NT COVID-19 Economic Support Measures

The NT Government has a number of COVID-19 economic support measures. The Federal Government may declare any otherwise assessable grants included in these packages to be tax-free

At this stage applications to these support measures have generally closed.

Summary of Government assistance

The most recent support measures included:

• Territory Business Lockdown Payment – $1,000 grants for lock down and extended closure payment.
• Business Hardship Package providing payroll tax, council rate, rent and utilities concessions.
• Small Business Survival Payment – Business grants of between $2,000 to $20,000.
• Not-for-profit Tourism Attraction Payment – Business grants of between $2,000 to $20,000.
• Trade Support Scheme – COVID-19 Quick response grants for grants of up to $5,000.