ClubsNSW understands the Coronavirus crisis is creating extreme uncertainty for clubs, affecting trade and unsettling individual club members. ClubsNSW will attempt to provide relevant information to clubs to assist in the management of what is a very unpredictable situation.
Rest assured, we are working as closely as we can with Government to obtain the most up-to-date advice. Because the Government’s position is rapidly shifting, we have established this page to provide regular updates and advice as the situation eventuates. For specific questions relating to a club's individual circumstances, please contact the Member Enquiries Centre by email or phone (1300 730 001).
ClubsNSW is working closely with the NSW and Australian Governments to ensure decisions are made with regard for the interests of clubs.
Update: 1:30pm, 27th August, 2020
Member clubs are advised that there is a Bill before Parliament that will extend the JobKeeper subsidies to eligible businesses. As well as this, it will extend the Fair Work Act 2009 (the Act) JobKeeper Enabling Directions provisions to businesses that will no longer be eligible for JobKeeper subsidies after 28 September 2020, but have a decline in turnover of at least 10%. Read more in Circular 20-149.
11:30am, 21st August, 2020
Member clubs are advised that there are new JobKeeper resources available. Further information can be found in Circular 20-145.
4:30pm, 19th August, 2020
Enforcement of the Public Health Order
Enforcement action against venues breaching the Public Health Order has escalated in recent weeks.
ClubsNSW anticipates that inspectors will continue to escalate their enforcement of the Public Health Order. In a media release issued last week, Liquor & Gaming NSW advised that there would be “no second chances for venues flouting COVID safety rules”. Member clubs are advised to take a risk-averse approach to compliance matters over which there is uncertainty. are encouraged to review ClubsNSW’s circulars on compliance with the Public Health Order, and to seek information from ClubsNSW’s Member Enquiries Centre (MEC) where there is any uncertainty. Fore more information read Circular 20-143.
Updated community sports advice
Member clubs are advised that the Chief Health Officer of NSW, Dr Kerry Chant, has issued updated advice for participation in community sports and related events (which can be found here). Further details can be found in Circular 20-143.
In order to provide clubs with clear and up-to-date information, we've catalogued past advice by date below.
| 16th March | 17th March | 18th March | 19th March | 20th March | 22nd March | 23rd March | 24th March |
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Managing patrons, managing staff, stimulus packages , media assistance and cancellation of commercial contracts.
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Government advice for employers, complying with regulatory requirements, and cancellation of ClubsNSW events. | 100-person limits, enclosed area definition, social distancing advice, scaling down, and enhancing cleanliness | Workforce planning advice, business recovery advice, enforcement about unlawful gatherings and ClubGRANTS. | ATO and loan deferrals, status of staff in the kitchen and further restrictions on gatherings. | Forced closure, workforce arrangements under forced shutdown and advice on available government assistance. | Communication with staff around forced closure, workforce options during stand down, status of ClubGRANTS, ASIC no-action on AGMs, takeaway advice, and relief for trading insolvent. | Members of the public can play golf and bowls on courses and greens, as permitted by the government. |
| 25th March | 27th March | 30th March | 31st March | 1st April | 2nd April | 3rd April | |
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Initial update and eligibility on government payments and leave entitlements for employees in registered clubs.
