A Budget for business led economic recovery: The Federal Treasurer has charted a fresh fiscal course, with an improved economic outlook, a relentless focus on jobs and clear support for business and sectors doing it tough. This year’s deficit will reach $161 billion – $52.7 lower than was predicted just 6 months ago.

We know this year continues to be challenging for many regional businesses and communities and we’d like to support you in any way that we can. Please reach out if you need assistance, especially with visa’s, grants or advocacy.

While the public service will be a big target of the NSW government’s pandemic-induced savings measures, NSW residents will get $100 worth of vouchers to spend on hospitality and entertainment.

The government is allowing companies with turnover up to $5 billion to offset losses against previous profits on which tax has been paid, to generate a refund.

Loss carry-back will be available to around 1 million companies that employ up to 8.8 million workers, according to Tuesday’s budget.

RDA Southern Inland, provides support to time-poor businesses in the region to connect with others and access business support and information.