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State and Federal Covid support --- Aug 2022

The following links are to the latest state and federal government plans, schemes, programs, and initiatives to help businesses and individuals manage continued national hardships.

 

Covid resources updated 01-08-2022

The government has reinstated its support payment plan of $750/week for casual workers until 30 September 2022.

 

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