Victoria covers agents

TRAVEL agencies, tourism operators and accommodation suppliers have all been included in the Victorian Government’s third round of business support funding announced this week.

Struggling businesses impacted by the global pandemic will be able to access grants of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000, depending on the company’s annual payroll.

Companies with a paysheet of less than $650,000 annually will be awarded $10,000, while $15,000 will be granted for those with a yearly 2019-20 payroll of between $650,000 and $3 million, and $20,000 if the annual 2019-20 payroll is between $3 million and $10 million.

The emergency funding must be used on a range of essential business running costs, including utilities, salaries or rent, financial or legal advice to support business continuity planning, as well as marketing and communications activities.

To obtain the funding, travel businesses will need to show their ABN is linked to the correct ANZSIC classification of their primary business and a receipt for their latest JobKeeper payment - applications must be submitted by 11.59pm (AEST) on 23 Nov.