• Pre-Application Eligibility Checker

    • Step 1: Complete this 10 minute pre-application eligibility check 

    • Input your active Australian Business Number (ABN) below. You may be prompted to provide further business details:

      • Workcover Employer Number associated with this business 
      • Email address of an Australian Business Register (ABR) listed contact
      • Additional information for consideration under exceptional circumstances

      Your business information will be verified in real time against government records.

        If your business does not pass these preliminary eligibility checks you will be advised why along with avenues for further enquiry and support.
        Green tick If your business passes all preliminary checks, you will be prompted to submit this form and you will be emailed an invitation to complete a Grant Application within 5 business days. 
        Orange question mark icon If your business does not pass these preliminary checks, you will be prompted to provide additional information and submit this form. Please allow up to 10 business days for a response.

      Please read the program guidelines and the frequently asked questions (FAQs) before starting the Pre-Application Eligibility Checker. 

    • Step 2: Complete the Grant Application 

    • Eligible small businesses will be invited to complete a Grant Application and they must support their Grant Application with a letter from a Qualified Agent, demonstrating a 40% decline in ordinary revenue of at least $10,000 for the month of September 2025 due to the Porepunkah security incident.

      To avoid unecessary cost, please do not engage a Qualified Agent until you have been invited to apply.

    • Start Pre-application Eligibility Check 
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  • Checking ABN: {pleaseEnter} against Australian Business Register records.

     

  • ABN: {pleaseEnter} is not found in Australian Business Register (ABR) records.

    This could be because:

    • the ABN is incorrect - please check the number
    • the ABN is not registered in Victoria
    • the entity type of the ABN is not eligible for this program 

    Use the link below to lookup ABN: {pleaseEnter} at the ABR:

    https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id={pleaseEnter}

    You may submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility.

    Enquiry form

    • Australian Business Register (ABR) - Business Details 
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): Not currently registered for GST
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): GST exempt
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: Cancelled from {abnCancelled94}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): Not currently registered for GST
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • Green tick Charities, registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC), and businesses that are exempt from GST registration are eligible to apply
    • According to Australian Business Register records, this ABN was not registered for Goods and Services Tax on or before 26 August 2025.

      You can use the link below to check ABN: {pleaseEnter} at the ABR:

      https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id={pleaseEnter}

      Only businesses were ABN registered and GST registered on and continuously from the dates specified in the program guidelines are eligible for support under this program. Businesses must also meet all other eligibility criteria as per the program guidelines.  

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with this program.

      You can find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • According to Australian Business Register records, this ABN is not currently registered. 

      You can use the link below to check ABN: {pleaseEnter} at the ABR:

      https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id={pleaseEnter}

      Only businesses were ABN registered and GST registered on and continuously from the dates specified in the program guidelines are eligible for support under this program. Businesses must also meet all other eligibility criteria as per the program guidelines.  

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with this program.

      You can find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • According to Australian Business Register records ABN: {pleaseEnter} was registered on {abnRegistered86} which is after the date specified in the program guidelines.

      You can use the link below to check ABN: {pleaseEnter} at the ABR:

      https://abr.business.gov.au/ABN/View?id={pleaseEnter}

      Only businesses were ABN registered and GST registered on and continuously from the dates specified in the program guidelines are eligible for support under this program. Businesses must also meet all other eligibility criteria as per the program guidelines.  

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with this program.


      You can find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • Employing small businesses with less than 20 full-time-equivalent (FTE) employees are eligible for support under this program.

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with this program.

      You can find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • Businesses must be registered with WorkSafe to be eligible for support under this program.

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with thius program.

      You can find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

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    • Australian Business Register (ABR) - Business Details 
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • Employing business 
    • Green tick Workcover Employer Number: {pleaseEnter206} is verified for ABN: {pleaseEnter}
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      Please upload the WorkCover Insurance premium notice or the Certificate of Currency to show that the business is an employing business.
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    • Business connection 
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    • An authorised representative should have access to an email address that is connected to the ABN's record at the Australian Business Register (ABR). 

      Authorised business representatives can login, view and manage their ABN's record at the ABR.

    • Authorised representatives of the a business may apply for support under this program. Please direct an authorised representative to apply.

      If you would like to submit an enquiry about your circumstances please use the Enquiry Form below.

      Enquiry Form

    • Before we can proceed we need to confirm your email address and that you are an authorised representative of this business. 

      Please enter an email address that is listed against the ABN records for {businessName} on the Australian Business Register.