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JobSeeker Allowance and Coronavirus Supplement - Update, update on trading while insolvent & AML/CTF 2019 compliance report. |
Gaming machine tax and payroll tax deferral, Tabcorp fee suspension, AUSTRAC advice on 2019 AML/CTF Compliance Report |
Initial announcement on new JobKeeper Wage Subsidy for employers. Legislation is yet to be published or enacted. | JobKeeper Scheme – Further Information on employee eligibility, superannuation, payment timeframes and next steps. | NSW Office Of Sport announces Golf Courses and Bowling Greens Can Remain Open | Award Variation as Proposed from the Fair Work Commission | JobKeeper update, COVID-19 Industry Shutdown Survey, In-person monthly board meetings and Employment opportunities for stood-down or redundant club staff. |
| 6th April | 7th April | 8th April | 9th April | 14th April | 15th April | 20th April | 24th April |
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Information on small business grants & Sky Fees suspensions and updates |
Information regarding public holiday payments and stood down employees, and Update on JobKeeper legislation |
ClubsNSW Industry Address, ClubsNSW Counselling Service for clubs and their staff, CDI Spotlight Podcast, Club Employers Mutual Relief, Grants for combating social isolation among seniors |
Updated government legislation for employers participating in the JobKeeper scheme and employees receiving JobKeeper payments. | Updated JobKeeper Payments Enrolment Process and Eligibility For Employers & Employees | NSW government announces Liquor Licence fee Waiver | Update on ANZAC Day event cancellations and ClubsNSW Made Local: ANZAC Day Initiative | Small Business Grants, Information & Eligibility for Clubs. |
| 28th April | 6th May | 8th May | 11th May | 12th May | 13th May | 14th May | 20th May |
| JobKeeper Update & Accessing Loans, ClubsNSW events updates & cancellations |
COVID-19 guidance materials on work health and safety (WHS) and sports. |
NSW Government's Three-Step Roadmap For Businesses To Reopen |
Laws Permitting Clubs To Hold Virtual Member's Meetings |
10-person cap in club dining facilities, Payroll tax on JobKeeper |
NSW Premier's Comments On Cafes & Restaurants In Clubs |
NSW Government Permits Clubs To Operate Dining Facilities With Restrictions In Place, JobKeeper Payments for Employees Aged 16 or 17 Years Old |
Gaming-related Payment Deferrals |
| 22nd May | 27th May | 30th May | 2nd June | 10th June | 12th June | 15th June | |
| NSW Government To Ease Restrictions On Clubs & Club Industry Reopening Pack |
Further Information On Easing Of Restrictions On Clubs |
Updated NSW Health Checklist |
Legislation For Clubs Reopening On 1 June 2020 |
COVID-19 safety plan, Club Industry Reopening Pack, Relief from Foxtel subscription fees in June, Responsible Gambling Advice |
COVID SAFE business certification, Course on COVID SAFE food service |
Changes to the Australian Government’s Three Step Framework for a COVIDSafe Australia | NSW Government To Further Ease Restrictions On Clubs |
| 18th June | 24th June | 1st July | 7th July | 8th July | 10th July | 12th July | 17th July |
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Gaming Machine Tax Assessment Notices &
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Clarification On Activities Inside Clubs |
Residents from Victoria hotspots,Ongoing compliance with the restrictions & Further Information on the Public Healthy Order to Apply From Today | Restrictions on people who have been in Victoria, Update on Courtesy vehicles & Small Business Grants | Public Health Order On Individuals Who Were In Victoria | Public Health Order On Individuals Who Were In Victoria, Investigation into the Golden Sheaf Hotel & Crossroads Hotel, Changes To Border Control Order | Tougher Restrictions Imposed On Hotels In NSW, Penalties and warning for noncompliance | NSW Government announced additional restrictions |
| 21st July | 24th July | 28th July | 3rd August | 6th August | 7th August | 12th August | 18th August |
| JobKeeper Extension | Updated public health order and new restrictions which apply to clubs from today. | Updated COVID-19 safety requirements | COVID-19: Face Masks & Deep Cleaning | Face masks, JobKeeper 2.0, Virtual Meetings & Great Souther nights | JobKeeper Eligibility Amendments |
Income Tax: Treatment of JobKeeper Under Mutuality |
JobKeeper - New Employee Eligibility |
For more information or any questions, please contact the ClubsNSW Members Enquiries Centre
Contact Member Enquiries Centre
Quick links to other resources
Circular Index Club Industry Reopening Pack Business Continuity & Recovery Advice
JobKeeper FAQs Workforce Planning FAQs Supplier Relief & Support Club CovidSAFE Signs