COVID-19 Response Committee
Devonport City Council has formed a COVID-19 Response Committee consisting of three Councillors and relevant senior staff to develop and implement strategies to provide assistance, support and relief for the inevitable hardship many in the community will experience during the crisis.
The Committee has already announced the suspension of all parking fees in it’s carpark’s and street meters until further notice.
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COVID-19 Response Committee
Burnie City Council has made some changes to its parking until the 27th April 2020 unless the Premier’s additional measures for the North West coast are extended.
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Payroll Tax
Discussions taking place to include Agriculture within this definition.
Land Tax
The Health, Safety and wellbeing of Tasmanians is our number one priority as we face the challenge of coronavirus. We also recognise the significant impact the unfolding COVID-19 situation and trading restrictions are having on Tasmanian small businesses.
To support significantly impacted Tasmanian small businesses, $9.75 million in business vehicle registration savings and deferrals is available.
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State-wide COVID-19 Financial Relief
Supporting Vulnerable Tasmanians and our Community:
The Department of Communities Tasmania will be administering the funding of $5 million to Tasmania’s most vulnerable through food relief, emergency accommodation, essential transport and effective communication to ensure those Tasmanian’s susceptible to being disconnected stay connected and aware of the ever-changing environment.
To find out more about this funding please follow the link.