There are many helpful resources available online in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic both in terms of containment strategies and Australia's economic stimulus packages - the IMA encourages members to refer back to authoritative sources when making decisions in respect to their ongoing business operations. We include some links below:
COVID-19 Information
Australian Government Conoravirus (COVID-19) news: https://www.australia.gov.au
Australian Government Department of Health: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/australian-health-sector-emergency-response-plan-for-novel-coronavirus-covid-19
Smartraveller: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/crisis/covid-19-and-travel
Worldometer: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus
Australian Government Initiatives
Treasury: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus
Boosting cash flow for employers: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Fact_sheet-Cash_flow_assistance_for_businesses_1.pdf
Temporary relief for financially distressed businesses: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Fact_sheet-Providing_temporary_relief_for_financially_distressed_businesses.pdf
Increasing the instant asset write-off: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Fact_Sheet-Delivering_support_for_business_investment.pdf
Accelerated depreciation deduction arrangements: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Fact_Sheet-Delivering_support_for_business_investment.pdf
JobKeeper Payment: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-04/Fact_sheet_supporting_businesses.pdf
Increased and accelerated income support: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Fact_sheet-Income_Support_for_Individuals_0.pdf
Early access to superannuation: https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Fact_sheet-Early_Access_to_Super_2.pdf
ATO: https://www.ato.gov.au/General/COVID-19
Other Organisational Resources
Assure Programs: https://assureprograms.com.au/resources/major-event-resources/
Managing Teams Remotely: https://assureprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Assure-Programs-Managing-teams-remotely.pdf
Understanding Working From Home: https://assureprograms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Assure-Programs-Understanding-working-from-home.pdf
Working From Home Report: https://www.imal.com.au/images/ima/covid-19/Working_from_Home_Report.pdf
Working From Home Checklist: https://www.imal.com.au/images/ima/covid-19/COMCARE_Working_from_Home_Checklist.pdf
Exercises for at the office or at home: https://www.imal.com.au/images/ima/covid-19/Exercises_%20for_Office_or_Home.pdf