What the WA Government's economic stimulus package means for you

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The WA Government announces a $607 million economic stimulus package targeting households and small businesses, so what does it mean for you?

threshold are being brought forward, in an effort to support 11,000 businesses.

The threshold was previously lifted from $850,000 to $950,000, with an increase to $1 million scheduled for January 2021.Small businesses which pay less than $7.5 million in taxable wages each year can apply torelaxed retail trading hours for supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, allowing them to open one hour earlier to cater for elderly and disabled customers., you will benefit from the introduction of, which the Premier hopes will ensure those who are sick stay home.

The Government said it would benefit all public sector workers, but particularly those with low personal and sick leave credits and casual workers.

 

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On the 13th of march the ABC Tweets about ScoMo's 17.5 billion stimulus package, Quote: 'We have 17.5 billion on the table and too many questions to count, but here are some the Government needs to answer fast'. Spot the difference in approach, sad.

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