May 31, 2021

The Victorian Government has launched a $250 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package. Read the full statement here.

Support is available to small to medium businesses and sole traders affected by current circuit breaker restrictions, including operators in the hospitality, retail, events and creative industries.

1. Business Costs Assistance Program 

The program provides $2,500 grants for eligible employing and non-employing businesses in sectors most impacted. This includes businesses operating in an industry that cannot operate under the circuit breaker restrictions and which cannot work remotely.

Applications

Open from Thursday 3 June 2021 and will remain open for three weeks.

More information

Will be available on business.vic.gov.au shortly.

2. Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021

The $40.7 million Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 program provides businesses holding an eligible liquor licence and food certificate with a $3,500 grant per premises.

Applications

Open from Thursday 3 June 2021 and will remain open for three weeks.

More information

Will be available on business.vic.gov.au shortly.

3. Victorian Events Support Package

The $20 million package dedicated to supporting operators in the events industry who have incurred losses due to the circuit-breaker restrictions.More information Will be available on business.vic.gov.au shortly.

More information

Will be available on business.vic.gov.au shortly.

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