With the forced closure of so many small businesses in the Lismore area yesterday, the number of people needing access to the government’s business assistance packages is on the increase. 

Small to medium businesses who need information on how to access any available assistance can call the government’s extended hours business hotline for advice.

The hotline provides targeted information, advice and support for small to medium businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, to fully understand the assistance available to them and their employees. 

The business hotline contact centre operates seven days a week, from 7am until 11pm and can be phoned on 13 28 46.

For more information on the assistance available for businesses, as well as the latest COVID-19 news, updates, and advice from Australian government agencies, visit http://www.business.gov.au and https://www.australia.gov.au