic (25 March 2020)
Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
TCCI Business Hotline: 1300 559 112 is a triage for all business enquiries
Australian Government
Coronavirus information and support for business
Hotline for small and medium businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, 7 days a week, 7am to 11pm 13 28 46
JobKeeper payment to support businesses to keep Australians in work:
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise information to manage your finances and mental helath
- Pandemic leave allowances for some awards
Relief for commercial tenancies
Restrictions of Non-Essential Services
International Freight Assistance
Increasing the Instant Asset Write-Off
Backing Business Investment (BBI)
Boosting cash flow for employers
Supporting Apprentices and Trainees
Employer and business obligations
Assistance for affected regions, communities and industries
Support available for Sole Traders
Support available for Employers
Support available for Companies
Increased and accelerated income support
Early access to superannuation
Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses
Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
COVID-19, Visa Holders and Border Arrangements
Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
Current situation and case numbers
News and media related to COVID-19
National COVID-19 Coordination Commission (NCCC)
Department of Social Services
The Department is supporting individuals and families affected by Coronavirus through a range of measures:
https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-support
Information and services to help you if you’re affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) or looking for more details:
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/affected-coronavirus-covid-19
Factsheets
Banks and Financial Institutions
Australian Banking Association Support during COVID-19
ANZ: COVID-19
Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Coronavirus Support
NAB: Customer support during Coronavirus
Westpac: COVID-19 Customer Support
Bank of Us: COVID-19
Bank of Heritage Isle: Latest News
MyState: COVID-19 Information
Bendigo Bank: Coronavirus Assistance
Professional Business Services
CPA Australia: Resources for businesses managing through COVID-19
Ruddicks Chartered Accountants: COVID-19 Info Hub
Telstra: Supporting small business through COVID-19
Economic Development Practitioners
Economic Development Australia Economic Recovery Hub
Cities Leadership Institute Proactive Local Actions to Solve a Global Problem – COVID 19
SEGRA Conversations for Regional Australia about COVID-19
Mental Health and COVID-19
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Tasmanian News Media
The Mercury [Paywall]
The Examiner [Paywall]
The Advocate [Paywall]