For
the COVID Disaster payment, ServicesAustralia have confirmed that you
don't have to access your annual leave before applying for the COVID-19
Disaster Payment even if you have it available to you. However, you can't
claim the payment if you're already on annual leave. Treasury has also
released a fact sheet on the Disaster Payment.
What lockdown support is available to NSW business?
If your business has been adversely impacted by the recent lockdown in
NSW, support is available.