You are considered an eligible employer for the JobKeeper payment if you satisfy all the following:

  • On 1 March 2020, you carried on a business in Australia or were a not-for-profit organisation that pursued your objectives principally in Australia.
  • You employed at least one eligible employee on 1 March 2020.
  • Your eligible employees are currently employed by your business for the fortnights you claim for (including those who are stood down or re-hired).
  • Your business has faced a
    • 30% fall in turnover (for an aggregated turnover of $1 billion or less)
    • 50% fall in turnover (for an aggregated turnover of more than $1 billion), or
    • 15% fall in turnover (for ACNC-registered charities other than universities and schools).
  • Your business is not in one of the ineligible categories
    • Recipient of the Major Bank Levy
    • Australian government agency
    • Local governing body
    • Sovereign entity
    • An entity in liquidation
    • An entity that is an individual, who has entered bankruptcy.