The House has just passed the $130 billion JobKeeper package - a wage subsidy that @AustralianLabor , @unionsaustralia and business called for.
This will save jobs and livelihoods.
It will give Australians the best chance of recovering.
But there’s more to do.
A thread.
This will save jobs and livelihoods.
It will give Australians the best chance of recovering.
But there’s more to do.
A thread.
Sadly, some people will still fall through the cracks.
More than 1 million casuals, and visa workers will miss out.
That’s why Labor called on the Government to extend the JobKeeper payment to any visa holder that is currently in Australia and unable to return home.
More than 1 million casuals, and visa workers will miss out.
That’s why Labor called on the Government to extend the JobKeeper payment to any visa holder that is currently in Australia and unable to return home.
The Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, has the power to include more people in the JobKeeper scheme with the stroke of his pen.
He should use it. It’s the right thing to do.
It’s the Australian way to see #noworkerleftbehind
#auspol
He should use it. It’s the right thing to do.
It’s the Australian way to see #noworkerleftbehind
#auspol
