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COVID-19 Economic Response Package receives Royal Assent

COVID-19 Economic Response Package receives Royal Assent

Varun Kumar

The Coronavirus COVID-19 Economic Response Package Omnibus Bill 2020 received Royal Assent on 24 March 2020 and is now law. The package included various changes which were announced in the two stimulus packages released recently by the Government.

 
Major changes for businesses and individuals include:
  • A boost to cash flow for businesses with employees from $20,000 up to a maximum of $100,000
  • Increased instant asset write off deductions for businesses
  • Accelerated depreciation deductions for businesses
  • Loan guarantees for certain businesses
  • Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses
  • Income support for individuals and households
  • Temporary early release of superannuation
  • Temporary reduction of minimum superannuation drawdown rates
For details we have covered recently and for further information in relation to the changes, please click on the links below:
12 March 2020 - 
Coronavirus Stimulus package
22 March 2020 - Coronavirus Second Stimulus package

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