The initiative includes four new emergency measures including a $700 million package for small businesses, an expansion of small business fees and rebates, an extension of the commercial landlord grant and an $80 million package for the performing arts sector.
The NSW government is expected to announce a $1 billion small business support programme. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Adam Yip "Many businesses with a furloughed workforce have had to close for a number of days. But we are seeing confidence come back. That is incredibly pleasing." The money will be available by March when there will be enough RATs to ensure it is accessible and affordable for everyone in the community.
"We know one sector of the economy has been hit particularly hard and that is the performing arts sector," Mr Kean said.
Dom_Perrottet Less people to give money to now thanks to the let it rip policy
Dom_Perrottet Had to wait until people were dying en masse to splash some money at the performing arts sector, eh?
Dom_Perrottet Maybe pay the micro business waiting for the October 2021 payment first would be a good idea?