COVID-19 Resources
We are feeling optimistic about the state of the nation and from 30 November 2020 will no longer be updating this page. To ensure any information you refer to following this date is current and suitable for your organisation, please contact a member of The Team for further advice and assistance.
Responding to the impacts of COVID-19
The team at Kingston Reid has developed a series of factsheets and information resources to support businesses in responding to the impacts of COVID-19.
For further information or advice, please contact one of Our Team.
The Future of the JobKeeper Regime
On 21 July 2020, the Prime Minister announced that the JobKeeper subsidy will continue until March 2021 subject to some critical amendments to the regime, including the introduction of a two-tiered system for paying the subsidy
National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles
Guidance on working safe during COVID-19
JobKeeper alternative decline in turnover test
A quick reference guide for those employers subject to alternative decline in turnover tests to access the JobKeeper scheme
Proposed variations to 103 modern awards
An overview of the Fair Work Commission proposal to introduce new leave entitlements into 103 awards
Vulnerable and High Risk Workers
How to navigate vulnerable and high risk workers during COVID-19
JobKeeper Payment Scheme
How Australian employers can use the recently announced JobKeeper Payment wage subsidy
COVID-19 updates to the Clerks Award
An overview of temporary changes to the Clerks Award to support flexibility
Student visa relaxation
Summary of temporary relaxation of work limitations for certain student visa holders
Downscaling a workforce
Working through the measures that must be worked through where a business is faced with a need to downscale
Quick Impacts Guide
A quick reference guide to key issues arising out of COVID-19
Working from Home Checklist
An easy reference checklist of safety measures to have in place for employees working flexibly from home
Useful resources
In a rapidly evolving environment, there are
a wealth of resources out there.
ATO JobKeeper Payment Portal
Business registration for updates on JobKeeper Payments
Commonwealth Treasury
Details on the JobKeeper Payment system and other financial supports for business
Safe Work Australia
Advice for employers in managing the risks from COVID-19
Australian Government Department of Health
Key COVID-19 resource library published by the Department of Health
Head to Health
COVID-19 Support including how to maintain good mental health and how to access mental health services
NSW Government
A NSW specific library of Factsheets, posters and resources about COVID-19
Business Victoria
Victoria specific advice, updates and support to help your workplace plan and respond to coronavirus COVID-19
Queensland Government
Queensland specific resources around how to support employees during a health pandemic
WA Government
Advice on travelling to and within WA including border closures, travel restrictions and exemptions
Does your business have a pandemic plan?
Six recommendations for employers dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 and safety in your workplace
Tips on managing coronavirus risks