COVID-19 and businesses: State-by-state information

27 March 2020

Australian Capital Territory
Guidance on the essential services permitted to continue to trade in the ACT
Further to our request for guidance on the essential services permitted to continue to trade, the ACT government has confirmed which restrictions enforcing closure are in place.

New South Wales 
Information and advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) for community and businesses in NSW.

Northern Territory 
The most accurate and up to date information on COVID-19 in the Northern Territory and the Territory’s response is available on the NT Government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) site. This site is updated regularly and provides information on the government’s response.

Queensland 
State Government joins forces with industry to support small business
The Palaszczuk Government is increasing its efforts to help small business during the COVID-19 pandemic by partnering with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) to deliver widespread assistance throughout the state.

South Australia 
COVID-19 business information and support: Advice, updates and support to help your workplace plan and respond to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Tasmania 
State government website information. If you are a Tasmanian business and would like to discuss any impact you are experiencing, please contact a member of the Business Tasmania team on 1800 440 026. Workforce and workplace relations advice is available from the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) hotline 1300 559 112 and additional TCCI business resources are available on the TCCI website.

Western Australia 
COVID-19 business and industry advice: Latest information and advice for business and industry regarding COVID-19 coronavirus.

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