Update for Tasmanian Members - Southern Tasmania Lockdown

The Tasmanian Government has announced a 3 day lockdown for Southern Tasmania. The lockdown will take effect at 6:00pm AEDT Friday 15 October and will end at 6:00pm on Monday October 18, subject to Public Health Advice.

The lockdown of southern Tasmania includes the Local Government Areas of Brighton, Central Highlands, Clarence City, Derwent Valley, Glamorgan-Spring Bay, Hobart City, Huon Valley, Sorell, Southern Midlands, Tasman and Kingborough.

For construction, this means our industry will be shut for Monday 18 October.

Incolink will continue to be your safety net during this challenging time.

Our counsellors are available on 1300 000 129.

Financial support is available from Services Australia and through COVID-19 Payments if stood down.

Financial Assistance – Services Australia

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is a lump sum payment of up to $1,500 to help you during the 14 days if you need to self-isolate, quarantine or care for someone. If you need longer term help, check to see what other payments you may be eligible to get by using the Services Australia payment guide.

Visit the Services Australia website for more information.

COVID-19 Disaster Payment

COVID-19 Disaster Payment is a lump-sum payment of up to $750 for people who have lost work and income due to a COVID-19 public health order. Find out if you are eligible for a COVID-19 Disaster Payment via the Services Australia website.

Incolink COVID-19 Payments

If you are still employed but unable to work as a result of COVID-19, you may be eligible to access some of your Incolink funds by way of the Incolink COVID-19 Payment.

Eligible worker members receive an Incolink COVID-19 payment of $2,000 or the balance of your account (whichever amount is lower) if you have to self-isolate or if you are stood down. You can re-apply for this every 28-days if you continue to be eligible and funds remain in your account.

Eligibility Criteria

If you are not earning an income from your employer (including leave entitlements) because:

• of site closures by your employer due to COVID-19; or
• you are required by to self-isolate due to exposure to COVID-19 for any period prescribed by federal or state governments

then you can claim the Incolink COVID-19 Payment.

Your employer must also complete a declaration via EmployerLink to confirm the conditions above.

Please note: as this is not a genuine redundancy payment, Incolink is required by the ATO to withhold tax. Incolink withholds 32% tax on COVID-19 hardship payments. Note that additional tax may be payable by you when you lodge your tax return, depending on ATO rules.

Call us on 03 9639 3000 to find out if you're eligible.