Is it true that only businesses registered on the ATO's Single Touch Payroll Quarterly Reporting will be able to access the Job Keeper subsidy? I am a sole trader and don't use that because I simply invoice my customers and submit my BAS reports.

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Hi. Finding info a bit confusing!

I understand that the eligibility amount for jobseeker was $48,000 - and now $79,762- for partners wage. What is the eligibility amount for jobkeeper payment. Is it the same?

Thanks. Mark

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I am still a bit confused over the "12 month" period for employees. Does this period of time apply only to casual workers?

If I am a full-time employee, but I have been with my company for 6 months, do I still qualify? Or would I only qualify if I was a full-time employee who had been with my company for 12 months prior to March 1 2020?

Thank you

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I work for a local council in the childcare sector(Government funded of course). Does the JobKeeper payment apply to council workers who are laid off too?

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Geoff

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If a person is on a disability pension and has worked casually for over 12 months but has lost their job due to coronavirus are they entitled to both job keeper payment and part disability pension?

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My friend works for a pub owned by ALH and they were advised that because ALH is owned by Woolworths that they would not be applying for Jobkeeper for their employees. My friend currently has no employment available so is her only option the Jobseeker payment??

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Is there any way I can receive job keeper , I have worked with my employer for 10 months and 2 weeks ?

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I am a owner operated self employed Conveyancer. Due to the downturn of property sales , it has impacted the income as a conveyancer. Am I eligible for the job keeper allowance? business

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I am In the same position have worked for my company for five months and I am causal and lost my job cause of convid . What do we do

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If you have been stood down with a medical certificate is this legal? Does the job keeper subsidy require the employee physically go back to work if the business is still operating? Are the payments backdated to when the employee was stood down or does the employee have to wait till the 1 st of May to receive the Job seeker payment.

What are the extra payments you can receive if you are on the Job seeker payment.

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My wife and I have a partnership and have abn and pay GST. We have no employees.

Our business has been forced to stop trading, so ending any cash flow and we have 30% plus downturn for this March compared to 2019. Should we apply for Job seekers payment now because the job keeper will be paid May? Can apply for both in the hope it will work it way out?

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I have been living in Australia for more than 10 years and since then i've paying tax but in bridging visa waiting for PR.Are we not eligible to get any help from the goverment??

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Hi I work for a local council providing home care services as part of the CHSP. Will I be entitled to the jobkeeper payment as I have lost quite a few hours each week as a result of clients cancelling their services due to the risks?

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Hi,

What if the sole trader works for themselves with no employees, are they eligible for the jobkeeper payment if they meet the criteria?

Thanks Nick

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Can you receive jobkeeper of $1500 from one employer who has stood you down, as well as earning normal money for standard hours worked part-time in a new role found since you were stood down?

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I have been employed for over 2 years full time. 5 days prior to jobkeeper was announced, I was given notice my hours were being reduced from 40-20 p/week with 2 days notice, not 2 weeks notice .. With the finer details to follow from the financial adviser of the business that afternoon. Which I did not receive and requested several times. I continued to work my reduced shifts, my last pay did not consist of any redundancy pay and when I questioned this I was told that they might be able to reverse their decision now that job keeper may be an option. Where do I stand ? I feel like I've been left in limbo and they have behaved in an incorrect manner.

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I have been stood down, but my employer is going to give us the job keeper payment, how ever in the meantime can I work casually while I'm off work and if I do will this effect any job keeper payment that is going to come through as I was a permanent full time employee?

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I am a permanent part time employee and recently started a new job, I signed the contract on 21/02/20 but didn't start working until 16/03 am I eligible for the job keeper payment?

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I have the same question

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Following.

I work in local council too in the tourism sector (casual over 12 months service) and wondering if I am eligible for the JobKeeper payment. Thanks

Glenn.

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We closed our business and stood down 2 of our employees due to reduced business activity and health risk from Covid-19. I mentioned to them that we may re-open in a months time depending how the situation improves. After the announcement of this jobkeeper payment, my employees said they will not be coming back to work but i will have to pay them the jobkeeper payment regardless. What happens if i open again and business picks up in 3 months time and i need the employees to come back and they decline? What happens if this continues for 6 months, makes me question whether i want to re-employ them back again. This jobkeeper subsidy actually keeps people at home instead of stimulating more work in the workforce. The scheme contradicts its purpose in a way.