    • Australian Business Register (ABR) - Business Details 
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • ABN: {abn}
      Entity name: {businessName}
      ABN status: {abnStatus101} from {abnRegistered}
      Entity type: {entityType118}
      Goods & Services Tax (GST): {gstStatus105} from {gstRegistered98}
      Main business location: {asset_stateprefill} {asset_postcodeprefill}
    • Employing business 
    • Green tick Workcover Employer Number: {pleaseEnter206} is verified for ABN: {pleaseEnter}
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      Workcover evidence pending manual review.
    • Business connection 
    • Green tick Your verified email address {verifiedEmail} matches ABN: {abn} records at the ABR.
    • Green tick

      You have verified the email address {verifiedEmail} however, it is not found at the Australian Business Register against ABN {abn}.

      You have provided a verified Workcover Employer Number which demonstrates sufficient business connection to proceed.
    • Orange question mark

      You have verified the email address {verifiedEmail} however, it is not found at the Australian Business Register against ABN {abn}.

      You can try a different email address or alternatively you can upload evidence that you are an authorised representative of the business by providing a screen shot showing your email listed on this ABN's records at the ABR. 
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    • Orange question mark

      You have verified the second email address {verifiedEmail} however, it is not found at the Australian Business Register against ABN {abn}.

      Please upload evidence that you are an authorised representative of the business by providing a screen shot showing your email listed on this ABN's records at the ABR, or a business related utility bill. 
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    • ABN & GST Registration  
    • Green tick ABN {abn} is active and GST registered as at 26 August 2024.
    • Operating in the Tourism industry 
    • Green tick According to ABR records this ABN {abn} is registered under a Tourism related ANZSIC code.
    • Orange question mark

      According to ABR records, your business is not registered under a Tourism related ANZSIC code.

      If your business operates within the Tourism industry please outline below. 
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    • Registered business locations 
    • Green tick According to ABR records this ABN {abn} has one or more registered address within the eligible local government area.
    • Orange question mark

      According to ABR records, your business does not have any registered address within the eligible local government area.

      If your business operates part time or on a regular basis within the eligible local government area you may be eligible. If you wish to be considered please answer the additonal questions below.
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    • Decline in ordinary revenue 

    • Please check your estimated* decline in ordinary revenue using the calculator below.

      *This estimated decline in ordinary revenue will not be saved to your Preliminary Application as you will need to engage a Qualified Agent Agent (e.g. a qualified accountant, registered tax agent, registered Business Activity Statement agent) to confirm this reduction in revenue as part of your Grant Application. 

      Note:

      Revenue Impacted period - declare revenue for the period impacted by the security incident (refer to program guidelines). This must be a single month period between 26 August 2025 - 30 September 2025.
       
      Revenue Benchmark period – declare the revenue for the same period in the previous year (refer to program guidelines).

    • Your revenue for the impacted period is equal to or higher than the benchmark period.

    • {declineIn69} reduction is greater than or equal to the minimum $10,000 decline in ordinary revenue.

    • {declineIn69} reduction is less than the minimum $10,000 decline in ordinary revenue.

    • {revenueReduction73} reduction is greater than or equal to the required 40 % decline in ordinary revenue.

    • {revenueReduction73} reduction is less than the required 40 % decline in ordinary revenue.

    • Business has not experienced a 40% or greater reduction in revenue (minimum $10,000 reduction) as a result of the Porepunkah security incident.

      Based on the information you have provided in this Pre-Application Eligibility Checker, you do not meet the required preliminary eligibility checks to progress further with the this program. 

       
      You can find useful information and resources to help your business recover:  

      • Business Victoria Workplace Wellbeing Hub

      You can submit an enquiry using the link below if you would like to find out more about program eligibility or other available support.

      Enquiry Form

    • Next steps 
    • Green tick

      Based on ABR data and your estimated* decline in ordinary revenue your business may be eligible for support under this program.

      Please submit this form and your unique Grant Application link will be emailed to you within 5 days.

      *You will need to engage a Qualified Agent (e.g. a qualified accountant, registered tax agent, registered Business Activity Statement agent) to confirm this reduction in revenue as part of your Grant Application.
    • Orange question mark

      Please submit this form and we will review your supporting documentation.
       
      If you are potentially eligible, we will email you a unique link with the online Grant Application form to progress your application. 

    • Privacy Statement 
        
      As part of this grant program, the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (Department) will be collecting personal information from you to assess eligibility for grant funding, administer the program and to contact you about your eligibility. In the assessment of your eligibility, the Department may share your personal information with State, local and Commonwealth departments and agencies. 
        
      By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read and acknowledged the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) Privacy Policy. A link to the DJSIR Privacy Policy can be found here. 

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