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Government information about coronavirus
Visit Australia.gov.au for the latest coronavirus news, updates and advice from government agencies across Australia.
Health advice
- Australian Government Department of Health – for the latest information on the virus, including requirements and conditions for isolation and quarantine periods and when testing should be sought.
- Communicable Diseases Network Australia – for nationally consistent advice and guidance to public health units on coronavirus (COVID-19).
Payments and services
- Services Australia – for information and services to help you if you’re affected by coronavirus, including Centrelink payments and support, and Medicare.
Business support
- Business.gov.au – for information about financial assistance, eligibility and timing for new government support for Australian businesses.
Health and safety in the workplace
- Department of Health – information for employers on about coronavirus, who is most at risk in the workplace, and what to do to help stop it spreading.
- Your State or Territory Public Health Unit's website - for local coronavirus response activities and advice.
- Safe Work Australia – for information and referrals about managing the risks of contracting coronavirus in the workplace.
- Your State or Territory workplace health and safety body – who can also assist with workers compensation enquiries.
- Comcare (Commonwealth) – for Australian Government employees and for employees of organisations which self-insure under the scheme.
Tax and superannuation
- Australian Taxation Office – for information on early access to superannuation, providing cash flow assistance for employers and other government measures relating to tax and super.
Visa holders
- Home Affairs – information for visa holders relating to coronavirus including new special arrangements for students who are in Australia.
Travel advice
Government - Economic response
- Australian Government Treasury department – for information on the Federal Government's economic response to coronavirus, including information on support for individuals, businesses and the economy.
Privacy and information
Public health unit advice
Online safety
- Stay Smart Online – for information about COVID-19 related scams and phishing emails, including what to look out for and how to stay safe.