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Eulogy for JobKeeper

Mar 30, 202122 minEp. 20
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Episode description

In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down JobKeeper - why it’s ending, how it affected Aussies and what will happen next.


Bits and pieces mentioned:

How JobKeeper has benefitted us

JobKeeper turns into a profit maker

300 ASX companies + JobKeeper

How we spent JobKeeper

Examples of JobKeeper fraud



This week, Tania recommended a survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics regarding household finances following COVID-19 lockdowns, highlighting whether payment schemes during COVID-19 left them better off or worse. Vanessa recommended an edition of the Quarterly Essay called “Dead Right” about the changes in government spending over time.


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