The government said it was putting the final touches to the “complex” task of developing a support package for such a large and diverse sector.
The new state spending includes $1.1 billion in cash grants for small and medium-sized businesses and a $251 million Licensed Venue Fund targeted at the hospitality sector offering grants of up to $30,000.
There will be more payroll tax relief, with this years payments deferred for businesses with payrolls up to $10 million, $20 million for small businesses to power up their e-commerce efforts and grants of up to $20,000 to businesses in alpine resorts.
News of the relief came on the same day Mr Andrews confirmed he would appear at the hotel quarantine inquiry on September 23.
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