ASIC
If you're facing financial hardship, you may be able to make payment arrangements with ASIC for your fees. In some cases, they may also waive your fees.
Visit ASIC Bushfire Relief for more information and to access the online application form.
ATO
The ATO can re-issue lost or damaged tax documents and allow bushfire-affected businesses to adjust their tax payment obligations. For more information, visit ATO bushfire support or call 1800 806 218.
Council rates relief
Financial counselling
Financial difficulty
If you’ve lost your business or can’t work in your business due to the fires, or you’re a primary producer who has been impacted, contact your financial providers as soon as possible to let them know your situation.
If you believe your situation is not being given genuine consideration, contact AFCA for help.
Financial institutions
Payroll tax
All wages paid or payable to the following employees are exempt from payroll tax:
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volunteer firefighters
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emergency responders (SES).
For more information, visit Revenue NSW or call 1300 139 815.
Planning Reform Fund and BASIX Certificate fees
SafeWork
SafeWork is offering rebates to small businesses and sole traders who buy and install equipment that makes their workplace safer.
For more information visit SafeWork NSW.