A report by the Grattan Institute estimates 14 to 26 per cent of Australians could be out of work as a result of the pandemic.The figure is higher than the federal Treasury's forecast of 10 per cent unemployment in the June quarter, and means around 3.4 million people could be left jobless.
The COVID-19 pandemic has a worrying effect on emplyment
People are seen waiting in line at the Prahran Centrelink office in Melbourne Source: AAP Image/James Ross
Unemployment could rise to record highs in Australia as COVID-19 social distancing measures cripple the economy.
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