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This page lists all open and announced support, grants and loans offered by the Tasmanian Support and Stimulus packages.
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Small Business Emergency Grants round 2 open
Round 2 of the Small Business Emergency Grants is now open for those businesses under severe hardship and who have not received funding under the first round.
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Programs and financial support for Tasmanian businesses
More than 7 500 applications have already been submitted for Tasmanian Government COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Support Grants.
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Supporting small business through tough times
An update on Tasmanian Government support for local small businesses.
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Easier driver’s licence renewals
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the need to minimise person-to-person contact, we have introduced remote driver’s licence renewals.
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Securing air freight access
The Australian Government is providing $110 million to support access to key export markets for Australia’s agricultural and fisheries sector.
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Energy cost relief for Tasmanians
Small business customers and community service organisations will have their next quarterly energy bill waived in recognition of the ongoing impacts that COVID-19 is having across the state.
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Gatherings and movement restrictions
Strict restrictions have been placed on movement and gatherings.
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Business support loans open
Loans from $20 000 up to $250 000 are available to assist eligible businesses for the purpose of supporting business continuity, viability and sustainability during the Coronavirus period.
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Energy consumers protected
Support for Tasmanian residential and small business energy customers.
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Cashless bus fares and fare amnesty
To minimise person-to-person contact, all bus services across the state will be cashless from today, Friday 27 March 2020. This includes general access and fare-charging school buses.
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Financial support for small business
Due to the significant impact of COVID-19 on Tasmanian small businesses, grants are now available to help businesses in severely impacted industries.
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Business support loans
Due to the significant impact of COVID-19 on Tasmanian small businesses, loans are available to assistant eligible businesses with business continuity, viability and sustainability.
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Business continuity grant
We recognise the need for Tasmanian businesses to prepare for the resumption of normal operations and funding available to help Tasmanian businesses to trade through and survive the economic impact of COVID-19, and accelerate recovery.
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Business vehicle registration relief
To support significantly impacted Tasmanian small businesses, business vehicle registration savings and deferrals are now available.
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Supporting our creative arts
We recognise the significant impact the unfolding COVID-19 situation is having on Tasmania’s cultural and creative industries, with funding available to support our artists, screen practitioners and arts organisations.
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Further venue closures
As of midnight Wednesday 25 March 2020, the following business and facilities must either close or adhere to new restrictions
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Government stimulus package
The Tasmanian Government has announced a $420 million economic stimulus package.
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Border Restrictions to Protect Tasmanians
The Tasmanian Government has declared a State of Emergency.
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COVID-19 – Tasmanian hotlines
Do you have questions about coronavirus? We are here to take your call.
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Tasmanian ICT Workforce Action Plan 2020-2023
Harnessing the capability and building the size of Tasmania’s ICT workforce has a new collaborative direction.
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Meet Tasmania’s Exporter of the Year
Essential Oils of Tasmania (EOT) has been honoured with the 2019 Tasmanian Exporter of the Year Award.
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Tasmanian Business Growth Strategy
The Tasmanian Business Growth Strategy 2019-2023 is helping to grow local businesses and support the establishment of new enterprises with support and training for businesses and their employees.
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