Jobkeeper Extension 2

This extension period will run from 4 January 2021 to 28 March 2021

You will need to show that your actual GST turnover has declined in the December 2020 quarter relative to a comparable period (generally the corresponding quarter in 2019).

You also need to have satisfied the original decline in turnover test. However, if you:

👉were entitled to receive JobKeeper for fortnights before 28 September, you have already satisfied the original decline in turnover test

👉are enrolling in JobKeeper for the first time from 28 September 2020, if you satisfy the actual decline in turnover test, you will also satisfy the original decline in turnover test (except for certain universities). You can enrol on that basis.

You can be eligible for JobKeeper extension 2 even if you were not eligible for JobKeeper extension 1.

The rates of the JobKeeper payment in this extension period are:

▶ Tier 1: $1,000 per fortnight (before tax)

▶ Tier 2: $650 per fortnight (before tax)

⏬ Decline in turnover

The actual decline in turnover test is satisfied for JobKeeper extension 2 when your current GST turnover for the quarter ending 31 December 2020 (October, November and December) has declined by the specified shortfall percentage (30%, 50% or 15%) in comparison to your current GST turnover for the quarter ending 31 December 2019.

New JobKeeper participants

The JobKeeper scheme will remain open to new participants, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for the relevant period.