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Why temporary migrants need JobKeeper

  • Written by Joo-Cheong Tham, Professor, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
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The centerpiece of the Commonwealth government’s COVID-19 economic stimulus program is JobKeeper. Priced at A$130 billion, it will pay eligible employers $1,500 per fortnight for each eligible employee for up to six months.

The aim, according to the government fact sheet, is to

support employers to maintain their connection to...

Read more: Why temporary migrants need JobKeeper

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