Eligible South Australians accessing Centrelink payments will receive a one-off $500 cash boost as part of the state government’s new coronavirus stimulus package.

The money will be paid to those receiving the JobSeeker payment in a bid to assist those forced into unemployment by sweeping new social distancing measures.

Eligible homeowners will also receive a boost, with their 2020.21 payment bolstered to $715.10 (up from $215.10).

The premier has announced a one-off cash payment for eligible South Australians hit by the virus’ impacts. Credit: AAP

Tenants who are eligible will also receive $607.60.

“We know South Australians are hurting,” Premier Steven Marshall said.

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“In the space of a few weeks, in some cases overnight, once thriving local businesses and their staff are now facing uncertain futures through no fault of their own and my government is stepping up to make sure we see them through this period.

Payroll tax relief measures will also provide up to $60 million in savings for businesses in a bid to keep people employed.

Eligible businesses will have their payroll tax waived from April to September, an expected saving of about $25,000 over six months.

Casual workers are expected to be among those hardest hit by the economic impacts of COVID-19. Credit: Getty Images

Land tax reforms will also be enacted, allowing individuals and businesses to defer payments for up to six months.

Liquor licence fees will also be waived for the 2020-21 period for hotels, restaurants, cafes and clubs forced to close as a result of new social distancing restirctions.

There will also be a $300 million Business and Jobs Support Fund and $240 million Community and Jobs Fund.