The Queensland government, in conjunction with the Federal government, has announced an upcoming support package for non-employing sole traders.  This expands on the support previously advised for eligible small and medium businesses and large tourism and hospitality businesses.

Applications for the 2021 COVID-19 Business support grants are opened at 12noon (midday) Monday 16 August 2021.
 
Previously, the Queensland Government announced financial support for small and medium businesses impacted by the lockdown order which commenced at 4pm on Saturday 31 July 2021 for 11 local government areas (LGA’s) around Brisbane and has been extended to the Cairns and Yarrabah LGA’s

The federal government’s COVID-19 Disaster Payment has been extended to South East Queensland individuals who live in the 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) that have been declared as hotspots for the period from 31 July to 8 August 2021.

The Queensland Government have announced financial support for businesses impacted by the lockdown order which commenced at 4pm on Saturday 31 July 2021 for local government areas in Southeast Queensland.