Victorian Circuit Breaker Business Support Package

The Victorian Government has announced various grant payments to help business and sole trader who impacted by the circuit breaker restrictions (28 May 2021 to 10 June 2021).

There are three initiatives available for eligible businesses:

1. Business Costs Assistance Program (Round Two)

Business Costs Assistance Program provides grants for eligible employing and non-employing business in sectors most impacted. This includes businesses operating in an industry that cannot operate under the circuit breaker restrictions and which cannot work remotely.

This program should help eligible businesses with costs incurred as a result of the circuit breaker action. For example, businesses may have incurred costs through loss of perishable food or products and cancelled bookings.

More information in relation to the eligibility requirements is available on the Victoria Business website (click here).

2. Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021

The Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund 2021 grants for businesses in metropolitan Melbourne with eligible liquor licences and food certificates will be $7,000.

Eligible liquor licenses under the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund payment will be emailed directly by Business Victoria through 3 June 2021, with a link to their grant application form.

More information in relation to the eligibility requirements is available on the Victorian Business website (see details).  

3. Victorian Events Support Package

The $20 million package dedicated to support operator in the events industry who have incurred losses due to the circuit-breaker restrictions.

More information in relation to the eligibility requirements will be available on the Victorian Business website shortly.