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I work for ALH aswell and wouldnt mind knowing if I will receive the payment aswell

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I would like to know how this will apply also

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As an employer i have the same situation with one of my casual staff who I will retain. They only work 1 day per week. Will the job seeker payment cause them to lose their disability support pension?

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I would like to know the answer to this too. My husband and I have a partnership, an ABN and are registered for GST. I'm wondering if we are each eligible for a separate Jobkeeper payment of $1500 per fortnight, or is it just the one payment to cover both of us.

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I would like to know the fate of all ALH workers

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My understanding of this package is that employees must continue their usual work, otherwise its an abandonment of employment from a FairWork point of view.

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My 20 year old daughter works full-time for a legal firm who stood down their employees effective March 23, 2020. Although she is eligible for the JobKeeper payment, her employer refuses to participate advising that she will need to seek financial assistance through Centrelink. As my daughter is 20, she is only eligible for the Youth Allowance of just over $300 per fortnight. Is there any way around this?

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I would like the answer to this question.

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Good question. There is more information coming out with further details. The ATO says there is no need to phone them but I think only it can clarify this.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. I couldn't find this out from the Treasurer's statement or government websites. There is more information coming out with further details.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question but unfortunately not one I can answer.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. It sounds like you are.

Here are the most up to date links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Hi I am a casual employee with a Council/Shire, the Shire customer service centres are closed, do I qualify for JobKeeper allowance?

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Just like you I can't find this out easily. Once you do find out, please let us know. Bill Shorten was interviewed by Fran Kelly on RN Breakfast this week about this - you may be able to find more information from that interview.

Or try these thinks:

https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/jobkeeper-payment

https://www.ato.gov.au/general/gen/JobKeeper-payment/

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Just like you I can't find this out easily.

All I can offer you is these links:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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I am hearing about a lot of people who are just missing out because they don't have the full 12 months. Here are the most up to date links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. There is more information coming out with further details. The ATO says there is no need to phone them but I think only it can clarify this.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good questions. Yes, May 1 is the date it starts and it is backdated.

Here are some up to date links that may help clarify:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. We're expecting more information out soon. The ATO says there is no need to phone them but I think only it can clarify this.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. Sole traders are included in the jobkeeper but I'm not too sure on the full extent of the eligibility. There is more information coming out with further details.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Im due to have a baby in June my boss is goung to apply for the jobkeeper payment to keep ky on until maternity leave. Can I take unpaid maternity leave and continue getting the job keeper payment and then apply for my paid paternity leave (can apply up to 36 weeks after baby is born)

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Good question. I haven't found any information that clarifies this. Maybe you need to brave the ATO to find out. Can you let me know when you do?

There is more information coming out with further details.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. There are some examples that may clarify this. Your employer has to apply for the jobkeeper allowance but it is all to go to you. So if those days you lost equate to $1500 per fortnight, I understand that you get that and the other pay for reduced hours is on top of that.There is more information coming out with further details.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. I'm not sure from the information that the government has put out. Definitely ask the ATO.

Others have asked this too. There is more information coming out with further details, so keep looking - particularly at the examples.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. I haven't seen anything from the government that answers this. I'm with you, the whole scheme is based on you hibernating your business so that your employees stay connected and you can start up again on the other side. Please let me know what happens about this.

There is more information coming out with further details, so keep looking - particularly at the examples.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Sorry to hear this. Your daughter is missing out on $1200 per fortnight. Perhaps the law firm's revenue isn't down the required 30% to qualify? I hear that law firms' work is largely drying up (depending on their speciality). The JobKeeper scheme relies on helpful employers but not all are. Definitely ask the ATO.

There is more information coming out with further details, so keep looking - particularly at the examples.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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Good question. You do sound eligible.

Others have asked this too. There is more information coming out with further details, so keep looking - particularly at the examples.

Here are some links that may help:

https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/preparing-lodging-and-paying/record-keeping-for-business/setting-up-and-managing-records/manage-your-business-cash-flow

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/financial-difficulties-and-disasters/covid-19/jobkeeper-payment

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If you are employed as a permanent employee, and was employed prior to 1 March 2020, you are eligible for the Job Keeper payment. If you were employed after 1 March 2020 and are a permanent employee, you are not eligible.

If you are employed on casual basis, you will only be eligible for Job Keeper if you have been employed with the same employer for 12+ months

https://www.business.gov.au/risk-management/emergency-management/coronavirus-information-and-support-for-business/jobkeeper-payment

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