NSW doubles safety rebates for small businesses

Small businesses can now apply for a New South Wales Government rebate of up to $1,000 to purchase items that improve workplace health and safety after the State Government recently doubled the rebate support.

Minister for Fair Trading Eleni Petinos said the State Government had expanded the small business rebate program to help NSW businesses operate in a COVID safe way.

"We have doubled the rebate support from $500 to $1,000 per application to encourage small business owners and sole traders to think about how they can make their workplaces safer," Ms Petinos said.

"Small businesses have experienced challenges through the Omicron wave of the pandemic and this initiative is part of the NSW Government's commitment to support small businesses in bouncing back."

To be eligible for the Small business rebate, an applicant must attend an eligible SafeWork NSW event. They also need to have an Australian Business Number (ABN).

For more information, go to SafeWork NSW website.