Latest Government Updates
RDA Northern Rivers is keeping you informed with the latest Australian and NSW Government updates during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We will be adding relevant information and media releases as posts below as news unfolds.
Australian Government COVID-19 assistance for business
Business.gov.au Support line: 13 28 46
Latest announcements from our Prime Minister: Australian Parliament Media Centre
NSW Government COVID Updates
NSW COVID-19 information for business and community
Service NSW 24/7 helpline: 13 77 88
You can also get the latest information about support services and virus containment from the Australian and NSW Government websites
Australian Government https://www.australia.gov.au/
Information for business https://www.business.gov.au/
Services Australia: Getting help during coronavirus (COVID-19) https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/subjects/getting-help-during-coronavirus-covid-19
Treasury https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/businesses
Safework Australia https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces
Australian Government assistance for the Arts https://australiacouncil.gov.au/about-us/guide-to-government-covid-19-assistance-for-the-arts-2021/
NSW Government https://www.nsw.gov.au/
NSW Government 2021 COVID-19 Support Package https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/2021-covid-19-support-package
NSW Government information for business https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/campaign/covid-19-help-small-businesses
NSW Government information for creative industries webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg3gCkfv0Rs
Or link to Ministers Media via the Ministers Media Centre
https://ministers.employment.gov.au/
https://ministers.dese.gov.au/

Links to Ministers updates and information sharing
From the Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt
The latest update from the Minister can be viewed at the link below
https://greghuntmp.cmail20.com/t/ViewEmail/r/262A09EB18D744332540EF23F30FEDED/AB2F2A8FD0A7E4011821816132140C6F
Business Resources
Business Australia Guide https://www.businessaustralia.com/how-we-help/be-a-better-employer/getting-legal-advice/employer-guide-to-coronavirus
Advice for Skilled Migration Visa holders is available on our Migration page
Information and updates from Northern Rivers councils
Byron Shire Council https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Community/Public-health-and-safety/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Lismore City Council https://yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-information-updates
Clarence Valley Council https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/Home
Tweed Shire Council https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au
Richmond Valley Council https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-important-information/
Ballina Shire Council https://ballina.nsw.gov.au/news/coronavirus-council-updates-and-resources–224
Kyogle Council https://www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au/