COVID-19 and your business

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development continues to liaise with and gather intelligence from key stakeholders involved in WA’s primary production and food supply chain, including Regional Development Commissions, State Government agencies, peak industry bodies and the food processing sector to:

prepare WA businesses
support business continuity measures
reduce potential impacts of COVID-19
plan for a return to business as usual once the crisis has passed.

We will continue to provide stakeholders with relevant information and support in what is a fast-changing environment. Businesses should also contact their industry representative bodies if they have specific questions related to their operations.

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the WA Government website.

Note. this page may change as new information becomes available.

Resources

For resources and information to assist WA businesses, please visit the links below.

Interactive resources for WA businesses

Organisation	Resource	Availability
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)	Innovate to Grow: Industry shift program for SMEs	June
Agfunder	Digi-talk- Asian agri-foodtech & sustainability amid food security challenges	Available online
South West Smart Hub	Interactive resources including disaster recovery toolkit	Available online
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)	COVID-19 Support for Australian business: Upcoming webinars relating to business and trade	Available online
Agtech Finder	Interactive blog posts and other resources	Available online
Committee for Economic Development Australia (CEDA)	Various online events	Available online
BDO	BDO’s COVID-19 Webinar Series	Available online
WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry	Seminar and other practical resources to help businesses navigate the situation	Streaming from website
RSM	COVID-19 Advisory: Economic Stimulus Package Webinars	Available on YouTube
Austrade	COVID-19 resources (including webinars and online interactive) focused on updates for Exporters	Various
Deloitte	Webinars, podcasts, and other events sharing Deloitte's insights on COVID-19	Various
BDO	Webinar (past): Supporting Agriculture with business continuity planning and managing the supply chain disruption	Available online
Regional Development Australia	Webinar (past): COVID-19 - the impacts on tourism	Available online
Business South Australia	Webinar (past): Business Resilience	Available online
Grattan Institute	Webinar (past): The economic, budgetary and health impacts of COVID-19	Available online

General resources and information for WA businesses

Organisation	Resource
Food Industry Foresight	Foodservice COVID-19 bulletin - issue no. 2
Victoria Food Innovation Network	Resources and newsletter
Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment	Two reports: Impacts of COVID-19 on Australian agriculture, forestry and fisheries trade Analysis of Australia’s food security and the COVID-19 pandemic
BDO	BDO comments - State of the Nation: economic update
Committee for Economic Development Australia	Blog - Trade and supply chains: pressure points in perspective part two
Department of Health, WA	Practices and principles for food businesses to reduce the risk of COVID-19 impacts in their workplace
Deloitte	COVID-19 Support tool for businesses - comprehensive resources for businesses
Deloitte	COVID stimulus and support finder
Austrade	Information about international freight assistance
Funding Centre	Various fact sheets and resources for organisations and businesses
Export Finance Australia	COVID-19 Export Capital Facility factsheet
Food Standards Australia/New Zealand	Fact sheets: cleaning and sanitising; health and hygiene requirements for food businesses and food handlers
Wine Spectator	For wine makers and how to continue business in a pandemic
Cattle council	Beef supply chain COVID-19 information
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry	COVID-19 Employer Guide: Managing the workplace in the face of the outbreak
BDO	COVID-19: Have you considered the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive
Inside Retail	Information and articles relevant to business and COVID-19
WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry	Responding to COVID-19: Practical advice and assistance for businesses
Small Business Development Corporation	Support information focused on the needs of small business owner
Australian Government – Support for businesses	Coronavirus information and support for business
Austrade	COVID-19: Support for Australian businesses
Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment	Advice and information for businesses
GrainGrowers	COVID-19 information guide to assist producers
National Farmers Federation (NFF)	COVID-19 Workplace Guide with advice on managing the impact on farming workplaces
King & Wood Mallesons	COVID-19: Implications for Business – information and resources, including on COVID-19 and foreign investment into Australia
Food Standards Australia New Zealand	A range of information on the impact of COVID-19 on food safety
Australian Retailers Association	Health guide, financial assistance packages, downloadable assets, leasing advice
Restaurant and Catering Industry Australia	Links to relevant Federal and State Government health alerts, fact sheets
Small Business WA	A guide for preparing a business against coronavirus
KPMG	Various resources for preparing business to face the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis: Impacts on Australia’s food and agribusiness sector
Dairy Australia	Comprehensive directory of all updates and relevant technical advice
Australian Tax Office (ATO)	Links and information about the COVID-19 crisis and what support is available
Department of the Premier and Cabinet, WA	Up to date news and information from the WA government
Department of Primary Industries, NSW	Online resources for primary industries (NSW)
Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia	Information and resources for primary industries

More information

For more information and support during COVID-19, please visit the below:

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on the WA Government website.

Resources

Interactive resources for WA businesses

Organisation

Resource

Availability

General resources and information for WA businesses

Organisation

Resource

More information

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