COVID-19 AID: $100k for operators who can’t pay wages

Mar 23, 2020 at 08:06 AM CST
THE Government’s second coronavirus economic package will support trucking operators and deliver business confidence, Australian Trucking Association Chair Geoff Crouch said yesterday. “Although trucking businesses in the grocery and fuel supply chains are working flat out, others face months of reduced or no work,” Mr Crouch said. “Small and medium sized trucking businesses that employ staff will be eligible for a cashflow boost of up to $100,000 with a minimum payment of $20,000. Businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $50 million will be eligible. “Eligible truck owner drivers will be able to apply for an expanded JobSeeker Payment with a new coronavirus supplement.

Mar 23, 2020 at 08:06 AM CST

THE Government’s second coronavirus economic package will support trucking operators and deliver business confidence, Australian Trucking Association Chair Geoff Crouch said yesterday. “Although trucking businesses in the grocery and fuel supply chains are working flat out, others face months of reduced or no work,” Mr Crouch said. “Small and medium sized trucking businesses that employ staff will be eligible for a cashflow boost of up to $100,000 with a minimum payment of $20,000. Businesses with an aggregated turnover of less than $50 million will be eligible. “Eligible truck owner drivers will be able to apply for an expanded JobSeeker Payment with a new coronavirus supplement.