An immediate one-off $1000 payment for Katherine businesses affected by the current lockdown has been approved by the Territory Government.
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Businesses in Katherine or Robinson River who have had to cease trading or have suffered a revenue loss of 50 per cent are eligible for an immediate payment of $1000 as part of the Territory Business Lockdown Payment,
Eligible small businesses are those who are actively trading with a turnover of $75,000 to $10 million and less than 20 full-time equivalent staff.
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The payment will help to cover ongoing costs, and provide support over the 72 hour lockdown period.
"We know these lockdowns hurt, but they are necessary to keep Territorians safe, and we thank the Commonwealth for their support, Chief Minister Michael Gunner said.
"We are dealing with our biggest and most concerning outbreak yet, and until our vaccination rates are high enough, we will keep taking these necessary measures to save lives.
"The best thing Territorians can do is get vaccinated. COVID-19 is here and it is spreading. If you haven't already - get vaccinated. Choosing a life-saving vaccine is your best defence against the virus."
The Territory Labor Government paid out more than $4.6 million in funding to support small businesses in the first three COVID-19 lockdowns.
"We are thinking of all the small businesses in Katherine and the Robinson River Region who are once again feeling the impacts of the lockdown, and we're hopeful these payments will offer some short-term support," Minister for Small Business Paul Kirby said.
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"As the situation continues to evolve we will keep talking to our remote and regional businesses to determine the best ways to support them.
For more information or to access the payments, go to https://businessrecovery.nt.gov.au/businesses/territory-business-lockdown-payment-program .
Applications for round 4 close Friday 26 November 2021.
In addition, the Commonwealth COVID-19 Disaster Payment is also available for Territorians impacted by the current lockdown.
Territorians who lost at least 8 hours and less than 20 hours of work may be eligible for a payment of $450. This may also apply to Territorians who haven't been able to work a full day this week.
Territorians who lost 20 hours or more of work for the week may be eligible for a $750 payment.
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