Shops without customers, tourist attractions without visitors and salons unable to operate — that's the reality for many businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. So what are they hoping for from Tuesday's Federal Budget.
The Government will also expand the eligibility for a range of small business tax concessions.
There are also reports the Government is considering a 'loss carry-back' provision, for businesses that have been profitable in previous years, but will report a loss due to the pandemic. "As a result we've had a large influx of mining workers and expats returning back to Perth and as a result the rental market is very, very strong."
"Since our borders have been closed, the Western Australian tourism economy has been very strong, but they've been struggling to get particularly overseas staff back into Western Australia to work those jobs," he says.
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