A lot fewer businesses have gone broke in the last 12 months than during “normal” times. Kate Carnell, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, says it’s a consequence of JobKeeper and other benefits to support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. When JobKeeper entitlements expire on March 28, it will be a real concern for a lot of companies. Kate Carnell says industry- and region-specific incentives might help struggling businesses while COVID still lingers.
After JobKeeper – what’s next?
Kate Carnell , Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman